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![Athens City Hall is seen in Athens, Ohio, on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. [Joseph Scheller | WOUB]](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/062221_CityHall_002-scaled-e1632322166288-900x422.jpg)
Concerns about proposed short-term rental ordinance in Athens turn on definition of ‘owner occupied’
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A handful of residents once again raised concerns over a proposed ordinance that would regulate short-term rentals in Athens during Monday night’s City Council meeting. The… Read More
![Jukebox Java standing in front of a fraternity house on College Street [Nick Viland| WOUB]](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/11-e1636663087178-900x422.jpg)
A local coffee business offers more than just a caffeine fix
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On top of a table sits cold brew coffee, flavored syrups and a speaker. To the average person it may appear as just that, but for Sean Smothers it means… Read More
Appointed Athens council members respond to being called “tokenized” political pawns by council candidate
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — An independent running for Athens City Council called out two members of the council Monday night, saying they’re being used by the Democratic Party to sideline… Read More
Athens City Council Approves Pay Increase Of New Arts, Parks and Recreation Director
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Athens City Council voted 6-1 Monday night to give Mayor Steve Patterson the ability to hire a new director for the Athens Arts, Parks and… Read More
Warren Warriors Leadership Includes New Quarterback From Familiar Family
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VINCENT, Ohio (WOUB) — Does the Warren Warriors’ new quarterback seem vaguely familiar? It might be because Trent Taylor is the third Warrior quarterback within the Taylor household. Both his… Read More
![An apple cinnamon muffin is seen in Café Doorstep owner Daniel Palmer’s home kitchen in Athens, Ohio, on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021. [Joseph Scheller | WOUB]](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/091921_CafeDoorstep_001-e1632416809711-900x422.jpg)
A Mobile Cafe Emerges From Pandemic
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The chill morning air hits your lungs as the sun starts to rise in the distance. For most this could be a start to a relaxing… Read More
Athens Has Received Its First Big Slice Of American Rescue Plan Funds
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The city of Athens finally received its share of the American Rescue Plan Act funds after a long wait from its announcement in March. The city… Read More
Athens Replacing Storm Tunnel At Risk Of Collapse
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The city of Athens will spend over a half-million to replace a storm tunnel under a busy street that could collapse into a sinkhole. The tunnel… Read More
![Antonio Campbell warms-up for the TBT [Nick Viland| WOUB]](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/ohio1804pic-scaled-e1627671845788-900x422.jpg)
Ohio Alumni Participate In The Basketball Tournament
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOUB) – A team dedicated to alumni from Ohio University, Ohio 1804, took on The Basketball Tournament. The outcome wasn’t what they wanted, but the first steps toward… Read More
New Head Coach Set To Lead Lancaster Football Team
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LANCASTER, Ohio (WOUB) – Rob Carpenter stepped down from the Lancaster Golden Gales football team and ended a 23-season career of being head coach for the high school. The man… Read More
Athens County Child Advocates Program Sees Big Cut In Funding
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A program that works with abused or neglected children who are in the court system has been hit with a dramatic decrease in funding. Athens County’s… Read More
![Doctor Tee Ford-Ahmed poses for a portrait next to the stain-glass window inside of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church that has since become the symbol for the church, in Athens, Ohio, on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. [Joseph Scheller | WOUB]](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/072121_DoctorTee_0001-scaled-e1627059895381-900x422.jpg)
Historic Black Church Receives Grant To Begin Major Renovation Project
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Mount Zion Baptist Church in Athens is one of 40 historic sites in America to receive part of a $3 million grant that will help preserve… Read More
![Ohio University's Convocation Center [WOUB| Nick Viland]](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/convo-e1626278068959-900x422.jpg)
Ohio Alumni Team Up to Take on the Basketball Tournament
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Bobcat alumni are assembling to take on The Basketball Tournament (TBT) at the end of the month. Players from Ohio University’s historic 2011-2012 team that upset… Read More
Federal Funding Looks To Bridge Digital Divide In Southeast Ohio
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — As federal stimulus money flows into states to rebuild post-pandemic, a top priority for southeast Ohio is addressing a longstanding infrastructure problem. The region exists in… Read More
Some Ohio Cities To Receive Less Stimulus Money Than Originally Planned
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB)- Some cities in Ohio have scrapped their initial plans to spend their share of funds from the American Rescue Plan after a new law cut that money…. Read More
Gubernatorial Candidate Promises To Give Southeast Ohio A Voice
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A Democratic candidate for governor toured through Athens last Friday and promised not to forget about Southeast Ohio if she’s elected. Nan Whaley said every citizen… Read More
Athens City Council Starts Process To Allow Open Containers Outside
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ATHENS, Ohio — Athens City Council on Monday had a first reading on a DORA, or designated outdoor refreshment area, ordinance. This area would allow anyone over 21 to take their… Read More
Ohio Volleyball: Bobcats Keep the Foot on the Gas, Sweep Ball State
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) —History did not repeat itself in the Convocation Center on Friday afternoon, as the Bobcats (5-4) were able to clean sweep the Ball State Cardinals (6-6). On… Read More
Coronavirus Causes Internship Cancellations
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ATHENS, Ohio – As the number of coronavirus cases continues to grow, and as schools and businesses remain closed to in-person instruction, summer internship plans for students are not looking… Read More
Spartans Charge on to Sectional Finals with Win Over Rock Hill
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JACKSON, Ohio- Spartans rallied together in battle on Tuesday to move onto the Sectional Finals as the Alexander Spartans defeated the Rock Hill Redmen. Both teams early on took some… Read More
Eastern Get Big Win Amidst Even Bigger Milestone
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BELPRE, Ohio- A night where one milestone stole the show as Eastern’s Garrett Barringer hits 1,000 points in his career as an Eagle. On top of the milestone for the… Read More
Lady Eagles Send Off Lone Senior With a Win
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REEDSVILLE, Ohio- Every high school athlete’s dream is to be on the winning side on your senior night. Eastern had a hard-fought battle on their hands in order to get… Read More
Eastern Lady Eagles Out-Duel Waterford in Low-Scoring Affair
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REEDSVILLE, Ohio- The score might’ve been low, but the intensity was high when the Lady Eagles flew in against the Lady Wildcats. Eastern was able to top the Waterford Lady… Read More
Eastern Can’t Sustain First-Half Momentum, Lose to Trimble Tomcats
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REEDSVILLE, Ohio- The Eastern faithful saw a tale of two halves when the Eagles and Tomcats faced-off on Friday. The Eastern Eagles controlled the first half, but the Trimble Tomcats… Read More
Lady Vikings Win Physical Battle Against Alexander
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ALBANY, Ohio- A battle you hear about in your history class, the Vikings versus the Spartans. A battle that came down to the wire where the Vinton County Lady Vikings… Read More