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Man paralyzed after falling from a roof sues the organizer of an Athens block party
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A young man who was paralyzed after falling from a roof during an Athens block party is suing the event’s organizers. Braeden Peercy, who lives in… Read More
Athens commissioners get some clarification from state officials on more than $2.5 million in misspent funds
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County commissioners were surprised to learn just how much the county owes the state in reimbursement for misspent funds that have resulted in felony criminal… Read More
An Athens beauty supply shop’s request for permission to also sell vaping products has been denied
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A beauty supply store in the uptown Athens area will not be able to sell vaping products as well because it’s too close to a church…. Read More
Research suggests the United States could take a lesson from other parts of the world when it comes to retirement
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The United States has an aging population getting closer to retirement. But once they do reach that milestone, some struggle to find continued purpose because of the… Read More
A court says two women who challenged their removal from Nelsonville City Council no longer have a case
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Two Nelsonville women who say they were wrongfully removed from the City Council filed a legal action two years ago to reclaim those seats. Last week,… Read More
Researchers at Ohio University want to make repairs to aging infrastructure less disruptive
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Southeast Ohio is full of aging infrastructure, including miles and miles of underground pipes that are decaying. Many people encounter the symptoms of this issue in lane… Read More
A lawsuit alleges Logan officers tased a motionless man so a police dog would attack him
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A lawsuit filed Monday accuses Logan police officers of tasing a man lying motionless on the ground to get him moving so a police dog would… Read More
Grand jury indicts Athens County commissioner and Job and Family Services director on felony charges
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A grand jury on Monday indicted an Athens County commissioner and the executive director of Athens County Job and Family Services on felony charges related to… Read More
The executive director of Athens County Job and Family Services is arrested and charged with theft in office
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The executive director of Athens County Job and Family Services was arrested Friday morning on a charge of theft in office. Jean Demosky was arraigned on… Read More
Medication assisted treatment is a proven method to curb addiction. New research out of Ohio University finds one obvious place its not offered
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Southeast Ohio has been a ground zero for the addiction epidemic that’s claimed thousands of lives over the past decade. Medication assisted treatment has been proven to… Read More
Athens city officials made their case for a proposed income tax increase at a town hall meeting
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens city officials say they got the message residents were sending when a proposed income tax increase last year was soundly defeated at the ballot. “We… Read More
Athens has recovered a portion of the funds stolen in a cyber scam and could receive more from a criminal case
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The city of Athens has recovered over half of the more than $700,000 stolen in a cyber fraud operation in late 2024. Meanwhile, the federal government… Read More
WOUB Public Media’s general manager has resigned
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — WOUB Public Media’s general manager has resigned following a 26-year career at the radio and television station that saw significant changes during his tenure. Mark Brewer’s… Read More
WOUB joined all Ohio PBS stations in not airing the politically themed documentary “White With Fear”
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A documentary examining how racial tensions are exploited for gain in modern American politics was broadcast nationally Tuesday night on PBS. It did not air in… Read More
Researchers out of Ohio University find community plays a major factor in preparing for extreme weather
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The summer of 2024 brought one of the most sever droughts on record to southeast Ohio. June and July of last year were two of the… Read More
A former student sues Ohio University claiming his expulsion was based on a flawed investigation
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A former Ohio University basketball player is suing the university, arguing its decision to expel him was based on a flawed investigation into allegations he abused… Read More
A state appeals court may decide whether to limit the actions of Nelsonville’s rival governments
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A court may decide to what extent rival Nelsonville governments can conduct city business until a decision is made which is the legitimate government. One of… Read More
A former Marietta College president alleges a campaign of harassment in a lawsuit against the school and a former dean
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A former Marietta College president alleges in a lawsuit that a campaign of harassment by a college dean cost him a job at another school. The… Read More
New legal action has been filed in the dispute between rival Nelsonville governments over which is legitimate
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Another legal action has been filed in court as two rival governments in Nelsonville lay claim to their legitimacy. The latest action was filed earlier this… Read More
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A recovery home operator asks for a second chance as Athens considers new zoning regulations
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The operator of two recovery homes in Athens told members of the Planning Commission she regrets getting off to a bad start with the city and… Read More
As Athens looks to regulate recovery homes, it must navigate anti-discrimination laws
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Athens Planning Commission is looking to develop some zoning rules to regulate the location of recovery homes in the city. This comes as some residents… Read More
Medical expenses are forcing the city of Athens to make budget adjustments just one month into the new year
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — One month into the new year, the city of Athens is finding it needs to make some budget adjustments. The main culprit once again is medical… Read More
New homes for low-income buyers may be available in Athens sometime this fall
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The city of Athens expects to start selling eight new homes to low-income buyers sometime this fall. The homes will be located at the end of… Read More
The Athens Planning Commission recommends a zoning change for housing near The Ridges
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — An organization that supports people with behavioral health challenges is hoping to land $2 million in grant funds to build housing in Athens for its clients…. Read More
A former West Virginia college student is sentenced to prison for raping an Ohio University student
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A former West Virginia college student convicted of raping an Ohio University student was sentenced Tuesday to a minimum of eight years in prison. “No means… Read More
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