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One COVID-related death has been reported in Athens County, along with 55 new cases for Oct. 21-27
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 155 total deaths related to COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after one was added to the total Thursday. The county… Read More
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Issue 1, which would require considering public safety when setting bail, debated at local voter forum
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio voters are being asked whether judges should be required to consider public safety when setting bail for defendants in criminal cases. Issue 1 on the… Read More
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Athens waits on state funding to begin construction of new high school
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens High School looks pretty worn and dated compared to other high schools in southeast Ohio, a fact not lost on parents. A recent post in… Read More
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Court orders that Democratic challenger to Republican Jay Edwards be placed on the ballot
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — In a last-minute decision, the Ohio Supreme Court ordered that Democratic candidate Tanya Conrath be added to the ballot as a challenger to Republican state Rep…. Read More
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Historian solves a mystery involving World War II soldier from Meigs County who was missing in action
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — On May 25, 1944, Worley Jacks enlisted in the United States Army. Ten months later, he was on a frigid battlefield in eastern France, part of… Read More
![A person votes off in the distance. They are in a school gym. A box in the foreground has an American flag on it and the word Vote underneath it.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/img-4178-scaled-e1651775943421-900x422.jpg)
Democratic and Republican candidate for Athens County auditor participate in voter forum
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The candidates for Athens County auditor appeared at a forum Tuesday night and for the most part articulated similar goals when it comes to running the… Read More
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Youth soccer field will replace Athens’ West Elementary following demolition
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — For 100 years, generations of students shuffled through the halls of West Elementary School in Athens. Now the school is shuttered, and by the end of… 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 votes to reconsider its new ‘pay to stay’ ordinance
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Athens City Council voted Monday to reconsider an ordinance that would offer more protection to tenants who fall behind on their rent. The council passed… Read More
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City of Athens may pay significantly less than initial estimate for the new fire station property
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The price the city of Athens pays for the land to build a new fire station on may be significantly less than an initial estimate. The… Read More
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Nelsonville poised to collect more than $683,000 following long investigation
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The city of Nelsonville discovered it is owed more than $683,000, and this week the City Council approved a plan to get that money. This followed… Read More
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Democratic candidate from Athens sues secretary of state to get name on November ballot
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A Democrat who wants to run against Republican Jay Edwards filed a lawsuit Friday against Ohio’s secretary of state over his decision this week to keep… Read More
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Secretary of State rejects Democrats’ replacement candidate to challenge Jay Edwards
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio’s Secretary of State has rejected the Democratic Party’s bid for a replacement candidate to run against Rep. Jay Edwards in November. In a letter Tuesday… Read More
![Officials shovel dirt at the groundbreaking ceremony for a new building at the Bill Theisen Industrial Park in The Plains.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Groundbreaking-for-spec-building-900x422.jpg)
Athens County officials break ground on industrial building expected to bring new business and jobs to the region
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THE PLAINS, Ohio (WOUB) — The first shovelfuls of dirt were turned Friday morning on a new industrial building that Athens County officials hope will bring around 100 good-paying jobs… Read More
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Athens City Council passes ‘pay to stay’ ordinance to protect tenants, but asks for legal review
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Athens City Council adopted an ordinance Tuesday that would increase protections for tenants facing eviction because they are behind on their rent. But first council… Read More
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Athens prepares to buy land for new fire station, which could be completed by the end of next year
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — If all goes according to plan, a new Athens fire station on Stimson Avenue could be ready for move-in by the end of next year. First,… Read More
![Ohio University's class gateway at College Green, photographed on May 2, 2019](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/class-gateway-900x422.jpg)
Ohio University’s fall enrollment surge raises questions about what to plan for next
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University’s fall freshmen enrollment might not set a record, but it could have. The university’s trustees were told at their meeting Thursday that so many… Read More
![The outside of the Rollerbowl Lanes building](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Rollerbowl-Lanes-900x422.jpg)
Athens bowling alley could become a storage facility if no one steps in to reopen it
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The shuttered Rollerbowl Lanes bowling alley in Athens could be converted into storage units, but the family that owns it is open to alternatives. The bowling… Read More
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Athens leaders are considering a switch to two-way traffic on historic Court Street
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – City leaders are considering turning Court Street in historic uptown Athens into a two-way street. The plan is to also do the same with the one-way… Read More
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Brother’s plea deal ends criminal prosecutions arising from abuse allegations within Bellar family
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A brother of a former Athens County resident who alleged a long history of sexual abuse in her home pleaded guilty Thursday to a charge related… Read More
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Athens looking to buy site for new fire station after lease deal was struck down
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The city of Athens is hoping to purchase property along Stimson Avenue to build a new fire station now that a long-term lease for the land… Read More
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Athens County schools are working on multiple fronts to help students recover from pandemic setbacks
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ALBANY, Ohio (WOUB) — “OK, let’s blend this together.” “St … “i … “tch … “STITCH!” Shauna Kostival sits at a pint-sized table in the reading intervention room at Alexander… Read More
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Athens is seeking $9 million in funding for a new fire station
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The city of Athens is looking to move quickly to secure funding for a new fire station now that voters have approved an income tax increase… Read More
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Here are the unofficial 2022 primary election results for Muskingum County
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MUSKINGUM COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) — Here are the unofficial results for contested races and local issues in Muskingum County. Melissa Bell will be the Republican candidate for Muskingum County Commissioner in… Read More
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Here are the unofficial 2022 primary election results for Harrison County
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HARRISON COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) — Here are the unofficial results for contested races and local issues in Harrison County. Dustin Corder will be the Republican candidate for Harrison County Commissioner in… Read More
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Here are the unofficial 2022 primary election results for Tuscarawas County
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TUSCARAWAS COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) — Here are the unofficial results for contested races and local issues in Tuscarawas County. Kristin Zemis will be the Republican candidate for Tuscarawas County Commissioner in… Read More
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