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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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’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
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
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
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
‘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
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
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