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Marauders fall to Panthers in district final overtime thriller
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – The 22-1 Meigs Marauders continued their historic season in the second round of the tournament against New Lexington in the Convocation Center on Thursday night. Despite… Read More

Buckeyes fall short at home against Meigs
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NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — Nelsonville-York welcomed the Meigs Marauders to Ben Wagner Gymnasium on their senior night for a late-season in-conference matchup. The Buckeyes kept it close through three quarters… Read More

Ironton moves past West Liberty Salem to advance to the Division V State Title game
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CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (WOUB) — The one-seeded Ironton Fighting Tigers (14-1) swept past the second-seeded West Liberty Salem Tigers (13-2) 63-21 and are on their way to their 12th appearance in… Read More

Democratic candidate Wenda Sheard says her priorities for the 94th District of the Ohio House include expanding educational opportunities
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Wenda Sheard is hoping to be the first Democrat representing the 94th District in the Ohio House since 2014. Republican Jay Edwards has held the seat… Read More

Trojans and JT Willliams swarm Rock Hill in 42-21 victory
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POURTSMOUTH, Ohio (WOUB) – It’s finally beginning to feel like fall in Southeast Ohio, but Rock Hill hoped to bring the heat to the Trojan Coliseum against Portsmouth tonight. Portsmouth… Read More

Harvest Prep sneaks by Wheelersburg with a last minute push
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PICKERINGTON, Ohio (WOUB) — After a defensive slugfest for the majority of the game, the Harvest Prep Warriors pulled away with a win against Wheelersburg on their senior night. Wheelersburg… Read More

Hornets dominate Chesapeake in first week of OVC play
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CHESAPEAKE, Ohio (WOUB) – The Coal Grove Hornets (2-2) traveled to meet the Chesapeake Panthers (3-1) to open conference play this week, prevailing 44-14. Chesapeake came into this game with… Read More

Buckeyes top Tomcats in 17th annual Battle Over the Hill
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NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) – The stage was set at Boston Field for a high-stakes season opener: the Nelsonville-York Buckeyes vs. the Trimble Tomcats. This is the 17th meeting between the… Read More

Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) Preview
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Fairland Dragons The Dragons ended last season with a 9-2 record thanks to their quarterback Peyton Jackson. But he graduated, and Head Coach Mike Jackson will have to put a… Read More

Season Preview: Gallia Academy’s new squad and new head coach
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GALLIPOLIS, Ohio (WOUB) – The Gallia Academy Blue Devils are rebuilding after the loss of 14 seniors and their head coach of two years. The Blue Devils placed third in… Read More

The Athens-Hocking Recycling Centers have a plan to continue funding its operations
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Athens-Hocking Recycling Centers may survive for longer than expected. The center went into a financial crisis in November when Athens signed with Rumpke to haul… Read More

Hundreds of families receive free school supplies at an Athens giveaway
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Hundreds of families were able to save money and get free school supplies at a back to school event on Saturday. The Southeast Ohio Rainbow Alliance… Read More

Proposed parcel fee to purchase local recycling center fails to pass
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A proposed parcel fee aimed at buying the Athens-Hocking Recycling Centers has failed to pass, leaving its fate still uncertain. The proposed $24 per year fee… Read More

The final public hearing on parcel fees brings new perspectives and new options
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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

Businesses are preparing for the 19th annual Brew Week
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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

Select residents in Athens, Hocking and Perry counties can get assistance during the summer
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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

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

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

Area residents weigh in on proposed fee to save the local recycling center
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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

Athens City Council votes to join a waste management council of governments
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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

Transitional housing for abuse survivors planned for Athens
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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

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

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

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

Athens plans to keep Rumpke contract, complicating efforts to save recycling facility
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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