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Nelsonville City Council Member Sues Fellow Council Members Over Removal Votes
NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — A Nelsonville City Council member is suing his fellow council members in federal court over efforts to remove him from office. Greg Smith alleges in a… Read More
Ohio University Ending Year Strong Despite Pandemic, But Big Challenges Remain
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University expected the pandemic to deliver a serious blow to its already fragile financial situation and leave it millions of dollars in the hole. Instead,… Read More
Ohio University’s Top Financial Officer Announces Retirement
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The leadership shakeup at Ohio University university continued Tuesday as its top financial officer announced she is retiring. Deb Shaffer, who as senior vice president for… Read More
Ohio University Will Refund Wages Lost Through Furloughs
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University employees will be refunded all the income they lost because of the nine months of mandatory furloughs. President Duane Nellis announced the refunds in… Read More
Fired Professor Again Sues Ohio University Claiming Racial Discrimination
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A former Ohio University professor who was fired two months ago over sexual harassment claims has filed a new lawsuit against the university alleging racial discrimination…. Read More
Athens Co. Confirms 2 New COVID-19 Cases For May 28
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has had 5,217 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after two new cases were reported Friday. A new death was… Read More
Former Business Dean Named To Two-Year Term As Ohio University President
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The former dean of Ohio University’s business college will serve as the university’s president for the next two years. Hugh Sherman will serve out the remaining… Read More
Athens Co. Confirms 2 New COVID-19 Cases For May 27, Remains At Level 1
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has had 5,215 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after two new cases were reported Thursday. The Ohio Department of… Read More
Athens Co. Confirms No New COVID-19 Cases For May 26
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County remained at 5,213 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after no new cases were reported Wednesday. The Ohio Department of… Read More
Bellar Case Raises Questions About Possible ‘Systematic Failure’
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — It took a long, angry post on Facebook to trigger a full investigation into allegations of sexual abuse within an Athens-area family. The post, made last… Read More
Athens Co. Confirms 2 New COVID-19 Cases For May 24
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has had 5,210 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after two new cases were reported Monday. The Ohio Department of… Read More
Mother Accused Of Covering Up Family Sexual Abuse Pleads Not Guilty
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — An Athens woman accused of trying to hinder investigations into alleged sexual abuse of her children pleaded not guilty to several felony charges Wednesday. Deborah Bellar,… Read More
Family Of Previously Missing Girl Face Charges Related To Sexual Abuse
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Four family members of a previously missing Athens County girl were indicted Tuesday on multiple felony charges that include rape and child endangerment. Serah Bellar, originally… Read More
Ohio University President Resigns, Will Return To Teaching
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University’s president is stepping down at the end of June after four challenging years marked by big enrollment declines and financial struggles. Duane Nellis, who is… Read More
Fired Professor Drops Lawsuit Against Ohio University
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — An Ohio University professor who recently lost his job over allegations of sexual harassment has dropped a federal lawsuit he filed against the university. A spokesperson… Read More
Plenty Of Jobs But Few Applicants As Business Picks Up
WOUB Digital · Plenty Of Jobs But Few Applicants As Business Picks Up ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Art Oestrike, who owns the Jackie O’s brewpub and taproom in Athens, is… Read More
Two Belpre Council Members Hold Off Challengers In Republican Primary
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Two Belpre City Council incumbents defeated their challengers Tuesday in the Republican primary. Council President Larry Martin captured 270 votes, or 55.33 percent. His opponent, Donna… Read More
Wellston City Council 1st Ward Incumbent Defeated In Republican Primary
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Wellston City Council 1st Ward incumbent Keith Woolum lost to Angela Spangler Tuesday in the Republican primary. Spangler received 59, or slightly more than two-thirds, of… Read More
Swank Defeats Incumbent Fahl For Athens City Council 4th Ward Seat
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Alan Swank soundly defeated three-term incumbent Christine Fahl in the Democratic primary for the Athens City Council 4th Ward seat. Swank received 184, or nearly two-thirds,… Read More
Prosecutor Confirms Missing Girl Is Author Of Facebook Post
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County’s prosecutor confirmed Wednesday the author of a recent Facebook post is a girl from Amesville who was missing for a year. Keller Blackburn said… Read More
Law Enforcement Investigating Whether Facebook Post Is From Missing Girl
(UPDATE 4/28/21 1:22 p.m.) Athens County Prosecutor Keller Blackburn on Wednesday confirmed the Facebook post from Monday was made by Serah Bellar. _____________________________________ ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County law… Read More
Athens Co. Confirms 20 New COVID-19 Cases For April 26
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 5,131 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 20 were reported Monday, including cases from over the… Read More
Board Tasked To Deal With Run Down Properties Not Without Its Critics
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A relatively unknown government entity that has the power to foreclose on abandoned properties was drawn into the spotlight Tuesday at the Athens County Board of… Read More
Athens Co. Confirms 12 New COVID-19 Cases For April 16
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 5,006 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 12 were reported Friday. The Ohio Department of Health confirmed… Read More
Athens Co. Confirms 20 New COVID-19 Cases For April 15
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 4,994 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 20 were reported Thursday. The county also remained at a… Read More
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