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Federal Hocking is facing a budget shortfall due to high premiums and low enrollment
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STEWART, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — Federal Hocking Local Schools will face a $1.66 million shortfall by fiscal year 2027 if it does not cut spending, according to a report… Read More
![A crowd of people stand in the Federal Hocking gym to look at this year's senior projects.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Fed-Hock-senior-projects-crowd2-e1715881828279-900x422.jpg)
Fed Hock’s senior project requirement draws criticism and praise as the district considers changes
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STEWART, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — Myles Vorisek has parked a black 1981 Yamaha motorcycle in the hallway of Federal Hocking High School. It’s not a senior prank. Vorisek, who… Read More
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Money from the Inflation Reduction Act aims to bolster forest farming in southeast Ohio
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BLUE ROCK, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — Kaleb Wilkins grew up around kids whose dream was to escape Appalachia. “Kids that I went to school with, everybody wanted to grow… Read More
![Ohio Governor Mike DeWine speaks at Athens High School to promote a new health initiative.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/DeWine-AHS-talking-e1711404495965-900x422.jpg)
Gov. DeWine visits Athens High School to promote a major investment in children’s healthcare
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THE PLAINS, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — Gov. Mike DeWine visited Athens High School Monday to promote a multimillion-dollar investment in children’s healthcare in Appalachian Ohio. The Appalachian Children’s Health… Read More
![Guests gather in the Athens High School cafeteria for the Global Education Fair.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/MG_0249-e1711141308322-900x422.jpg)
Athens celebrates its international population at the second Global Education Fair
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THE PLAINS, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — Athens residents got a chance to tour the world without leaving town at the second annual Global Education Fair in the Athens High… Read More
![Four members of Morgan High School's championship-winning League of Legends team pose for a photo in the interactive media classroom.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/LoL-team-e1711048249830-900x422.jpg)
The best high school League of Legends team in Ohio lives in Morgan County
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MCCONNELSVILLE, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — For Aaron Dulaney, it was the perfect validation. The Morgan High School teacher spent three years volunteering after hours with a group of students… Read More
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Voters reject Alexander Local School District’s levy again
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — Voters rejected Alexander Local School District’s operating levy Tuesday night, raising major questions about the district’s financial future. This was the second time that… Read More
![Members of the Ukrainian Olympic skeleton racing team pose with Holly Dallman and her husband Tom.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/MG_0140-e1710269974781-900x422.jpg)
Olympic athletes from Ukraine made a trip to Athens to thank local volunteers and pay respects
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — Ukrainian Olympic athletes joined local volunteers Sunday in the basement of the First Presbyterian Church to commemorate an international partnership delivering supplies to war-torn… Read More
![A copy of the template the Board of Elections used to draft the ballot language for the Alexander levy. There is a note below the template to adapt the wording to what Alexander submitted.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_9575-1-e1710184160805-900x422.jpg)
A Board of Elections error means voters will see incorrect ballot text for the Alexander school levy
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — The Athens County Board of Elections held an emergency meeting Saturday with officials from Alexander Local Schools after discovering an error in the ballot… Read More
![Butternut squash and other produce sit on a shelf at the Cat's Cupboard food pantry in Ohio University's Baker University Center.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_9401-e1707338859254-900x422.jpg)
Work limits and poor public transit create food insecurity among Ohio University’s international students
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — Ghanaian student Francis Ametepey had many expectations of America, but food insecurity was not one of them. “Imagine traveling, crossing thousands of miles from… Read More
![A yard sign saying to vote yes for the Alexander school levy.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Alexander-levy-yes-sign-e1709069849378-900x422.png)
Alexander Local Schools predicts layoffs and new fees for students if its operating levy fails again
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ALBANY, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — The operating levy for Alexander Local Schools is one of Athens County’s most vexed political issues. And on March 19, it will be on… Read More
![A woman wearing a medical mask stands beside paper bags with meal deliveries for the program Meals on Wheels.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_9523-e1708982935144-900x422.jpg)
A levy on the March ballot could expand Meals on Wheels services in Athens County
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GLOUSTER, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — Every week, Paula Hoke delivers food to seniors throughout Athens County. Today, one is eager to show her something: a get-well card with pictures… Read More
