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![People are waiting in line at the Lawrence County Fair for the Ferris Wheel.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/lfair-pt-2.jpgweb-900x422.jpg)
Lawrence County fair offers sensory friendly time
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PROCTORVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — Going to the fair can be a lot of fun, but the lights, loud noises and large crowds can give some people sensory overload. The Lawrence… Read More
![Three Nelsonville City Council members and the city manager during a meeting.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/nville-council-new-e1720562908155-900x422.png)
Legal challenge over Nelsonville City Council seats headed to state Supreme Court
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Two women who claim they belong on Nelsonville City Council are taking their dispute to the Ohio Supreme Court after an appellate court dismissed the lawsuit. … Read More
![A sign outside an apartment complex reads "Kershaw Greene."](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/kershaw-sign.jpgnewnew-900x422.jpg)
Some residents of new affordable housing complex are walking along a “dangerous” road
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The new, affordable Kershaw Greene apartment complex sits next to a busy rural road in western Athens. For residents without transportation, it means walking alongside cars… Read More
![Members of Nelsonville City Council at a meeting.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/nville-council-new.pngnew-e1719523806573-900x422.png)
Outcome in legal case could call into question recent decisions by Nelsonville City Council
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A state appeals court is deciding who has the legitimate right to two seats on the Nelsonville City Council. Depending on the court’s decision, it could… Read More
![cans of sliced carrots on shelf at the Athens County Food Pantry.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/carrots-farm-bill.jpgnew-e1718917781210-900x422.jpg)
Food pantries expect more visitors if Congress changes food stamps formula
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Kayla Darby receives SNAP benefits at the beginning of the month, but with four kids, she needs additional support. “It doesn’t get us through the full… Read More
![Athens County Land Bank has a sign on a Nelsonville house that says revitalization is in progress. The house will be torn down to create new affordable housing.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/porch-land-bank.jpgweb-e1718397987104-900x422.jpg)
Athens received funding for affordable housing across the county
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County received over $1 million to bring affordable housing across the county for first-time homebuyers. The plan is to build 13 homes: six in The… Read More
![The Nelsonville public swimming pool.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Nelsonville-pool-e1718317327998-900x422.jpg)
Nelsonville lifeguard recognized for saving a child from drowning
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NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) – The girl jumped in the pool without her swimmies, but she couldn’t swim. Ciara Dexter said she acted on instinct. “I just jumped in,” said Dexter,… Read More
![Aerial view of the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/ports-areial.jpgnew-e1718056568489-900x422.jpg)
Pike County residents pushing for radiation exposure compensation
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MCDERMOTT, Ohio (WOUB) – Vina Colley has an air filter outside her home about 17 miles south of the old Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant. Once a month, she mails it… Read More
![Poster of future new transportation hub building](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/pic-of-building--e1716584119996-900x422.png)
Meigs County Public Transportation is expanding its service with a new transportation hub
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POMEROY, Ohio (WOUB) – After two years of service, Meigs County Public Transportation is getting a new $4 million building to expand its operations. Director of MCPT Theresa Lavender said… Read More
![Construction work on West Union Street has reduced about half of it to one lane that flows in one direction. Some business along that stretch say their sales are down significantly because of the traffic flow.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/West-Union-Street-work-e1712948045893-900x422.jpg)
Businesses in Athens say they’re losing sales from the West Union Street traffic restrictions
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens business owners say they are losing money and may have to lay employees off because of traffic flow from the construction on West Union Street…. Read More