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![Two containers of hemp gummies sitting in front of a hemp-infused Rice Krispie treat.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Krispie-Gummy-e1719852822916-900x422.jpg)
An effort to regulate intoxicating hemp products is stalled in the Ohio Legislature
By: Donovan Varney
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Gummy worms, gummy bears and Rice Krispie treats are all notable sweets. Right now, these snacks are being sold as hemp-infused products at your local gas… Read More
![Public Hearing at the Athens Community Center](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/public-hearing-writen-photo-e1719602899508-900x422.jpg)
Area residents weigh in on proposed fee to save the local recycling center
By: Lucy Schaefer
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A large crowd gathered at the Athens Community Center this week with strong opinions about a proposed parcel fee. The Athens Hocking Solid Waste District wants… Read More
![Members of Nelsonville City Council at a meeting.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/nville-council-new.pngnew-e1719523806573-900x422.png)
Outcome in legal case could call into question recent decisions by Nelsonville City Council
By: Alison Patton
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A state appeals court is deciding who has the legitimate right to two seats on the Nelsonville City Council. Depending on the court’s decision, it could… Read More
![The road at the front of a school building.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/School- Southern Local-e1719517953361-900x422.jpg)
School enrollment has not recovered after the pandemic amid a growing housing crisis
By: Shane Scalfaro
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Schools in southeast Ohio are feeling the effects from the pandemic and the housing crisis in their enrollment numbers. Numbers have been going down over the… Read More
![The Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal to expand gun rights in the United States in a New York case over the right to carry a firearm in public for self-defense.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/ap_21112833594507-b20e5d0fc0cfc78e7a22ff5777a9069b4325f045-scaled-e1619449694422-900x422.jpg)
Supreme Court blocks enforcement of EPA’s ‘good neighbor’ rule on downwind pollution
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency will not be able to enforce a key rule limiting air pollution in nearly a dozen states while separate legal challenges proceed around… Read More
![City of Middleport welcome sign.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/MiddleportSign-e1719437522744-900x422.jpg)
Middleport residents worried about public safety after police layoffs
By: Donovan Varney
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MIDDLEPORT, Ohio (WOUB) — Middleport residents are concerned about public safety now that its police force has been cut in half. The Village Council held a special meeting Monday… Read More
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A converted big blue bus becomes a roving art studio for children in southeast Ohio
By: Betty Kankam-Boadu
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NEW MARSHFIELD, Ohio (WOUB) — Gracie Roberts is busy turning glitter, glue and light strings into fairy jars. She is happy to be on the bus crafting because she gets… Read More
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Rebate program encourages Athens residents to switch from gas-powered yard equipment to electric
By: Haley Swaino
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – A new program in Athens is encouraging residents to go green when it comes to their lawn care. The “VoLTaGE” (Voluntary Lawn Tool Going Electric) program… Read More
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Career centers in Appalachian Ohio receive big grants to expand services
By: Shane Scalfaro
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — High school students at 11 career centers in Appalachian Ohio will soon be getting more opportunities for hands-on learning in the professional field. Ohio Gov. Mike… Read More
![cans of sliced carrots on shelf at the Athens County Food Pantry.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/carrots-farm-bill.jpgnew-e1718917781210-900x422.jpg)
Food pantries expect more visitors if Congress changes food stamps formula
By: Alison Patton
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Kayla Darby receives SNAP benefits at the beginning of the month, but with four kids, she needs additional support. “It doesn’t get us through the full… Read More
![The top panel of a new mural for Mount Zion Baptist Church in Athens depicts the origins of the historic Black church.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Mt-Zion-mural-top-e1718749577161-900x422.png)
A new mural at Mount Zion Baptist Church honors Black history in Athens
By: Betty Kankam-Boadu
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — In honor of Black history in Athens, a mural depicting the origins of the historic Mount Zion Church is temporarily replacing the church’s rose window. … Read More
![AHRC sign](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/ahrc-feature-900x422.jpg)
Athens City Council votes to join a waste management council of governments
By: Lucy Schaefer
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The city of Athens is now part of a collective effort to save the local recycling center and manage solid waste. The City Council passed an… Read More
