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For Jeep enthusiasts, this annual Ohio festival is all about community
By: Viviana Frazini
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CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (WOUB) — For Greg Moore, Ohio Jeep Fest feels less like an event and more like a family reunion. As he walked through the festival grounds Saturday in… Read More
A teen paralyzed after a fall during an Athens block party dropped his lawsuit against the organizers
By: Thomas Billington
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A young man who was paralyzed after falling from a roof during an Athens block party dropped his lawsuit against the event’s organizers. Braeden Peercy, who… Read More
A proposed bill in Ohio could limit access to a commonly prescribed abortion pill
By: Natalie LaFleur
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A bill moving through the Ohio Legislature doesn’t mention the word abortion once, but supporters and opponents both recognize it would restrict access to abortion pills. … Read More
An Athens company drops its lawsuit against the city over fire training mishap
By: Thomas Billington
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — An Athens property owner dropped its lawsuit against the city nearly two years after filing it. East State Street Development sued over a fire training mishap… Read More
Camp Invention turns STEM into summer adventure for local children
By: Jenna Bolton
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Campers huddled around a table examining suspicious splatters and fluffy strands of fur, using detective gadgets to track clues left behind in a series of mischievous… Read More
Athens City Council considers new equipment and surface for a community center playground
By: Simon Molloy
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The City Council is proposing an upgrade to the pre-K playground behind the Athens Community Center. The proposal right now is to replace the playground equipment… Read More
A lawsuit alleges excessive force by Meigs County deputies during an arrest
By: Thomas Billington
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – A Meigs County woman recently filed a lawsuit accusing Meigs County sheriff’s deputies of using excessive force during a traffic stop. The lawsuit, filed May 19… Read More
Coroner identifies the man who was found dead in an apartment fire in The Plains
By: Thomas Billington
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Athens County coroner’s office has identified the man who was found dead after a fire in raged through an apartment in The Plains three weeks ago. … Read More
Two Ohio University students were arrested during a demonstration outside a board of trustees meeting
By: Joshua Hoerner
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Two Ohio University students were arrested during a demonstration Thursday afternoon that started outside and migrated inside a building where the board of trustees was meeting…. Read More
Nelsonville is considering locations for a new city pool
By: Haley Richardson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Nelsonville took suggestions for a place to build a new community pool after having to close its current one because of structural issues. During Thursday’s town hall, residents suggested the… Read More
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Athens City Council has rejected the expansion of a drone program for first responders
By: Charlie Ihlenfeld
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Athens will not support an expanded drone program for first responders after a 5-2 City Council vote rejected the measure. The council chamber was packed with residents opposed to the proposal,… Read More
Athens begins work to address water breaks on North Hill
By: Charlie Ihlenfeld
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Athens City Council is moving forward with plans to address water line breaks on North Hill and Columbia Avenue. At Monday’s meeting, Service-Safety Director Andy Stone provided… Read More
A proposal to rezone land near The Ridges to build supportive housing hits a costly delay
By: Charlie Ihlenfeld
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – After an initial push, a project for rehabilitation housing will be set back several months. Before Monday night’s council meeting, the 317 Board, which is leading… Read More
Athens City Council makes a decision on the Pledge of Allegiance before meetings
By: Charlie Ihlenfeld
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Four minutes before Athens City Council began its meeting Tuesday night, Ohio University College Republicans President Aiden Fox stood and called the assembled crowd to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. … Read More
Rival Nelsonville city councils meet, making the city’s future more uncertain
By: Haley Richardson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Two opposing city councils met in Nelsonville this week in different locations and at different times, each claiming to be the rightful government. On Monday, candidates who ran under a ballot initiative to change… Read More
A former Nelsonville clerk pleads guilty to charges of theft in office
By: Joshua Hoerner
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A former Nelsonville clerk has pled guilty to three criminal charges for stealing city funds. Jessica Mount served as the Nelsonville Police Department and Mayor’s Court… Read More
The OUtlet – December 5, 2025
By: Katie Murphy
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — This week on The OUtlet, U.S. soybean deals with China face uncertainty, and our graduating seniors say goodbye to Ohio University and WOUB.
Athens City Council rejected amendments to a temporary shelter plan
By: Charlie Ihlenfeld
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Athens City Council rejected proposed amendments for temporary homeless shelters on Monday. After passing an ordinance on Nov. 17 to allow The Gathering Place to operate Conestoga Huts in its parking lot on North Congress, the council declined to… Read More
The OUtlet – November 21, 2025
By: Katie Murphy
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — This week on The OUtlet, a new mascot helps the community learn to recycle, and a kitchen fire temporarily shuts down Jackie O’s Public House.
The OUtlet – November 14, 2025
By: Katie Murphy
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — This week on The OUtlet, Amesville packs the community center for a night of swing dancing, and Donkey Coffee introduces its new four-legged team member.
The OUtlet – November 7, 2025
By: Katie Murphy
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — This week on The OUtlet, a 50-year firefighting career comes to a close. How a first responder’s impact reaches far beyond the station, and the ongoing… Read More
The OUtlet – October 31, 2025
By: Katie Murphy
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — This week on The OUtlet, our look at the 2025 General Election. A crucial funding decision for disability services is on the ballot for Athens County… Read More
The OUtlet – October 24, 2025
By: Katie Murphy
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — This week on The OUtlet, legal battles leave the future of Nelsonville’s government uncertain as Election Day approaches, and Ohio University professor Thomas Hayes returns after… Read More
The OUtlet – October 17, 2025
By: Katie Murphy
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — This week on The OUtlet, residents of Vinton County pay tribute to Ohio’s first female sheriff, and a century of Bobcat pride — how the OU… Read More
Candidates running for office in Nelsonville address government uncertainty at a roundtable
By: Haley Richardson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – During Tuesday night’s roundtable for Nelsonville candidates, voters had one main question on their minds: What happens to the government Jan. 1? The answer? City Manager… Read More
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