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West Virginia Sheriff Warns Parents About THC-Laced Candy
TYLER COUNTY, W. Va. (WOUB) — A sheriff’s office in northern West Virginia says deputies found imitation candy laced with THC in the county. The Tyler County Sheriff’s Office wrote… Read More
Prosecutor: Others Could Be Implicated in Nelsonville Mismanagement Case
ATHENS, Ohio — An investigation into financial mismanagement in Nelsonville may not end at the indictment of a deputy auditor, according to the Athens County Prosecutor. Stephanie Wilson, of Stewart, is… Read More
Lake Hope to Receive $118K from ODNR for Water System Upgrades
COLUMBUS, Ohio – A local state park is set to upgrade its water system thanks to an investment from the state. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) received approval from… Read More
Grand Jury Indicts Nelsonville Deputy Auditor for Alleged Payroll Fabrication
(UPDATE 2/11/20 3:45 p.m.) Although none of the allegations involve their schools, WOUB News has a learned Stephanie Wilson was asked to resign her position from the Federal Hocking Local… Read More
Regional Schools Close Friday Due to Illness
ALBANY, Ohio — An uptick in the flu and flu-like symptoms led to more area schools closing on Friday. Among the schools making the announcement were: Adena Local Schools (Also closed… Read More
Hockingport Man Killed in Officer-Involved Shooting
HOCKINGPORT, Ohio — An Athens County man was shot and killed by law enforcement after reportedly firing on officers investigating a domestic dispute. Chad Nicolia, 41, of Hockingport, was pronounced dead… Read More
Superintendent: Athens School Safe After Improperly Applied Disinfectant Wiped Down
ATHENS, Ohio — An Athens school is now deemed safe after an “error” while disinfecting classrooms. The building had to be tested to ensure an improperly applied corrosive disinfectant had been… Read More
Parents Asked to Watch for Symptoms After Disinfectant Improperly Applied at Athens School
(UPDATE – 4:40 p.m.) The Athens City-County Health Department tested East-West Elementary Tuesday afternoon and determined the level of Q.T. 3 was safe. Superintendent Gibbs said the school district called the… Read More
Forest Service Seeks Public Input on Wayne National Forest Management Plan Revision
NELSONVILLE, Ohio – The public has an opportunity to weigh in on how the Wayne National Forest is managed. The National Forest Service seeks public review of a draft assessment… Read More
Athens Co. ODOT Plows Get Artistic Touch from Students
MARIETTA, Ohio — Athens County students’s art can be seen this winter season as the snow falls. Groups put their artistic touch on Ohio Department of Transportation snow plows as… Read More
Athens Co. Search Warrant Nets Seven Arrests on Drug Charges
CHAUNCEY, Ohio — Seven Athens County residents face multiple charges related to drug crimes after authorities executed a search warrant in Chauncey. Multiple law enforcement units made the arrests Tuesday at… Read More
Hocking County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Murder-Suicide
LOGAN, Ohio — A domestic violence incident has claimed two lives in Hocking County. According to the sheriff’s office, Hocking County 911 received a phone call early Monday morning reporting… Read More
Athens County Man Sentenced on Child Pornography Charges
ATHENS, Ohio — A man once known as a community youth leader in Athens County has been sentenced to multiple decades in prison for crimes related to child pornography. Richard… Read More
9 Indicted in 2018 Death of Ohio University Student
(UPDATE 12/2 3:22 p.m.) The final defendant in the case surrounding the death of an Ohio University student will stand trial in early February. Joshua Thomas Androsac, 20, was arraigned in… Read More
Ohio U Professors Point to Athletics & Admins re: Budget Issues
ATHENS, Ohio — The Ohio University chapter for the American Association of University Professors (OU-AAUP) on Monday released research suggesting the university’s financial aid should come from Ohio Athletics as… Read More
OU Names Three Finalists for LGBT Center Director Position
ATHENS, Ohio — Three candidates have been named as finalists to direct Ohio University’s LBGT Center, which hasn’t had a permanent director since the controversial firing of the previous director in… Read More
Cannabis Ordinances Decided In Nelsonville, Adena Village, Somerset
ATHENS (WOUB) — Voters in Nelsonville, Adena Village and Somerset were split on ordinances nullifying the fines for cannabis possession in the city. The Nelsonville ordinance, which passed 430-321, was… Read More
Ohio University Investigates Engineering Fraternity For Alleged Violations
ATHENS, Ohio — A professional coed fraternity at Ohio University is now under review as part of the school’s widespread investigation into alleged violations of the student code of conduct. The… Read More
Arrest Numbers Released For Halloween Block Party
ATHENS, Ohio — Six people were arrested Saturday during the annual Halloween Block Party in Athens, according to the city. The Athens Police Department arrested four people Saturday night and the… Read More
Three OU Sororities, Professional Fraternity Under Investigation for Hazing
ATHENS, Ohio — Three sororities governed by the Women’s Panhellenic Association (WPA) and a professional fraternity at Ohio University have been issued Cease and Desist orders as the school’s widespread… Read More
Arraignment Scheduled Tuesday for Doc in Prescription Opioid Takedown
CINCINNATI, Ohio — One of four doctors charged in a federal operation alleging the overprescribing opioid painkillers through “pill mill” clinics in is scheduled to be arraigned Tuesday. Dr. Thomas… Read More
OU Suspends 15 Fraternities After More Allegations of Hazing Arise
ATHENS, Ohio — Ohio University has suspended all Interfraternity Council (IFC) fraternities on the Athens campus in light of hazing allegations involving multiple organizations. Dean of Students Jenny Hall-Jones made… Read More
Athens Co. BOE Disputes Characterization of State Auditor’s Findings
ATHENS, Ohio — The chairperson of the Athens County Board of Elections said the organization made changes to timesheets and other policy after a state audit found they overpaid employees. “To… Read More
Audit: Former Muskingum Co. Engineer Used County Resources on Personal Property
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A now-deceased, former Muskingum County Engineer and his bonding company have been ordered to pay back thousands of dollars after a state audit revealed he used public… Read More
Athens Co. Commission Names Acting Clerk of Courts
ATHENS, Ohio — The Athens County Commission has named an interim clerk of courts after the Tuesday death of Tina Willis. Candy Russell was selected during a special meeting of… Read More
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