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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
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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
Serah Bellar, who alleges a long history of sexual abuse by family, files a federal lawsuit against Athens County
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A former Athens County women filed a lawsuit Monday in federal court related to a long history of sexual abuse she allegedly suffered in her family’s… Read More
Multiple southeast Ohio locations under review for medical marijuana dispensaries
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Several new medical marijuana dispensaries may set up shop in southeast Ohio, including one at the site of the old Wild Horse Cafe on West Main… Read More
Marietta police sergeant files lawsuit alleging sexual harassment by former chief
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A female police sergeant in Marietta has filed a federal lawsuit against the city alleging a long pattern of sexual harassment and gender discrimination by the… Read More
Employers and schools are working to address labor shortage in southeast Ohio
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Last year a group of manufacturers in southeast Ohio asked more than a thousand students in middle and high school if they were interested in a… Read More
A developer is proposing a Starbucks and Chipotle for a lot on East State Street in Athens
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A developer plans to open a Starbucks and a Chipotle on East State Street, which has seen several big restaurant chains move in over the past… Read More
Ohio University sees a record surge in COVID-19 cases as spring semester gets underway
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WOUB Digital · Ohio University sees a record surge in COVID-19 cases as spring semester gets underway ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — As students returned to Ohio University for the… Read More
A House bill would eliminate a significant source of revenue for local schools
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Homeowners could be paying more property taxes to make up for commercial landowners paying less than they should if a House bill becomes law. The bill would… Read More
Raises for faculty and staff are in the forecast as Ohio University’s financial position improves
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University’s financial picture is improving, driven by more students, fewer employees and a big helping of federal stimulus funds. Faculty and staff will see something… Read More
Ohio University students who didn’t follow vaccine mandate allowed back but face testing
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — When universities issued their COVID-19 vaccination mandates last semester, students were given a choice: Get vaccinated or apply for an exemption. Some students did neither. With… Read More
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