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Woman attacked by three dogs in Vinton County still in recovery while the dogs’ owners head towards a trial
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VINTON COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) – A 64-year-old cyclist was attacked by a pack of dogs in Vinton County at the end of October. A month and a half later, she… Read More
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Ohio University workers union delivers nearly 800 petitions to President Sherman
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Union workers and supporters rallied on campus Wednesday afternoon before delivering a petition to Ohio University President Hugh Sherman requesting the university rescind pandemic-based staffing and… Read More
![A city resident speaks to the Athens City Council. The photo is taken from the back of council chambers and there are residents filling almost every seat.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/296437855_1122700581649832_6640434260124330683_n-e1659472386870-900x422.jpg)
Athens City Council adopts resolution in support of reproductive rights
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Members of the Athens City Council took an official stance on the criminalization of abortion during Monday night’s meeting when they unanimously adopted a resolution encouraging… Read More
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Athens County Commissioners candidates focus on jobs during the League of Women Voters’ forum
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Creating job opportunities was the major talking point of all three candidates at the Athens County Commissioner’s Forum on Thursday evening. The event, hosted by the… Read More
![Yo-Yo Ma and Christylez Bacon on the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra stage.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/wso_rebeccakiger_0004-900x422.jpg)
Wheeling Symphony Orchestra blend hip-hop and classical with guests Yo-Yo Ma and Christylez Bacon
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WHEELING, West Virginia (WOUB) — The musical stylings of cello and hip-hop are firmly separate in the minds of most. But patrons of the arts in Wheeling, WV witnessed how… Read More
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Vinton County Board of Education passes changes to disclipnary standards after attack on student
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MCARTHUR, Ohio (WOUB) – Two days after its regularly scheduled monthly meeting, the Vinton County Board of Education met again for an emergency meeting to discuss and implement changes to… Read More
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Community demands change from Vinton County Board of Education following August attack
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McARTHUR, Ohio (WOUB) – The Vinton County Board of Education faced community outrage during Tuesday’s monthly meeting, stemming from the district’s lack of public response to the August attack of… Read More
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Pawpaw Festival sees large crowds and traffic accidents in 24th year
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ALBANY, Ohio (WOUB) – Fans of the pawpaw united this weekend in Albany to celebrate the eponymous fruit at the 24th annual Pawpaw Festival. Amid the music and fruit-themed revelry,… Read More
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The Bob Thompson Quartet to open Esbenshade Series Sept. 16
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MARIETTA, Ohio (WOUB) – Musician Bob Thompson has attended countless concerts during his lifetime, but one local event stands out – the Esbenshade Series at Marietta College. “One of the great… Read More
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An attack on a Vinton County High School freshman leaves family with questions for the district
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VINTON COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) – A freshman at Vinton County High School was treated for a concussion and other minor injuries after an attack by a fellow student during lunch… Read More
![A city resident speaks to the Athens City Council. The photo is taken from the back of council chambers and there are residents filling almost every seat.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/296437855_1122700581649832_6640434260124330683_n-e1659472386870-900x422.jpg)
Residents petition City Council to decriminalize abortion in Athens
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ATHENS, Ohio – The subject of abortion wasn’t on the agenda for Monday’s Athens City Council meeting, but city residents turned out in force to ask the Council to protect… Read More
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A former Gallia County superintendent faces multiple charges, including theft in office
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GALLIA COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) – A former superintendent of the Gallia County Local School District was indicted on 15 different counts, including theft in office, by the Gallia County Grand… Read More
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94 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Athens County for May 19-26
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 15,017 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 94 additional cases were reported since last week’s update…. Read More
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Local police officer awarded Medal of Valor by President Biden
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WASHINGTON, DC (WOUB) – A Southeast Ohio man was awarded the Medal of Valor by President Joe Biden for the 2021 rescue of a man who had fallen into a… Read More
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The unofficial results for the Ross County 2022 primary elections
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ROSS COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) – Here are the unofficial results for the Ross County 2022 primary elections. Republican Jack Everson won in a race for the County Commissioner nomination against… Read More
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Here are the unofficial 2022 primary election results for Lawrence County.
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LAWRENCE COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) – Here are the results of the 2022 primary election for Lawrence County. Mike Finley won amid a flooded GOP ballot for Lawrence County Commissioner. Running against… Read More
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Fairfield County passes multiple Emergency Services Tax Levies in 2022 primary election
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FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) – Here are the unofficial results for local issues in Fairfield County. The Lancaster City Council-at-large Resolution was approved by voters, 2,785-1,818. Buckeye Lake voted against… Read More
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Davis to face Lawson in November for Scioto County Commissioner
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SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) – The incumbents fared well in Scioto County, with Republicans Bryan Davis and Scottie P. Powell having both secured a win in their races. Davis received… Read More
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Masks requirements dropped for Ohio University campuses in CDC “Low” level communities
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Ohio University is aligning its masking policy further with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommendations, per an announcement from the University on Thursday afternoon…. Read More
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“Tired” local health care systems weather the latest surge of COVID-19
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Hospitals in Southeast Ohio are feeling the strain of the latest wave of COVID-19, as many facilities near capacity and wait times for hospital transfers increase. … Read More
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The Ohio University Board Of Trustees Added A Regional Member And Discussed Enrollment Decline At Latest Meeting
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Regional representation in university leadership and further enrollment decline were among the topics of discussion during the Ohio University’s Board of Trustees’ meeting on Thursday. Misty… Read More
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Holzer And O’Bleness Respond To Understaffing And High COVID Numbers With Familiar Pandemic Protocols
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — COVID-19 numbers continue to rise in Southeast Ohio, causing local health care systems to be stretched thin and re-institute early 2020 pandemic protocols. Holzer Health Systems… Read More
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Ohio University And Athens City Schools Issue Mask Mandates
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Students will be returning to classes this fall fully masked, per announcements from Ohio University and the Athens City School District on Wednesday. In an email… Read More