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An archaeology camp in Marietta is giving kids an opportunity to find hidden history
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MARIETTA, Ohio (WOUB) — “Oh, I found some brick, I got some brick!” Finley Patrick screams to his teammates. Patrick is one of the middle schoolers digging and sifting through… Read More
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Yoga Under the Elms offers area residents a chance to stretch and connect
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — On a hot and sticky afternoon, 75-year-old Ann Mulligan is sweating her way through a series of child poses, downward-facing dogs and standing half-forward bends. She… Read More
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Seniors in Athens ushered in the Fourth of July with food and fellowship
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — “It’s turkey!” shouted Teddy Star Williams to her friend, who was unsure about one of the meals served at the senior cookout last week at the… Read More
Athens Rock Camp is back to empower girls through music
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Harper Fickle hits the hi-hat, snare and bass drums with confidence. She didn’t know how to play a drum set until she came to this… Read More
A converted big blue bus becomes a roving art studio for children in southeast Ohio
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NEW MARSHFIELD, Ohio (WOUB) — Gracie Roberts is busy turning glitter, glue and light strings into fairy jars. She is happy to be on the bus crafting because she gets… Read More
A new mural at Mount Zion Baptist Church honors Black history in Athens
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — In honor of Black history in Athens, a mural depicting the origins of the historic Mount Zion Church is temporarily replacing the church’s rose window. … Read More
Lyft didn’t like the dog. Now, he and his owner are running their own operation
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Passengers who catch a lift from Athens taxi driver John Diles need to understand one thing: His business partner and sidekick, Albert, is always going to… Read More
A historic Athens children’s home site has been commemorated with a colorful mural
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Every symbol on the new mural on the East State Street underpass, from paper airplanes to peanut butter sandwiches to pinwheels, tells a unique story. These… Read More