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Former Athens quarterback Joe Burrow starts foundation targeting food insecurity and Mental Health
By: Ethan Sargeant
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Joe Burrow has quite the CV. In Athens, he led the Bulldogs to a state title game in 2014 while shattering numerous Ohio passing records. Then… Read More
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Athens to go renewable with the addition of solar panels
By: Zack Mothersbaugh
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — After nearly six years spent buying and a year and a half of setting up, Deputy Service Safety Director Andrew Chiki and Third Sun Kokosing Solar… Read More
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Federal Valley Resource Center provides accessibility through music lending library
By: Morgan Anderson
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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
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Athens sophomore’s future bright after reaching tennis districts
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens Sophomore Vlada Kiryukhin lost in the first round of the Southeast District Tournament. Despite the loss, the future looks bright for the Athens High sophomore…. Read More
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Late Athens baseball coach remembered, revered
By: Carl Blalock
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athletic Coaches are role models who many athletes look up to, and one such role model was late Athens baseball coach Bill Woodell. Coach Woodell was… Read More
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Formerly injured Ohio University freshman comes back with with a bang
By: Andre Norrils
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ATHENS, Ohio — From a sudden early-season injury to now being named Mid-American Conference East Offensive Player of the Week. Sieh Bangura, a redshirt freshman came into one of the… Read More
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Ohio University alumni decide to stay in Athens post-graduation, become business owners
By: Andre Norrils
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ATHENS, Ohio – Ohio University (OU) alumni are traveling to Athens, this week to celebrate Homecoming Week, but some decided to stay in the area post-graduation and become business owners…. Read More
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Athens City-County Health Department offers free car seat checks
By: Brenna Nye
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ATHENS, OHIO – Motor vehicle crashes are the second leading cause of death for children in the United States. For parents who have children that need car seats, public health… Read More
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Overhaul of Nelsonville water line is coming soon
By: Brenna Nye
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ATHENS, OHIO (WOUB) – Nelsonville residents have been struggling with disruptions in their water supply for months, from restaurants having to temporarily close to Nelsonville-York High School not being able… Read More
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Council hears ordinance for a new Athens fire station
By: Juliana Colant
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A new Athens City Council ordinance proposed moving the fire department headquarters to a new location. The current building sits on 61 Columbus Road, just before… Read More
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Chief: Ongoing firefighter shortage leaves Athens vulnerable
By: Owen McDermott
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An ongoing firefighter shortage in the state of Ohio has left multiple areas, especially the southeast, vulnerable to alarming damages, said Athens Chief of Fire, Robert Rymer. With the current… Read More
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New Esports Arena at Ohio University Accessible to Everyone
By: Payton Brooker
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ATHENS, OHIO – Ohio University’s esports facility opened Sept. 19 after more than four years of construction and offers a way to introduce college students to the social power of… Read More
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Athens City Council Amends Anti-Scavenging Policies, Set Expectations for Upcoming Trash Contract Negotiations
By: Carl Blalock
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Athens, OHIO (WOUB) — Dumpster divers that get caught could end up paying $50 more. The Athens City Council held a special meeting Monday to, among other things, change its… Read More
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Athens High School deals with school shooting hoax
By: Jensen Knecht
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Athens High School, like schools in Hamilton, Clark, and Montgomery counties, received a shooting threat last week. Athens Principal Chad Springer said the threat was a… Read More