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![Public hearing at Hocking County Fairgrounds for parcel fees](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/parcel-fees-3-e1721080060328-900x422.jpg)
The final public hearing on parcel fees brings new perspectives and new options
By: Lucy Schaefer
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LOGAN, Ohio (WOUB) — A proposed parcel fee to preserve the local recycling center received a cool reception in Logan last week. It was the last of three public hearings… Read More
![Glass of Beer at Brew Week](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/brew-week-1-e1720725319215-900x422.jpeg)
Businesses are preparing for the 19th annual Brew Week
By: Lucy Schaefer
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens Brew Week returns Friday and local businesses are preparing for a boost in sales. Places like Crystal, Casa Nueva, J-Bar and Pigskin are hosting live… Read More
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Select residents in Athens, Hocking and Perry counties can get assistance during the summer
By: Lucy Schaefer
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A program to help some residents pay for utilities or air conditioning during the summer is now open to Athens, Hocking and Perry county residents. HAPCAP’s… Read More
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Possible developments on Lavelle Road have neighbors worrying
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Neighbors on a narrow country road outside Athens are opposed to plans to split a large lot for development. Russell Chamberlain, a local real estate broker… Read More
![The Solid Waste District's second public hearing on the proposed parcel fee](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/00108.00_00_02_29.Still003-e1720042891848-900x422.jpg)
Residents gathered for the second public hearing for a parcel fee that could save the local recycling center
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A proposed property tax to help fund local recycling operations again drew mixed reactions at its second public hearing. The parcel fee is part of the Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District’s… Read More
![Public Hearing at the Athens Community Center](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/public-hearing-writen-photo-e1719602899508-900x422.jpg)
Area residents weigh in on proposed fee to save the local recycling center
By: Lucy Schaefer
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A large crowd gathered at the Athens Community Center this week with strong opinions about a proposed parcel fee. The Athens Hocking Solid Waste District wants… Read More
![AHRC sign](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/ahrc-feature-900x422.jpg)
Athens City Council votes to join a waste management council of governments
By: Lucy Schaefer
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The city of Athens is now part of a collective effort to save the local recycling center and manage solid waste. The City Council passed an… Read More
![A one-story commercial building on Richland Avenue that will be converted to housing for New Leaf.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/saop-feature-e1718661719124-900x422.jpg)
Transitional housing for abuse survivors planned for Athens
By: Lucy Schaefer
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — New housing and support services in Athens for people impacted by crisis and trauma is one step closer to reality. The Athens Board of Zoning Appeals… Read More
![Members of the Athens Hocking Solid Waste District meet to discuss implementing a parcel fee.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/00078.00_00_21_10.Still002-900x422.jpg)
Solid Waste District moves forward with parcel fees
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NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — The Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District approved a motion Wednesday to move forward with a $24 annual parcel fee for property owners. The fee would fund the… Read More
![Hyundai Dealership in Athens, Ohio](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/new-900x422.jpg)
Athens City Council considers rezoning requests that would expand business space
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Two rezoning requests before the Athens City Council would allow businesses to operate closer to residences near two major streets. One proposal would allow the Hyundai… Read More
![Recycling bins line an alleyway behind Court Street.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/bins-e1717107604227-900x422.jpg)
Fate of Athens Hocking Recycling Center may rest on a proposed property fee
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NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) – Efforts to save the Athens Hocking Recycling Center may hinge on a proposed fee on property owners. The fee would apply to all properties with structures… Read More
![The City of Athens is raising the price of waste management services for residents as recycling containers are seen in Athens, Ohio, on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/091421_SchellerTrashAssignment_0016-e1716502214708-900x422.jpg)
Athens plans to keep Rumpke contract, complicating efforts to save recycling facility
By: Lucy Schaefer
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The city of Athens plans to keep its garbage contract with Rumpke, complicating efforts to save the local recycling and composting facility. The facility’s future was… Read More
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Athens City Council delays its dues payment for the operator of the Baileys Trail System
By: Lucy Schaefer
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The organization that operates the Baileys Trail System will not receive it’s annual funding from the city of Athens until the city’s financial situation improves. The… Read More
![Alexander Girls Huddle](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Alexander-Girls-Huddle-900x422.jpg)
Spartans dominate Marauders in 66-46 victory
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ALEXANDER, Ohio (WOUB) – The 6-15 Meigs Marauders traveled to play the 13-7 Alexander Spartans in an exciting cross-conference matchup. The Lady Marauders were looking to break their four-game losing… Read More
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South Point dominates Chesapeake, improves to 3-2 in OVC play
By: Lucy Schaefer
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CHESAPEAKE, Ohio (WOUB) – It’s finally starting to feel like Fall, and an Ohio-Valley Conference matchup between the South Point Pointers and the Chesapeake Panthers could not be a better… Read More
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Waverly beats Unioto 28-14 in Friday Night Thriller
By: Lucy Schaefer
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CHILLICOTHE Ohio (WOUB) — Encompassing this exciting Friday night, the Waverly Tigers traveled 30 minutes down the road to face the Unioto Shermans for the third week of high school… Read More
![Eastern Lady Eagles Head Coach Jay Reynolds talks it over with his team before their matchup with Paint Valley](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Jay-Reynolds-900x422.png)
Eastern Lady Eagles take down Paint Valley Bearcats in Chillicothe
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Chillicothe, Ohio (WOUB) – The Eastern Ladies traveled to South Eastern High School in Chillicothe to face the Paint Valley Bearcats in the second round of OHSAA tournament play. The… Read More
![The Eastern Eagles and Southern Tornadoes tip off in a late season conference matchup](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Eastern_Southern_Tip-Off-900x422.png)
Southern Tornadoes hold off Eastern Eagles in late season matchup coming down to the wire.
By: Lucy Schaefer
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Reedsville, Ohio (WOUB) – On this warm, rainy evening, the Southern Tornados traveled to Reedsville to take on the Eastern Eagles. Both teams are approaching tournament play and are looking… Read More
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Watkins Memorial and Granville clash in LCL-Buckeye finale
By: Jack O'Neill, Lucy Schaefer
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GRANVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — Defense was the word of the night for the Watkins Warriors who fell 20-10 to the Granville Blue Aces. Granville began the game on offense and… Read More
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Wheelersburg routs Waverly to uphold their top of SOC status
By: Lucy Schaefer
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WAVERLY, Ohio (WOUB) — Tonight, the 3-4 Waverly Tigers welcomed the 5-2 Wheelersburg Pirates for a Friday night SOC showdown. Wheelersberg QB Eli Jones started off strong, but not before… Read More
![A Logan Elm runner escapes Circleville defenders](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Paul-Gray_2022-09-16_GGLoganElmCircleville-2-e1663438872600-900x422.jpg)
Logan Elm emerge as challengers for MSL title with win over Circleville
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CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — Under the lights on Friday, September 16th, the Circleville Tigers hosted the Logan Elm Braves in what was named the Backyard Brawl, a classic MSL rivalry… Read More
![Licking Valley prepare to run a play against Heath](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/HeathLV-e1661581404289-900x422.jpg)
Reigning LCL-Cardinal champions Heath upset by Licking Valley
By: Lucy Schaefer, Mitch Mollison
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NEWARK, Ohio (WOUB) — It’s finally here. The first Friday night matchup between the Heath Bulldogs and the Licking Valley Panthers in three years. The last time these two teams… Read More