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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
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 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 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
Ohio University shifts approach to budgets and financial forecast improves significantly
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Just over a week ago, Ohio University’s board of trustees got a budget update that looks a lot different from what they’ve seen over the past… Read More
Ohio Supreme Court bail ruling sparks debate over public safety and penalizing the poor
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Prosecutors routinely cite concerns about public safety when asking a judge to set a high bail for a criminal defendant. The Ohio Supreme Court said they… Read More
A historic uptown Athens building has a new buyer after previous deal fell through
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A historic uptown Athens building that has sat vacant for more than two years as the owner tries to sell it is again under contract after… Read More
Questioning of foster child in Athens County rape investigation raises issue of juveniles’ legal rights
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — When Athens County investigators were looking to question a boy in the foster system who was a suspect in a rape investigation, they ran into some… Read More
Police officer who killed Nelsonville man enters plea and loses badge
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A police officer who shot and killed a Nelsonville man last summer made a plea deal under which he avoided jail time but will never again… Read More
Ohio University student accused of urinating on dorm room door pleads not guilty
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — An Ohio University student accused of urinating on the door of a dorm room has pleaded not guilty to a charge of criminal mischief. Brady Linkel,… Read More
An Athens Co. Children Services employee allegedly misled investigators in a rape case
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — An employee of Athens County Children Services accused of misleading law enforcement in the investigation of an alleged rape of a child in foster care turned… Read More
Ohio University investigates two incidents directed at Black students on campus
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University is investigating an incident in which a racist note attached to a large garbage bag was left outside a dorm room. The note, handwritten… Read More
Parents of Serah Bellar, who alleged a long history of sexual abuse, are sentenced to prison
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The parents of a former Athens County woman who alleged a long history of sexual abuse in the family home while growing up were sentenced to… Read More
The city of Athens faces a shrinking tax base as more people work remotely
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The city of Athens may have to make some budget cuts in the face of declining tax revenue as more people continue to work remotely. The… Read More
Coin ads in Southeast Ohio newspapers draw challenges from the Better Business Bureau
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Recent advertisements in some southeast Ohio newspapers urged readers to buy rolls of half-dollar coins, claiming they were in limited supply, selling fast and potentially worth… Read More
Southeast Ohio man’s story offers a cautionary tale about medical marijuana and jobs
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WOUB Digital · Southeast Ohio man’s story offers a cautionary tale about medical marijuana and jobs ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — When Ohio legislators legalized marijuana for medical use, many… Read More
Local newspapers face emptying newsrooms as multiple journalists resign in protest
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The two newspapers in Athens and one in Vinton County are losing most of their editorial staff in the midst of a dispute over advertising. The… Read More
Athens city schools are dropping mask requirements next week, citing new CDC guidelines
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Athens City School District announced Monday that masks will become optional beginning next week, which is the start of spring break. The district also said… Read More
18 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Athens County for Feb. 25
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 14,263 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 18 additional cases were reported Friday. The Ohio Department… Read More
Study led by Ohio University professor offers clues to address vaccine resistance in Appalachian Ohio
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WOUB Digital · Study led by Ohio University professor offers clues to vaccine resistance in Appalachian Ohio ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Southeast Ohio as a region has the lowest… Read More
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