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New grant program offers big money for transformational change in Appalachian Ohio
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Half a billion dollars has a way of getting people’s attention. Representatives from local governments, nonprofit groups and other community organizations packed a large room for… Read More
A judge sets the timeline in the Bellar sexual abuse lawsuit as it moves toward trial
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A young women who has sued her parents and Athens County over the years of sexual abuse she allegedly suffered as a child may get her… Read More
Jay Edwards wins fourth and final term for 94th House District
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Republican incumbent Jay Edwards cruised to reelection Tuesday night as the state representative for the 94th House District. Edwards defeated his Democratic opponent, Tanya Conrath, with… Read More
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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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