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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
![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)
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 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)
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
![Two separate images of Warren quarterback Trent and his older brother Kurt](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Warren-1-e1633029033135-900x422.png)
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 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)
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
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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
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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 Courthouse](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/courthouse-4-e1584392226155-900x422.jpeg)
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
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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
![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)
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
![Nan Whaley, a Democratic candidate for Ohio Governor in 2022, stands inside the entrance of Donkey Coffee, a local coffee shop, in Athens, Ohio, on Friday, June 11, 2021.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/061121_NanWhaley_059-scaled-e1623796755960-900x422.jpg)
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
![A photo of Court Street in Uptown Athens.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/UA-scaled-e1623361285976-900x422.jpg)
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 gathers for a huddle vs Ball State](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Image-2-min-scaled-e1614989115206-900x422.jpeg)
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
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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
![Meigs Marauders Alexander Spartans](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/IMG_0122-scaled-e1580877288296-900x422.jpg)
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
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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
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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
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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
![Trimble Tomcats Eastern Eagles](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/IMG_0091-900x422.jpg)
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
![Vinton County Lady Vikings Alexander Lady Spartans](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/spartans-vikings-1-900x422.jpg)
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