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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
For youth experiencing homelessness in southeast Ohio, a helping hand changes lives
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MCARTHUR, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — Both times Christian Bednarz’s mother kicked him out of the house, it was over a car. The first time, the car in question belonged… Read More