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Union Street Loses Historical Value From Fire
The fire that devastated Union Street last Sunday has left some business owners wondering what will become of the buildings that have to be torn down. Andrew Lambala, The Union… Read More
Gallia County Unofficial Election Results
Republican incumbent for the Gallia County Commissioner, Harold G. Montgomery lead the race with more than 1000 votes over his Democratic challengerr, Justin Fallon. Montgomery received 3,918 votes while Fallon… Read More
Meigs County Unofficial Election Results
Unofficial election results are in for Meigs County. Republican incumbent Tim Ihle is the unofficial winner in the county commission race. Ihle received 3,204 votes over Independent challenger Mick Davenport… Read More
Haunted Athens Tour Provides History, Benefits Students
After the block party and trick-or-treating, what's left to celebrate on Halloween in Athens? The Theatre Association for Graduate Students hosts a tour for participants that takes them around several… Read More
Challengers For Athens County Court Of Common Pleas Hold Forum
The fairly civil forum simmered with slight tensions as challenger Herman Carson brought up the number of overdue cases that incumbent Judge George McCarthy has in his dock. "The number… Read More
Halloween in Athens: Past and Present
'Tis the season for costumes and live music; October 25th marks the 40th annual Halloween in Athens block party. With a history of street takeovers and general unruliness, the block… Read More
Candidates For Ohio State Representative Debate
Democrat Incumbent Debbie Phillips and Republican Yolan Dennis debated in the race for the 94th District State Representative at the Athens Library on Monday. The 94th districts runs through Athens,… Read More
OU Alumni On Campus For Homecoming Weekend
Ohio University's 92nd homecoming brings Alumni and Bobcat family members back to campus this weekend for a cornucopia of events. WOUB's Paola Santiago spoke with some people back in town… Read More
Glouster Man In Court After Police Pursuit
A Glouster man appeared in Athens County Municipal court Wednesday morning after shooting at police. Athens County Sherriff Rodney Smith said deputies were called to assist Glouster Police after coming… Read More
The Plains Hosts The Indian Mound Festival
The Plains Community Park will be featuring unique events at their 30th annual Indian Mound Festival starting tonight and ending Sunday, October 5th. Events like folk singers, car shows, ventriloquists,… Read More
Trimble Local Schools Free Lunches
Children at Trimble Local and Federal Hocking schools and are now guranteed to go to classes with a full stomach. All students in these districts are now able to have… Read More
Ohio Testing Samples For Uncommon Virus Sickening Children Across Midwest
The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention will be testing samples from at least one Ohio children's hospital for an uncommon virus officials believe could be causing severe respiratory illnesses… Read More
Athens County Residents’ Struggle For Food
Ohio ranks as one of the worst states for food insecurity. As defined by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, food insecurity means the lack of access for enough food to… Read More
West Virginia Attorney General Sues President Obama
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is suing President Barack Obama's administration over allegations of hand-picking which laws to follow. The Republican's lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court in… Read More
Chemical Spill Bankruptcy
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Time is running out for residents and businesses affected by a January chemical spill in Charleston to file claims in federal bankruptcy court. Claims must be… Read More
Ohio Gas Drilling Company Owner Facing Prison Time For Illegal Dumping
Federal prosecutors are seeking a three-year sentence and a $250,000 fine for the owner of a northeast Ohio oil and gas drilling company accused of dumping large amounts of toxic… Read More
Ohio Craft Brewers Face Potential Hops Shortage
Talk to a microbrewer about hop varieties and you could be there a while. Remember Forrest Gump? There are 120 hop varieties worldwide. And craft brewers love their hops. “There’s this… Read More
Young Girl Dies after Crash in Pike County, KY.
SHELBIANA, KY. — A youg girl died Thursday in a two vehicle acccident on U.S. 460 in the Shelbiana Community of Pike County. 6-year-old Kyla Fouts passed away from injuries… Read More
OU Students, Athenians Debated Marijuana Legalization At Baker Center
The Campus Involvement Center held the "Amazing Blazing Marijuana Debate" Tuesday night. The six member panel included John Pardee and Mary Jane Bordan from the Ohio Rights Group, Dr. Joe… Read More