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Marietta police sergeant files lawsuit alleging sexual harassment by former chief
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A female police sergeant in Marietta has filed a federal lawsuit against the city alleging a long pattern of sexual harassment and gender discrimination by the… Read More
Employers and schools are working to address labor shortage in southeast Ohio
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Last year a group of manufacturers in southeast Ohio asked more than a thousand students in middle and high school if they were interested in a… Read More
A developer is proposing a Starbucks and Chipotle for a lot on East State Street in Athens
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A developer plans to open a Starbucks and a Chipotle on East State Street, which has seen several big restaurant chains move in over the past… Read More
Ohio University sees a record surge in COVID-19 cases as spring semester gets underway
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WOUB Digital · Ohio University sees a record surge in COVID-19 cases as spring semester gets underway ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — As students returned to Ohio University for the… Read More
A House bill would eliminate a significant source of revenue for local schools
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Homeowners could be paying more property taxes to make up for commercial landowners paying less than they should if a House bill becomes law. The bill would… Read More
Raises for faculty and staff are in the forecast as Ohio University’s financial position improves
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University’s financial picture is improving, driven by more students, fewer employees and a big helping of federal stimulus funds. Faculty and staff will see something… Read More
Ohio University students who didn’t follow vaccine mandate allowed back but face testing
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — When universities issued their COVID-19 vaccination mandates last semester, students were given a choice: Get vaccinated or apply for an exemption. Some students did neither. With… Read More
City administrators explain how Athens’ new short-term rental ordinance will be enforced
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WOUB Digital · City administrators explain how Athens’ new short-term rental ordinance will be enforced ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — One question came up again and again as the Athens… Read More
Ohio University races to test returning students as COVID-19 cases surge
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University is expecting a big surge in COVID-19 cases but remains committed to in-person instruction when classes resume Monday. Dr. Gillian Ice, who oversees the… Read More
34 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Athens County for Dec. 29
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 8,994 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 34 new cases were reported for Wednesday. The Ohio Department… Read More
Federal vaccination mandate poses challenges for local Head Start programs
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WOUB Digital · Federal vaccine mandate poses challenges for local Head Start programs ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The federal Head Start program has ordered any adult who interacts with… Read More
Parents whose son died in hazing ritual settle lawsuit against former Ohio University fraternity
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The parents of an Ohio University freshman who died during a hazing ritual have dismissed their lawsuit against a fraternity following a settlement. Kathleen and Wade… Read More
The 99th death has been reported in Athens County, along with 28 new COVID-19 cases for Dec. 14
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 99 total deaths related to COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after one was added to the total Tuesday. The… Read More
Large solar projects in southeast Ohio spur conflicting feelings for local landowners
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WOUB Digital · Large solar projects in southeast Ohio spur conflicting feelings for local landowners ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Many years ago, Dan Abraham bought some land in Vinton County… Read More
Brother pleads guilty in case alleging long history of sexual abuse within Bellar family
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The brother of an Athens County girl who alleged a long history of sexual abuse within her family pleaded guilty Tuesday to charges of felonious assault… Read More
Athens City Council will propose a tax levy to replace decaying fire station
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Athens fire chief drew chuckles when he opened his presentation at Monday night’s City Council meeting with this line: “The fire station is falling down… Read More
Potential buyer of historic building in uptown Athens has plans for rentals and retail
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A long-vacant piece of prime real estate in uptown Athens may soon get a new owner with plans for a combination of housing and retail. The… Read More
House full of Asian lady beetles? Blame the weather. And be careful not to crush them
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EDITOR’S NOTE (Oct. 24, 2023): This article was originally published in 2021, but the info again seems relevant for southeast Ohio in 2023. ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — If you’re finding… Read More
![Athens City Hall is seen in Athens, Ohio, on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. [Joseph Scheller | WOUB]](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/062221_CityHall_002-scaled-e1632322166288-900x422.jpg)
Athens City Council takes up proposal to regulate short-term home rentals
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Athens City Council is considering a proposal which would require homeowners to get a permit to do short-term rentals. Homeowners in Athens can already rent… Read More
Husband and wife from The Plains indicted on multiple charges related to child pornography
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A man arrested last week in connection with child pornography has been indicted on nine counts of rape involving a 9-year-old girl. Jonathon “Jonny” Pryor of… Read More
Way down the global supply chain, a southeast Ohio village can’t fix its sewer line
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WOUB Digital · Way down the global supply chain, a southeast Ohio village can’t fix its sewer line ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The village of Chauncey in Athens… Read More
A local coffee company is on a mission, with a new home in Glouster
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WOUB Digital · A local coffee company is on a mission, with a new home in Glouster GLOUSTER, Ohio (WOUB) — Jane Cavarozzi is giving visitors a tour of an… Read More
Southeast Ohio Has A High Rate Of Fatal Crashes, But The Reasons Why Remain Elusive
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Southeast Ohio has a high number of fatal traffic crashes relative to the state overall, and this year is on track to be one of the… Read More
![Remnants of the COVID-19 Pandemic are seen in Athens, Ohio, on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. [Joseph Scheller | WOUB]](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/071321_CovidStock_0274-scaled-e1626730172468-900x422.jpg)
43 New COVID-19 Cases Were Reported In Athens County For Oct. 6
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 7,442 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 43 new cases were reported Wednesday. The Ohio Department… Read More
91 New COVID-19 Cases Were Reported In Athens County For Oct. 2-5
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 7,399 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 91 new cases were reported Saturday through Tuesday. The… Read More
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