![A high school student and a senior citizen dance at Fort Frye's Senior Citizen Prom.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_9481-e1708385574204-900x422.jpg)
A senior citizen prom at Fort Frye High School gives generations the chance to connect
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BEVERLY, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — When Pam Bennett was a student at Fort Frye High School, one of the big events each year was the senior citizen prom. Students… Read More
![A whiteboard advertises Child Care sponsored by THS student council.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_9442-e1708379221255-900x422.jpg)
Trimble student council offers free childcare to attract more parents to parent-teacher conferences
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GLOUSTER, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — Students at Trimble High School stepped up to bolster attendance at parent-teacher conferences by offering free childcare Thursday evening. Trimble has struggled with poor… Read More
![A screen in a movie theater shows the opening scene from the film "Carol of the Bells."](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_9432-e1707948793986-900x422.jpg)
Ukrainian-Athenians host a film screening to mark the war’s second anniversary
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — Athens residents and Ukrainian activists came together Tuesday night for a film screening in a solemn commemoration of the second anniversary of the war… Read More
![Butternut squash and other produce sit on a shelf at the Cat's Cupboard food pantry in Ohio University's Baker University Center.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_9401-e1707338859254-900x422.jpg)
Food insecurity is prevalent on campuses across the US, including Ohio University
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — Food insecurity remains a persistent issue among college and university students throughout the United States, and Ohio University is no exception. A report from… Read More
![A person puts powdered milk into a baby bottle.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/shutterstock_454504717-e1707169519878-900x422.jpg)
Congressional inaction on WIC puts access to baby formula at risk for low-income Ohioans
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — Budget gridlock in Washington could mean low-income women in southeast Ohio lose access to baby formula through WIC. The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for… Read More
![Food trays, Snowville yogurt containers, and trays of chopped butternut squash sit out in preparation for a free meal program.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/ucm-center-free-meal-prep-e1706732825589-900x422.jpg)
Athens free meal providers plan for better cooperation to fight hunger and loneliness
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — Athens free meal providers met as a group for the first time ever in December to coordinate their efforts amid worsening hunger and social… Read More
![Rows of cots with blankets and pillows in a large open facility.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/WOUB_Shelter_00148-1-e1702423560667-900x422.jpg)
After months of planning, a resource center with services for homelessness opens in Chillicothe
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CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — Months of collaboration among local stakeholders have finally borne fruit with the opening of a new homeless shelter on the outskirts of Chillicothe. An… Read More
![A green metal bench sits on a brick path by a tree.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/IMG_8173-e1684877186201-900x422.jpg)
The Athens Friendship Bench program announces new community training as its popularity grows
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — Olivia Degitz has noticed a change among the teenagers who come to the Chauncey Public Library to hang out. “When somebody comes into the… Read More
![Mark Slagle shovels his parents sidewalk in Athens, Ohio, on Friday, Feb. 4, 2022. “Why did my parents have to buy a double wide lot,” he said with a smile. [Joseph Scheller | WOUB]](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/220204_SnowFeatures_0299-e1701454349669-900x422.jpg)
HAPCAP’s Winter Crisis Program is now accepting applications
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Help is available this winter for low-income residents in the HAPCAP service area who need emergency heating. The Winter Crisis Program of Hocking Athens Perry Community… Read More
![A refrigerator sits next to a shelf with dishware.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_9146-e1701456900895-900x422.jpg)
An Athens youth center wants to build a kitchen as hunger in the area worsens
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — An Athens youth center plans to build a new kitchen to address growing hunger in the area. This will be a big step up… Read More
![A teenage girl kneels by a collection of toys for a toy drive.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_9154-e1701214707234-900x422.jpg)
An Athens teen is seeking donations for Gwen’s Magical Toy Drive on Saturday
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — An Athens teen is collecting toys for kids for the holiday season. Gwen Mouat was in Macy’s with her aunt four years ago when… Read More
![Fruits and vegetables on display at a farmer's market stall.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/farmers-market-3-e1700586875159-900x422.jpg)
ARPA funds made 2023 a bumper year for the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program, but 2024 funding may shrink
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program that gives seniors money to buy local produce served a record number of people in southeast Ohio this… Read More
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Dollar General settlement gives Ohio foodbanks $750,000
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — Money from a settlement between Dollar General and the Ohio attorney general will go to foodbanks throughout the state. The state sued Dollar General… Read More