You are viewing the "WOUB News Team" Archives
Audit: Athens Co. Board of Elections Overpayed Employees
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Athens County Board of Elections paid back the county after an audit found the organization overpayed eight employees. Auditor of State Keith Faber released the fiscal… Read More
Athens Co. Clerk of Courts Dies, Commissioners to Discuss Replacement
ATHENS, Ohio — Athens County Clerk of Courts Tina Willis died Tuesday evening. The Athens County Commissioners’ Office confirmed the news Wednesday. Willis was appointed to the position in 2018… Read More
Two More Wanted on Charges Related to Athens Co. Drug Ring in Custody
ATHENS, Ohio – Two wanted Athens County residents have been arrested on charges related to their alleged involvement in a local drug ring. Natalie Hoffman, 32, and George Cloud III, 34,… Read More
Fourteen Charged in Alleged Athens County Drug Ring
UPDATE 11:30 A.M. 8/23 – Two more people allegedly connected to an Athens County drug ring have been apprehended and appeared in court. Athens County Common Pleas Judge George McCarthy set… Read More
Study: Nearly 500,000 Years of Life Lost in Ohio Due to Gun Violence Over 10 Years
ATHENS, Ohio — A group of researchers in Ohio found that between 2008 and 2018, the state lost hundreds of thousands years of life due to gun violence. The Ohio Alliance… Read More
Authorities Seek Suspect in Fatal Meigs County Shooting
POMEROY, Ohio (WOUB) — Authorities in Meigs County are searching for a woman accused in the shooting death of another woman Wednesday evening. Tammy Neace, 45, of Meigs County, faces… Read More
Drug Bust Made In Glouster Home
GLOUSTER, Ohio — Two men are under arrest after a search warrant was executed on an Athens County home suspected to be the site of drug trafficking. Jeffery Hammon, 39,… Read More
Stark Co. Doc Guilty on 187 Counts Related to Pill Mill
CANTON, Ohio – A physician accused of running a pill mill in Stark County has been found guilty on 187 counts related to the operation. Frank Lazzerini, who practiced in Jackson… Read More
Medical Marijuana for Autism, Anxiety?
COLUMBUS — The State Medical Board’s Medical Marijuana Expert Review committee unanimously voted Wednesday to recommend two conditions be added to the list of qualify conditions that doctors can recommend be… Read More
Primary Election Day Results
This Election Day appeared to sneak up on Ohio’s voters. Primary elections tend to have a lower turnout and this cycle was no different. One closely watched race in Southeast… Read More
Unofficial Primary Election Results for Belmont County
The race for the 4th Ward Council seat Democratic nomination in Martins Ferry has resulted in a tie, according to unofficial results in Belmont County. Larry Deaton and Rick Rodgers… Read More
Unofficial Primary Election Results for Scioto County
Scioto County voters decided the fate of one issue in Tuesday’s Primary Election. The Scioto County Career Technical Center 1 Mill permanent improvement renewal levy was approved with 819 voting… Read More
Unofficial Primary Results for Pike County
Unofficial results are in for Pike County after 8.55% of voters had their voices heard during Tuesday’s Primary Election. Debra Whaley secured the Democratic nomination for Village of Waverly Auditor,… Read More
Unofficial Primary Election Results for Pickaway County
Unofficial results are in for Pickaway County after 9.11% of voters turned out for Tuesday’s Primary Election. Incumbent Don McIlroy secured the Republican nomination for Circleville mayor, securing 792 votes… Read More
Unofficial Primary Election Results from Jefferson County
Unofficial results are in for Jefferson County after 13.73% of voters showed up to the ballots on Tuesday’s Primary Election Day. Steven Rebich, Ronald Holmes and Glenn Dickinson received democratic… Read More
🔈#457SEO: Can Marijuana Grow the #457SEO’s Economy?
Ohio’s medical marijuana program is still in its infancy as dispensaries continue to open their doors. Some around the region are working to make sure the #457SEO gets in on… Read More
Southeast Ohio Receives ARC Grant to Study Broadband Expansion
MCARTHUR, Ohio — The Appalachian Regional Commission has awarded a grant to study broadband internet expansion in two southeast Ohio counties. Vinton County Commissioners received $49,000 from the ARC for the… Read More
Two Face Felony Charges Related to Falsifying Concealed Carry Training
PORTSMOUTH — Two Scioto County men face felony charges after allegedly issuing or selling false training certificates used to obtain concealed carry permits. Jerry Hayes, 36, of Lucasville, was indicted on… Read More
Federal Lawsuit Filed Over State Ballot Initiative Process
ATHENS (WOUB) — Residents of two local counties have joined others around the state in a federal civil rights lawsuit claiming elections officials have violated their right to put initiatives… Read More
Former LGBT Center Director’s Reinstatement Denied, Appeal Process To Continue
Editor’s Note: delfin bautista uses the pronouns they/them, and does not capitalize their name. ATHENS (WOUB) — The former director of Ohio University’s LGBT Center plans to take the next… Read More
OU President Comments As Protesters Decry Removal Of LGBT Center Director
ATHENS — Ohio University’s president reiterated the school’s commitment to supporting the LGBTQ+ community Friday as a group of people protested the removal of the LGBT Center’s director. Dr. Duane Nellis,… Read More
Second Suspect Sentenced In Fatal Athens Shooting
ATHENS, Ohio – A suspect involved in a fatal shooting last month on the west side of Athens will spend more than two decades in prison after pleading guilty to… Read More
Conviction For Suspect Linked To Fatal Shooting
ATHENS, Ohio – A suspect tied to the recent fatal shooting on the west side of Athens has pleaded guilty to firearm, drug and other felony charges. Jonathon Champe McLaughlin,… Read More
Police Identify Victim And Suspect In Sunday Shooting
UPDATE (11 p.m.): Michael Allen Russell was taken into custody tonight in The Plains. Russell was being sought in connection with the shooting death of Charles Duncan, Sr., on West… Read More
Former Catholic Priest Scheduled To Appear In Athens County Court Tuesday
ATHENS, Ohio – A former Glouster priest charged in connection with an admitted sexual relationship with a minor is scheduled to appear before the Athens County Court of Common Pleas… Read More
- « Previous Page
- 1
- < <
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- Next Page »