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Southeast Ohio Lags Behind Rest Of State In Census Completion
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — With four weeks left before Ohio’s census deadline, efforts are underway to encourage southeast Ohio residents to make sure they are counted. Overall, response rates in Appalachian… Read More
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Nelsonville-York School Board Approves Phased Back-To-School Plan For Fall
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NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — Nelsonville-York School District board members approved a phased back-to-school plan at the board’s August meeting on Wednesday. Superintendent Rick Edwards said the district worked with the… Read More
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OHIO Community Has Mixed Reaction To Phased Return; University Assures It Has Safe Plans In Place
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Members of the Ohio University community have mixed reactions to the university’s announcement that students will return to the Athens campus this fall in phases, as… Read More
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New Wastewater Treatment Plant Construction Underway in Nelsonville
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NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — The city of Nelsonville received help for a project to improve its water system. The Appalachian Regional Commission has awarded a $250,000 grant to the city… Read More
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Back-To-School Plans Taking Shape For Athens County Districts
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Athens County, K-12 school administrators and county school boards are deciding how to proceed with the upcoming fall semester…. Read More
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Athens City Council Unanimously Passes Face Mask Ordinance
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Face coverings are now required in most public places in Athens after City Council unanimously approved an ordinance Monday night during a special online meeting. The… Read More
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Four Athens County School Districts Suspend Student Activities Due To COVID-19
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ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) — Four Athens County school districts have suspended extracurricular and/or athletic activities temporarily due to the rise of COVID-19 in the county. Athens City School District… Read More
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Athens City Council Considering Ordinance Requiring Face Coverings In Public
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens City Council is one step closer to approving an ordinance requiring face masks in public places. Council members, the mayor, and community members discussed the… Read More
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Some Athens Businesses Close (Again) Due To COVID-19
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Some restaurants, bars, and coffee shops in uptown Athens have closed again after the steady rise of COVID-19 cases in the county. Several of these establishments… Read More
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Athens Restaurant Closes Temporarily After Employee Tests Positive For COVID-19
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Casa Nueva and Cantina has closed temporarily after an employee tested positive for COVID-19, the restaurant announced on its Facebook page Wednesday. Grace Corbin, the marketing… Read More
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Ohio University Reopens Voluntary Separation or Retirement Program
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University has reopened a voluntary separation or retirement program (VSRP) for eligible faculty, executive vice president and provost Elizabeth Sayrs said in an email Wednesday…. Read More
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Eight Ohio University Student-Athletes Test Positive For COVID-19
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Eight Ohio University student-athletes have tested positive for COVID-19, the university announced Tuesday. These students have been asked to return to their permanent residences to isolate… Read More
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Where To View Fireworks On Independence Day Weekend In Southeast Ohio
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Many fireworks celebrations and festivals have been cancelled this year due to COVID-19, but a number of communities still have fireworks shows on the schedule for… Read More
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Dozens Rally On State Street After Most Recent Job Cuts At Ohio University
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — In the wake of another round of job cuts at Ohio University, more than 50 people stood on East State Street to support those whose positions… Read More
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Uncertainty, Frustration Remain For Union Workers In Absence Of Contract With University
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Local union leaders say they are still working with Ohio University to agree on a new contract and address wrongful termination grievances, though the process is… Read More
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Watch: Fond Memories With Ohio University’s Former President Alden
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Vernon R. Alden, the 15th president of Ohio University, died Monday at the age of 97 from complications of pneumonia. He was living in Boston. Alden,… Read More
![A marker in memory of Christopher Davis, who was lynched in 1881 by a mob of White men. The marker is on Mulberry Street in Athens, Ohio.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Christopher-Davis-marker-crop-900x422.jpg)
New Historical Marker Memorializes Man Lynched In Athens
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A new historical marker has been dedicated to a Black man from Athens County who was lynched in 1881. The marker sits on Mulberry Street in… Read More
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Athens County Law Enforcement Emphasizes Repeated Training On Use Of Force
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — As law enforcement officers’ use of force is again in national news after the death of George Floyd, the heads of three Athens County agencies say… Read More
![Sam Jones, left, demonstrates some boxing stances and combinations with Rob Robinson at Sam's Gym in Glouster, Ohio, on Wednesday, June 10, 2020.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/sam-and-rob-900x422.jpg)
Sam’s Gym Owner Looks Forward To Welcoming Glouster Kids Back To Ring
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GLOUSTER, Ohio (WOUB) — Sam Jones has been all around the world as a boxing professional and coach, but his biggest focus for many years has been educating and encouraging… Read More
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Two Local Movie Theatres Prepare To Reopen June 19
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Two movie theatres in Athens County are reopening Friday after being closed for three months due to COVID-19. Under guidelines from the state of Ohio, theatre… Read More
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People Line Up On East State Street To Support Black Lives Matter Movement
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens residents lined up on East State Street Friday to show support for the Black Lives Matter movement and stand in solidarity with protesters across the… Read More
![Part of the crowd in Athens for a protest Tuesday, June 2, 2020. This protest was in solidarity with other events across the United States after George Floyd's death in Minneapolis.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/athens-crowd-tuesday-900x422.jpg)
Hundreds In Athens Join Nationwide Day Of Protest
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A crowd of at least 500 people lined the streets in Athens for a peaceful protest on Tuesday, joining a day of demonstrations across the United… Read More
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‘We Will Fight For What’s Right:’ People March For George Floyd In Athens
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Twice in as many days, more than 100 people rallied their voices and handmade signs in Athens on Sunday to protest the deaths of George Floyd and… Read More
![Mary Nally writes "Athens Stands in Solidarity" with chalk on the sidewalk outside of the Athens County Courthouse on Sunday, May 31, 2020.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/athens-solidarity-900x422.jpg)
Athens Spreads Messages Of Love And Calls For Justice Uptown During Sidewalk Chalk Event
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athenians of all ages met uptown on Sunday afternoon to chalk the sidewalks with messages, affirming support of the black community and calling for justice after… Read More
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Athens County Libraries Reopen, With Some Changes
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County Public Libraries reopened on Tuesday, with some changes in place to meet state and local guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Visitors are… Read More