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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
“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
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
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