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Athens Co. Confirms 2 New COVID-19 Cases For May 28
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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
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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
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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
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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’
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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(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
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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
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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
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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
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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

Ohio University Will End Year With A Surplus, But Cuts Expected As Big Deficits Loom
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University expects to end the fiscal year with a $14.5 million budget surplus, a dramatic shift from the big deficit projection just a few months… Read More

Ohio University Board Says Professor Accused Of Sexual Harassment Should Be Fired
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Ohio University board of trustees voted unanimously Friday morning that a professor found to have sexually harassed two female students should be fired. The board… Read More

Ohio University Enrollment On Path To Continue Slide As Peers Project Gains
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University is on track for one of its lowest undergraduate enrollments in several decades, which will have financial repercussions for years to come. The deadline… Read More

Athens Co. Adds 1 Death Related To COVID-19, 12 New Cases For April 2
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) —Athens County has now had 53 total deaths related to COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after one was added to the total on Friday. The… Read More

Athens Co. Confirms 15 New COVID-19 Cases For April 1, Remains Level 3
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 4,840 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 15 were reported Thursday. The county also remained at a… Read More
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