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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 Americans: Tablertown, or Kilvert, depending on who you ask and where you are. David Butcher is a direct descendent of the Tablers and says his… Read More
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 the John Gee Black Historical Center in Gallipolis are adorned with local artifacts. The uniform of a Tuskegee airman and Porter native Henry Norman salutes… Read More
![First Untied Methodist Church soup kitchen which operates a Monday community meal in Athens, Ohio, on Wednesday, June 23, 2021. [Joseph Scheller | WOUB]](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/062321_SoupKitchen_030-scaled-e1625240282719-705x422.jpg)
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 insecure in Ohio. More than 20% of the population suffers from food insecurity, according to the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio. Local free meal programs are… Read More
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 home through the Hocking Athens Perry Community Action’s Summer Crisis Program from July 1 until September 30. HAPCAP’s public relationship coordinator Claire Gysegem believes access… Read More
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 officer in the county, was arrested in May and originally charged with felony counts of tampering with evidence and obstructing justice. Prosecutors alleged at the… 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 as swimming. On a blindingly sunny afternoon, the pool was packed and the air was thick with the sound of delighted chatter. Parents are just… Read More
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 public seven days in advance of Smith’s removal as established in the city charter. The council plans to correct its mistake then remove Smith again…. Read More
Alternate Program Offering Addiction Support for Local Residents
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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, and offers weekly group discussions for not only those suffering from an addiction,but also for the families who want to help their loved ones, according… Read More
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 on iPhones, Androids, and tablets for residents that provides information or links to a number of different services and resources in the county. On the… Read More
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 David Lundberg and went on for 12 years. In the race’s glory days of the late ‘90s, professional cyclists such as Lance Armstrong and the… Read More
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 months. The computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system is a public safety software used by the Perry County fire and police departments, that operates 911 from the… Read More
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 on the history and future of the LGBTQ community at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. “The event many considered the first pride was a riot,” said… Read More
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, requested the extension because of issues in the bidding process for a new three-to-five-year trash collection services contract that would have started July 1. Stone… Read More
Tornado Tears Through Hocking County Town
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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 Memorial Day. An EF2 tornado was confirmed in Laurelville, and according to the National Weather Service, that type of tornado can pack winds between 111… Read More
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 Wednesday evening. According to John Schmieding and Tammy Tucker, who facilitated the workshop, the conversation focused on how oppressive systems shape decisions about how we… Read More