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Traffic signal upgrades on East State Street in Athens are expected to reduce congestion
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Rush hour on East State Street in Athens may soon get a little smoother, thanks to a new city project aimed at improving traffic flow. On… Read More

Ohio’s new 911 system will shave response times by pinpointing callers’ locations
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THE PLAINS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio’s 911 system is getting a major overhaul with a $46 million upgrade aimed at improving its services across the state. Washington and Monroe counties… Read More

Meet the first generation farmers fighting climate change with cows
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — When CJ Morgan goes to a cattle sale, sellers are quick to give him their attention. They don’t realize it’s actually his fiancé, Molly Sowash, who… Read More

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour shows in Pittsburgh and Cincinnati were Swiftie heaven
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Perhaps the most unexpected consequence of Taylor Swift’s passage through Pittsburgh and Cincinnati was the fashion that bloomed in both cities. These were not just concerts…. Read More

An Athens native builds community and promotes growth through table tennis
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Gaelan Mullins handed out paddles and balls to the players around him, who took their positions at the tables lined up across the room. What followed was… Read More

An old Chauncey school is becoming a restaurant and brewery, with a nod to its history
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CHAUNCEY, Ohio (WOUB) — As Brooke and Austin McDonough have been renovating the old Chauncey School, they’ve come across all sorts of surprises. “We’ve been finding random rooms,” Brooke said. Like… Read More

A pasture tour teaches sustainability practices to southeast Ohio farmers
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STOCKPORT, Ohio (WOUB) — As the sun peaked behind the mid-day clouds, Bob Hendershot led a group of southeast Ohio farmers through a pasture and then stopped to point at… Read More

Chipotle and Starbucks are coming to East State Street in Athens
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Chipotle and Starbucks are officially coming to East State Street in Athens, a year after the developer had hoped to have the businesses up and running…. Read More

Students in southeast Ohio trade classrooms for pasture on their school farm
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SARAHSVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — Deep in the rolling hills of southeast Ohio is Shenandoah High School, home of the Zeps and the first entirely student-operated farm in the Appalachian region…. Read More

A Columbus hotel company is moving ahead with plans for a historic building in Athens
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A Columbus hotel company will move forward with its plans to convert the long-vacant historic Athens building into an extended-stay hotel with retail space after a… Read More

Athens Lady Bulldogs fall to Sheridan after sectional championship
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – With a sectional championship title under each of their belts, the Athens Lady Bulldogs (15-9, 10-2) squared off with the Sheridan Generals (22-2, 15-1) in Piketon,… Read More

Athens Lady Bulldogs cut the nets in Jackson after Sectional Final win
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Taking home the sectional championship title, the Athens Lady Bulldogs (15-8, 10-2) hit the road to take on the Jackson Ironladies (14-8, 9-0). Sometimes, the underdogs… Read More

Athens Public Transit unveils electric bus
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Athens Public Transit unveiled its newest form of travel, its first-ever electric bus Nov. 9. Passion Works, a studio centered on inclusivity based in Athens, hosted… Read More

Lady Tomcats win the district championship for the third year in a row
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GLOUSTER, Ohio (WOUB) – The Trimble Tomcats girls volleyball team won its third district championship in a row Oct. 29 and will compete in the regional semifinals against Newark Catholic… Read More

Federal Valley Resource Center provides accessibility through music lending library
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STEWART, Ohio (WOUB) – The building that is now better known as the Federal Valley Resource Center first opened its doors as Rome High School in 1897. Flash forward 125… Read More

Coal Grove’s perfect season comes to a close against Portsmouth
By: Morgan Anderson, Morgan Ellis
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COAL GROVE, Ohio (WOUB) — The Portsmouth Trojans traveled to Dawson-Bryant High School for an in-conference matchup against the Coal Grove Hornets this past Friday. For the Hornets, senior running… Read More

Alexander defends The Alley on senior night from intruding Bulldogs
By: Chloe Workman, Morgan Anderson
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ALBANY, Ohio (WOUB) — It was an electric night in the Alley as the Alexander Spartans took down rival, the Athens Bulldogs 57-46. It was a back-and-forth affair, both teams’… Read More

The Athens boys’ notch an impressive conference victory against the Meigs Marauders
By: Chloe Workman, Morgan Anderson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Many fans walked into the McAfee Gymnasium on Tuesday night expecting an underdog loss from the Athens Bulldogs (4-13), but instead left with an unexpected upset… Read More

Vinton County takes a bite out of Athens, leaving team in turmoil
By: Caleb McCleskey, Morgan Anderson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB ) — After coming off an overtime loss Tuesday at Wellston, the Athens Bulldogs looked to bounce back against the Vinton County Vikings on their home floor. The Bulldogs… Read More

Athens robs the raiders late to secure a win against River Valley
By: Caleb McCleskey, Morgan Anderson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A game that truly had all who were in the McAfee Gymnasium on the edge of their seats, the Athens Lady Bulldogs (4-13) took home a… Read More

Athens comeback against McClain falls short despite impressive rebounding performance
By: Caleb McCleskey, Morgan Anderson
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After a 33-point loss against Vinton County, the Athens Lady Bulldogs try to start another win streak against the McClain Tigers. The Bulldogs came out with a lot of energy… Read More

Athens Lady Bulldogs veteran squad gears up for the 21-22 season
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The Athens Bulldogs found themselves rounding out the sixth spot of the TVC-Ohio standings with an overall record of 4-18. However, with all starters returning, this allows them an opportunity… Read More

Cadets are on cloud nine with a Barnesville blowout in playoff rematch
By: Jack Demmler, Morgan Anderson
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ZANESVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — The Fort Frye Cadets piloted a comfortable win against the Barnesville Shamrocks in the Divison VI Regional Semifinal game. In comparison to the 2020 season, Fort… Read More

Piketon’s undefeated (red)streak comes to an end
By: Cameron Young, Morgan Anderson
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PIKETON, Ohio (WOUB) — The Piketon Redstreaks’ historical season came to an end on Saturday in a Regional Quarterfinal loss to the Columbus Academy Vikings. It was their first undefeated… Read More

Bulldogs Devour Aces, Put An End To Amanda-Clearcreek’s Hot Streak
By: Bryan Kurp, Morgan Anderson
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AMANDA, Ohio (WOUB) — Coming in hot for week six of the Mid-State League, a showdown of the season: Bloom-Carroll versus Amanda-Clearcreek. Coming into the game, the Aces (3-1) were… Read More