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Athens plans to add more electric city vehicles, EV charging stations
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The city of Athens is making a switch from gas, to electric when it comes to its city vehicles. Through a recent agreement with Enterprise to… Read More
Revenge Season: OU football can make history with MAC title
By: Dylan Westmeyer
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University football has the chance to make history at Ford Field in Detroit this weekend. The Bobcats won the MAC East for the first time… Read More
Girls wrestling officially sanctioned by OHSAA
By: Zack Mothersbaugh
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ALBANY, Ohio (WOUB) — After a unanimous vote, the OHSAA decided to add girls wrestling for the 2022-2023 season. This comes to the delight of a lot of schools who… Read More
Nelsonville-York Celebrates New Weight Room
By: Ethan Sargeant
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NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) – Excitement is high with the Nelsonville York football team, not just because the Buckeyes are 5-1 on the gridiron. They currently sit in pole position to… Read More
CoLab at Ohio U hosts StartUp Market
By: Brenna Nye, Owen McDermott
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — In celebration of Global Entrepreneurship week, Ohio University’s College of Business hosted a StartUp Market in the CoLab in Alden Library for student and local entrepreneurs… Read More
Technical Foul: Dwindling Number of Referees Affecting High School Athletics
By: Carl Blalock
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – For Trimble Assistant Athletic Director Joe Richards, some Friday mornings are very stressful as he looks for referees to officiate a football game just hours before… Read More
Food and Power class sponsors food drive for Southeast Ohio Food Bank
By: Hailey Hollinger
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — An Ohio University class focused on food insecurity sponsored a food drive this week. Dr. Charles Lester, an assistant professor at the university through its honors… Read More
Ohio Football player Sam Wiglusz brings team success from OSU experience
By: Reese Thompson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Sam Wiglusz did not have the typical path to the Bobcat football program. He instead walked on at Ohio State after graduating Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School…. Read More
Athens Public Transit unveils electric bus
By: Morgan Anderson
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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
Ohio University host Veterans Day events
By: Brenna Nye
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ATHENS, OHIO (WOUB) – Ohio University hosted events to support veterans all week long. On the third floor of the Baker University Center, flags of the different military branches were… Read More
The Athens Bobcats Ice Hockey Club Team Starts Their Season
By: Jensen Knecht
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Not only is Bird Arena home to the Ohio University Bobcats, but also the Athens Bobcats. The Athens Bobcats are a club hockey team for high… Read More
OUPD Chief: We prioritize diversity in hiring
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – The chief of the Ohio University Police Department (OUPD) said his department prioritizes diversity in their hiring process. Diversity in the staff means increased representation for… Read More
Lady Tomcats win the district championship for the third year in a row
By: Morgan Anderson
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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
Halloween block party returns with more family-friendly events
By: Hailey Hollinger
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Halloween Block Party on Court Street returned this year for the first time since 2020. It usually occurs on the Saturday closest to Halloween every… Read More
Heating company president shares how to make the most of home heating systems in the winter
By: Juliana Colant
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — As the days get shorter and nights get colder, many homeowners turn to heating systems to warm their homes. However, using more heat leads to higher… Read More
Jackson High School kicker gives back despite injury
By: Cameron Knupp
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JACKSON, Ohio (WOUB) — Jackson High School kicker Ethan Crabtree is working to get 82 coats into the hands of those in need this winter as part of his “Kicks… Read More
Doug’s Carry Out hosts annual Trunk Or Treat
By: Erin Ashley
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ALBANY, Ohio (WOUB) – Doug’s Carry-Out hosted its third annual Trunk-Or-Treat event last night. Doug’s Trunk-Or-Treat event calls for the community to gather and trick-or-treat out of their cars. Michael… Read More
New MOU creates mutual aid between local police forces
By: Juliana Colant
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens City Councilmembers received a draft agreement of a new MOU between the Athens Sherriff’s Office and Athens Police Department at last night’s Athens City Council… Read More
Ohio University raises minimum wage for hourly student employees
By: Cameron Knupp
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University has raised the minimum wage for hourly student employees from $9.30 per hour to $11 per hour, according to Ohio University’s website. Students who work… Read More
The Athens Bulldogs defeat the Marietta Tigers to make it to the mens soccer district semi-finals.
By: Jensen Knecht
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Athens, Ohio (WOUB)- The Athens boy’s soccer team beat the Marietta Tigers 4-2 at Logan High School Wednesday night in the district semi-final game. In the first half of the… Read More
Local food bank president: Biden’s plan to end hunger by end of decade is ambitious
By: Andre Norrils
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ATHENS, Ohio – On Wednesday, President Joe Biden unveiled a plan to end hunger in the United States by 2030. This was announced at the White House Conference on Food,… Read More
Ryan, Vance debate inflation, abortion, immigration; Early voting begins
By: Reese Thompson
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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WOUB) — With the Midterm election less than a month away, Tim Ryan and JD Vance battled in Youngstown, Ohio for their last debate. The candidates were asked… Read More
Alexander’s D’Augustino sets career goal record; Spartans win 6-2
By: Owen McDermott
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Alexander Varsity Boys Soccer Team (8-5-3) found themselves on top after an 8 goal thriller ending at 6-2 against the Miami Trace Panthers (6-9-3). After… Read More
Despite seasonal depression affecting millions, solutions exist
By: Cole Patterson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Eileen Marsal Koch is no stranger to a seasonal disorder that affects millions of people every year. Despite the negative effects that seasonal affective disorder, also… Read More
Flu Season approaches as COVID-19 numbers decline
By: Cameron Knupp
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — It’s been almost four years since the COVID-19 pandemic turned the world on its head. As COVID-19 numbers decline, mask mandates are lifted, and restrictions are… Read More