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David Newell Visits Our Neighborhood To Talk About Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, His Role As “Mr. McFeely” And The Importance Of Public Broadcasting
By: Curtis Feder, Destiniee Jaram
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — David Newell, who is best known for portraying Speedy Delivery character “Mr. McFeely” on “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” visited Ohio University during Homecoming weekend. Newell sat down… Read More
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Local Organizations Hope to Cash in on Cultural Tourism Trend
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Off the winding Route 33 and 12 miles east of Athens, a town with two names was founded in the 1800s by seven formerly enslaved African… Read More
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Black Historical Center in Gallipolis Receives Foundation for Appalachian Ohio Grant
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GALLIPOLIS, Ohio (WOUB) — A 150 year story of segregation, perseverance and preservation resides in Gallia County thanks to a group working to preserve local Black history. The walls of… Read More
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Free Meal Programs Find New Ways To Serve Athens Community While Facing Pandemic Changes
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The pandemic forced free meal programs in Athens County to get creative in order to continue feeding the community safely. Athens County is the most food… Read More
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HAPCAP Provides Free Air Conditioners Through Summer Crisis Program
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Some people in the region are struggling to stay cool as temperatures rise this summer. People in need can receive a free air conditioner for their… Read More
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Former Athens Co. Deputy Pleads Guilty To Charges Related To Bellar Case
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB)— A former Athens County sheriff’s deputy pleaded guilty Thursday to a disorderly conduct charge related to the Bellar family case. Jimmy Childs, also a former school resource… Read More
![Cameron Benson performs a double front flip at the Crooksville Municipal Pool during it's grand opening after having been closed for two years, in Crooksville, Ohio, on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. "There were a lot of sad kids last year," said Gracelyn Frame, a lifeguard at the Crooksville Municipal Pool. "No one has qualifications to work here. I think [this year] we have maybe 6 or 7 lifeguards where we normally have 14 or more which is why the hours are so different.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/060821_CrooksvilleMunicipalPool_220-scaled-e1623795002603-900x422.jpg)
Summer Starts With A Splash As Community Pools Reopen
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CROOKSVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — Parents and children made a splash at the Crooksville Pool’s reopening last week. As COVID vaccination rates continue to rise, many summer staples are returning, such… Read More
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Nelsonville Again Reinstates Council Member Due To Procedural Error
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NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — The Nelsonville City Council retracted its decision to remove council member Gregory Smith due to a procedural error last Monday. The council did not alert the… Read More
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Alternate Program Offering Addiction Support for Local Residents
By: Destiniee Jaram, Kailan Martin
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A support program aiming to help people suffering from dependency issues is now available in Athens, Hocking and Vinton counties. The program, SMART recovery, stands for Self-Management and Recovery Training,… Read More
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Hocking County Sheriff Creates App to Help Community
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HOCKING,Ohio (WOUB)—The Hocking County Sheriff says he hopes a new app by his department will help vulnerable populations within the county. The Hocking County Sheriff app is a tool available… Read More
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Bike Race Hits Athens Bricks After 20-Year Hiatus
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB)—People lined the streets Uptown to witness the return of bicycle racing on Athens bricks after a 20-year absence. The Athens Bike Criterium was founded in 1986 by… Read More
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Perry County 911 Center Deals with Difficulties
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Perry (WOUB) — Officials with the Perry County 911 Center say they have had issues that affected their ability to do their jobs while installing new software during the past… Read More
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Athens Begins Pride Month Celebrations
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The LGBTQ community in Athens is gearing up for this year’s annual Pride Parade this weekend. Pride month celebrations unofficially kicked off Sunday with a discussion… Read More
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Confusion around Athens City Garbage Collection Contract
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Athens City Council plans to pass an emergency contract extension for trash collection services at its meeting next week. City Service Safety Director, Andy Stone,… Read More
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Tornado Tears Through Hocking County Town
By: Destiniee Jaram, Ethan Sands
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LAURELVILLE (WOUB) — Residents of one Hocking County village are still picking up the pieces after a tornado tore through town as part of a string of severe weather on… Read More
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Workshop Explores Link Between Racism and Climate Change
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB)—For a second time this year, the Athens Community Relations Committee hosted a workshop to discuss the connection between racism and climate change at the Athens Public Library… Read More