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Sigma Pi Expelled From OU For ‘Hazing and Other Violations’
ATHENS (WOUB)– A fraternity under fire after one of its pledge members died has been expelled from Ohio University. A university release sent Tuesday stated “hazing and other violations of… Read More
Campus Pride Index Removes OU Amid LGBT Center Uncertainty
ATHENS (WOUB) — Ohio University has been removed from a national index of LGBTQ-friendly colleges and universities after the university stopped responding to questions from the leader of the organization…. Read More
Logan Woman in Custody After Hocking Co. Courthouse Fire, Pursuit
LOGAN — A Logan woman is charged with aggravated arson after allegedly setting a fire that damaged the Hocking County Courthouse, and allegedly wielding a knife at law enforcement. The… Read More
University’s Second Investigation of Kalyango: Claim Unsubstantiated
ATHENS (WOUB) — An Ohio University investigator has determined that claims by an Ohio University student that a professor retaliated against her because of her involvement in a sexual harassment… Read More
Athens City School Board Approves Search For Sexual Harassment Investigator
ATHENS — Athens City Schools is moving forward with the search for an independent investigator amid allegations of a lack of response after a sexual assault complaint nearly 10 years… Read More
Another OU Office Restructuring: OIT Positions Abolished, Reassigned
More than a dozen positions within Ohio University’s Office of Information Technology have been abolished, and several positions reassigned or restructured, according to information obtained by WOUB. Those whose positions were… Read More
Jails: The New Revenue For Counties?
With a state budget that potentially gives less to rural counties and a lingering need for more jobs throughout the region, some are looking to corrections to fill the need…. Read More
Remaining Charges Against Baker Center Protesters Dismissed
Two days after one of 70 students arrested in a protest at Baker University Center had his charges dismissed, Athens County Municipal Court Judge Todd Grace has dismissed the remaining… Read More
Locals Do Their Part At Dakota Access Pipeline
Joe DePalma planned his trip from Athens, Ohio, to North Dakota Sioux tribal lands in about eight hours. He and another local businessman, John Gutekanst, set on their 20-hour drive to… Read More
Ailes Signage Removed From Newsroom, Classroom
The name of an ousted Fox News head who was sued by multiple women for sexual harassment claims was removed from the wall outside of the WOUB Newsroom. OU President… Read More
94th District Candidates Discuss Hot-Button Issues At Forum
Issues of funding priorities, poverty, Planned Parenthood and minimum wage came up during Tuesday’s forum between two Democratic candidates for the 94th District of the Ohio’s House of Representatives. The standing-room-only… Read More
Stabbing Reported in Chauncey
A man was hospitalized after a reported stabbing Thursday night in Chauncey. Athens County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to 31 Main Street on a report that two men had been… Read More
Board Votes To Demolish President Street Building, Raise Fees
The Ohio University Board of Trustees voted to raze a hundred-year-old building and raise tuition for the newest Ohio Guarantee students in their January meeting. Despite a resolution passed by… Read More
Blackburn: No Evidence Sexual Assault Occurred at Hocking College
After months of investigation, Athens County Prosecutor Keller Blackburn said physical evidence and security camera footage did not provide evidence that a sexual assault reported at Hocking College occurred. A… Read More
Lack Of Candidates Throughout Nov. Election
State issues might be the main focus of this year’s election, but many around the region are facing a different issue on their ballots – less candidates from which to… Read More
OU: University Names More Than Just Donors
The naming of university buildings has come into focus since controversy related to an Ohio University Foundation administrator brought protests in front of building named for him. But university officials… Read More
Vinton County Woman Caught After Allegedly Escaping Arrest
A woman who had been on the run since she allegedly escaped law enforcement custody in Vinton County is now behind bars. Beverly S. Duty, 34, of McGee Road in South… Read More
Road Closures and Power Outages Result From Heavy Rains
After a line of storms passed through the region, West Virginia has declared a state of emergency and thousands are without power in Ohio. Some parts of the region are… Read More
Board Committee Discusses Future Of The Ridges
The Ohio University Board of Trustees received an update on the future of The Ridges on Thursday, which included what could be a decade-long timeline on the project. At the… Read More
New Lex Man Gets 26 Years For Attempted Murder
A New Lexington man will serve nearly 30 years in prison for the attempted murder of his ex-wife. Frederick “Fritz” J. Craig, Jr., 53, was sentenced on Monday in Athens… Read More
Robbery Reported at Hocking Valley Bank
The Athens County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a reported armed robbery at Hocking Valley Bank in The Plains. At approximately 8:20 a.m., a white male reportedly walked into the bank… Read More
Union Street Rebounding, Nelsonville Still Waiting After Fires
Historic buildings in Athens and Nelsonville that were severely burned by fire are seeing a new future, though the timelines are still up in the air. The Union, one of… Read More
Fluff May Sell, But Won’t Change, Owner Says
What has become a staple of the Court Street landscape may see some changes in the next few months, if its owner is able to sell the establishment. Fluff Bakery… Read More
Coventry Lane Home Will Not Be Bought, Park Place Still Part of Comprehensive Plan
After communications turned up during a search for public records requests, one of which was from WOUB, involving donations by the owner of the Coventry Lane property where Ohio University… Read More
Fundraiser for Deputy Reaches More Than $10,000
A fundraising page posted to benefit an Athens County Sheriff’s Deputy who lost his home, belongings and his canine partner, Ryder, has raised more than $10,000 in less than 24… Read More