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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
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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
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
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
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
Here are the unofficial 2022 primary election results for Belmont County
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BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) — Here are the unofficial results for the one contested race in Belmont County. Jerry Echemann will be the Republican candidate for Belmont County Commissioner in November…. Read More
Here are the unofficial 2022 primary election results for Coshocton County
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COSHOCTON COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) — Here are the unofficial results for contested races and local issues in Coshocton County. Bob Batchelor will be the Republican candidate for Court of Common Pleas… Read More
City of Portsmouth files lawsuit alleging drinking water contamination by “forever chemicals”
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The city of Portsmouth is suing 3M, DuPont and many other companies alleging their products contaminated the city’s drinking water with toxic chemicals. The lawsuit, filed… Read More
Fired professor refiles lawsuit against Ohio University in federal court
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A former Ohio University professor who was fired over sexual harassment claims has again filed a lawsuit against the university in federal court. Much of the… Read More
Athens auditor requests another $200,000 to pay record income tax refunds
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Athens city auditor asked council Monday night for another $200,000 to cover local income tax refunds. This brings the total set aside for refunds this… Read More
Athens City Council considers options to boost income tax collections
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The city of Athens is considering offering a tax amnesty to residents who have not paid their local income taxes in past years. City leaders are… Read More
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