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Athens County Children Services asks voters to renew its levy amid ballooning child placement costs
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — Athens County Children Services is seeking voter approval of a renewal levy in November supporting the placement of children in foster care. The 3… Read More
Nationwide Children’s new Athens offshoot brings child health care “Close To Home” in southeast Ohio
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — When Melissa Kitrick’s daughter needs medical care, it often means another trip to Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus. “The transportation alone takes almost a… Read More
Libby’s Pumpkin Patch, a popular fall destination in Athens County, won’t open due to drought
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ALBANY, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — For over a decade, southeast Ohio residents have been visiting Libby’s Pumpkin Patch outside Albany for hay rides, corn mazes and, of course, pumpkins…. Read More
Warehouse workers feel the strain as Congress debates food bank funding
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LOGAN, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — If someone in southeast Ohio picks up food from a food pantry, it probably stopped at the Southeast Ohio Foodbank warehouse first. The warehouse… Read More
Vinton’s ‘loud and proud’ approach to overdose awareness sees a massive reduction in deaths
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MCARTHUR, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — Anyone taking State Route 93 east out of McArthur Thursday evening might have thought there was a party at the county fairground. There were… Read More
Ohio has mandated schools follow the science of reading. Many southeast Ohio schools were one step ahead
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JACKSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — Sommer McCorkle knew early on that her son was behind in reading. “We had been working with a tutor, and I was working with… Read More
Alexander’s new playground invites more kids to be included in recess fun, and organizers say they aren’t stopping there
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ALBANY, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — School has yet to begin, but the new playground at Alexander Elementary School has already won the approval of its most important constituents: children…. Read More
Alexander will not put a levy on the November ballot as its financial outlook improves slightly
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ALBANY, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — After two consecutive electoral defeats, the income tax levy to fund Alexander Local School District will not appear on the ballot in November. The… Read More
Supporters of a Nelsonville ballot initiative disbanding the city charter turn their attention to the Court of Appeals
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — The fate of a ballot initiative that would disband Nelsonville’s charter government now rests with the Fourth District Court of Appeals. Supporters of the… Read More
An initiative to remake Nelsonville’s city government appears less likely to make the fall ballot
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — A judge has put a temporary hold on efforts to advance a ballot initiative that would remake Nelsonville’s city government. The initiative would end… Read More
The next Athens Porchfest is scheduled and its organizers want more people talking about porches
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — Rob Delach wants to talk about porches. It’s only been one month since the first-ever Near East Side Neighborhood Porchfest, and Delach, who helped… Read More
Glouster’s youth grapple with the impact of substance use disorder in a new book
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GLOUSTER, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — After Briley Mash saw her dad hit her mom, her uncle carried her to her grandparents’ house. Her father ran away; someone called the… Read More
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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 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 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