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Incumbent Athens County Commissioner Charlie Adkins plans to continue focusing on infrastructure, including sewer upgrades
By: Arielle Teppert
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Incumbent Athens County Commissioner Charlie Adkins is seeking re-election to continue the work of building up key infrastructure in the county. Charlie Adkins says he’s spent… Read More
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Athens City Council considers increasing sewer rates and approves construction of citywide sidewalk ramps
By: Meg Kuczinski
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Athens residents and businesses could see an increase in their sewer rates starting next year. The Athens City Council is considering an ordinance that would raise… Read More
Athens High School football players have sued the school district over their removal from the team
By: Donovan Varney
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Athens, OH (WOUB) – Three Athens High School football players have filed lawsuits against the school district over their suspensions from the team. Two were suspended for drug use and… Read More
The OUtlet – October 18, 2024
By: Caleb McCleskey
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — This week on The OUtlet, a local organization raises money to aid people diagnosed with breast cancer and educate communities on the importance of early detection,… Read More
Athens City Council and city administration clash on a reappointment to the city’s Board of Zoning Appeals
By: Jack Greene
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Athens, OHIO (WOUB) – The city of Athens could face a difficult legal question if the City Council votes no Monday on one of the mayor’s reappointments to the Board… Read More
The OUtlet – October 11, 2024
By: Caleb McCleskey
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — This week on The OUtlet, a recent forum gives candidates for the House of Representatives a chance to persuade voters, and Athens City Council plans to… Read More
Ohio provides funds to restore the Sunday Creek Watershed
By: Rosie Wong
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TRIMBLE, Ohio (WOUB) — A local community development organization received $120,000 to reverse environmental damage to parts of the Sunday Creek Watershed caused by abandoned coal mines. Rural Action… Read More
Ohio’s struggles to recruit volunteer firefighters hits Athens County
By: Arielle Teppert
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – As calls for help are increasing, there are fewer volunteer firefighters to answer in Ohio. Richland Volunteer Fire Department Chief Dale Sinclair deals with the issue… Read More
The Athens Area Stand Down event helps veterans experiencing homelessness
By: Alison Patton
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Now that October is here and the nights are getting chillier, people who are experiencing homelessness are even more vulnerable. Those concerned about veterans hope a… Read More
Athens City Council approves an outdoor event to help uptown business impacted by construction
By: Meg Kuczinski
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – The Athens City Council agreed to help out a business owner impacted by a sidewalk closure that has significantly restricted foot traffic in front of her store…. Read More
Athens County treasurer candidates make their pitch to voters at a League of Women Voters forum
By: Haley Richardson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – At a forum last week the two candidates for Athens County treasurer emphasized that voters should not underestimate the influence of this office. Taylor Sappington said the… Read More
The OUtlet – October 4, 2024
By: Caleb McCleskey
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — An Ohio University field hockey player reflects on their time as a Bobcat as they enter their final year, and advocates want Athens to address accessibility… Read More
Athens City Commission on Disabilities members call out the city for lack of accessibility
By: Jack Greene
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Athens, OHIO (WOUB) – Members of the Athens City Commission on Disabilities say the city’s work to address accessibility issues is “a systematic failure.” Commission Chair Davey McNelly told the… Read More
Habitat for Humanity needs more volunteers to help build homes
By: Alison Patton
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GLOUSTER, Ohio (WOUB) — Jessica Brown has been living at her mother’s house with her three kids for about two years. Their new house is almost finished. “Hopefully, if things… Read More
State officials are warning that toxic algae blooms have been spotted in public lakes around Ohio
By: Anna Dollenmeyer
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ATHENS Ohio (WOUB) — Toxic algae bloom warning signs have been reported in state parks around Athens. Thirteen Ohio beaches have increased in bacterial levels, according to the state’s monitoring… Read More
The OUtlet – September 27, 2024
By: Caleb McCleskey
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — This week on The OUtlet, a local organization needs more help to build homes for people in need, and Athens faces new legal trouble, which could… Read More
Athens allows some bow hunters on city-owned property to reduce deer population
By: Alison Patton
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB Public Media) — Kathy Berry moved into her Athens home on Elmwood Street in 1980 and started gardening. She didn’t worry much about deer at the time. … Read More
The candidates for Athens County Commissioner discussed sewer updates and other issues at a voter forum
By: Arielle Teppert
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – The two candidates for Athens County Commissioner want to address the county’s septic system problem but have different visions on how to fix it. The county… Read More
Athens County sees a sharp increase in thieves stealing funds from EBT cards
By: Arielle Teppert
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A few weeks ago, Jane’s elderly mother was doing her weekly food shopping when she discovered a problem with her EBT card. “She went to the store… Read More
Athens will appeal the ruling against its ban on single-use plastic bags
By: Jack Greene
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens City Council directed its city law director to appeal a ruling against the city’s ban on single-use plastic bags. At the council’s meeting Tuesday, officials… Read More
Athens City Council discusses zoning changes to fill housing gaps and shows skepticism to possible changes to the city’s DORA
By: Jack Greene
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Athens city officials believe a proposed ordinance could bring more affordable housing to the city. The proposal would decrease the minimum square footage for residential lots. City… Read More
The Athens-Hocking Recycling Centers have a plan to continue funding its operations
By: Lucy Schaefer
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Athens-Hocking Recycling Centers may survive for longer than expected. The center went into a financial crisis in November when Athens signed with Rumpke to haul… Read More
Local bike club struggles with volunteer shortage for trail maintenance
By: Alison Patton
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Paul Schulz guides his electric chainsaw through a large fallen tree blocking the Sundown bike trail near Dow Lake Dam. “I like the mechanics of it… Read More
Chronic absentee rates double in most school districts post-pandemic
By: Shane Scalfaro
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Chronic absenteeism in most Ohio school districts has doubled since before the pandemic, with school officials struggling to find ways to get students back into schools. … Read More
An archaeology camp in Marietta is giving kids an opportunity to find hidden history
By: Betty Kankam-Boadu
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MARIETTA, Ohio (WOUB) — “Oh, I found some brick, I got some brick!” Finley Patrick screams to his teammates. Patrick is one of the middle schoolers digging and sifting through… Read More
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