![Signage that's posted outside of the Marietta Municipal Court that says "Legal Aid Clinic"](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Legal-Aid-Clinic-e1718725479793-900x422.jpg)
Clinic provides free legal aid to people looking to clear their criminal records
By: Donovan Varney
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MARIETTA, Ohio (WOUB) — Brady Radabaugh would like to adopt a child and start a family. But he can’t. He has a criminal record that will show up in a… Read More
![A one-story commercial building on Richland Avenue that will be converted to housing for New Leaf.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/saop-feature-e1718661719124-900x422.jpg)
Transitional housing for abuse survivors planned for Athens
By: Lucy Schaefer
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — New housing and support services in Athens for people impacted by crisis and trauma is one step closer to reality. The Athens Board of Zoning Appeals… Read More
![Athens County Land Bank has a sign on a Nelsonville house that says revitalization is in progress. The house will be torn down to create new affordable housing.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/porch-land-bank.jpgweb-e1718397987104-900x422.jpg)
Athens received funding for affordable housing across the county
By: Alison Patton
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County received over $1 million to bring affordable housing across the county for first-time homebuyers. The plan is to build 13 homes: six in The… Read More
![Members of the Athens Hocking Solid Waste District meet to discuss implementing a parcel fee.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/00078.00_00_21_10.Still002-900x422.jpg)
Solid Waste District moves forward with parcel fees
By: Lucy Schaefer
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NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — The Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District approved a motion Wednesday to move forward with a $24 annual parcel fee for property owners. The fee would fund the… Read More
![The Nelsonville public swimming pool.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Nelsonville-pool-e1718317327998-900x422.jpg)
Nelsonville lifeguard recognized for saving a child from drowning
By: Alison Patton
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NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) – The girl jumped in the pool without her swimmies, but she couldn’t swim. Ciara Dexter said she acted on instinct. “I just jumped in,” said Dexter,… Read More
![Aerial view of the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/ports-areial.jpgnew-e1718056568489-900x422.jpg)
Pike County residents pushing for radiation exposure compensation
By: Alison Patton
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MCDERMOTT, Ohio (WOUB) – Vina Colley has an air filter outside her home about 17 miles south of the old Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant. Once a month, she mails it… Read More
![The cupola on top of Athens City Hall as seen from East Washington Street.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Athens-City-Hall-cupola-e1717785731964-900x422.jpg)
East Washington Street will be closed Monday for work on Athens City Hall cupola
By: Haley Swaino
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The city of Athens is closing part of East Washington Street Monday for work on the Athens City Hall cupola. The street will close at 8… Read More
![Traffic backs up on one-way West Union Street in Athens.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Two-way-W-Union-e1717697801971-900x422.png)
Two-way traffic to resume on West Union Street in Athens by July
By: Haley Swaino
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A normal traffic pattern for a stretch of West Union Street in Athens will be happening sooner than originally planned. The city is speeding up the… Read More
![Hyundai Dealership in Athens, Ohio](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/new-900x422.jpg)
Athens City Council considers rezoning requests that would expand business space
By: Lucy Schaefer
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Two rezoning requests before the Athens City Council would allow businesses to operate closer to residences near two major streets. One proposal would allow the Hyundai… Read More
![One lane of West Union Street in Athens is closed to traffic while work is done laying new drain, water and sewer lines.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/West-Union-Street-construction-e1717539044268-900x422.png)
Businesses frustrated with West Union construction spent months not knowing where to turn for help
By: Haley Swaino
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Businesses on West Union Street in Athens say they’re suffering because of disruptions caused by the major road work underway. They’re supposed to be able to… Read More
![Photo of town square in Nelsonville Ohio. The town's fountain in on the left hand side of the image with buildings on the right.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Nelsonville_Ohio-e1544726003232-900x422.jpg)
A former Nelsonville City Council member has filed legal action against city officials
By: Donovan Varney
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A former Nelsonville City Council member is accusing city officials of conducting public business in private and is demanding release of their conversations. In a legal… Read More
![Albert, a collie, looks out the window of the taxi operated by his owner, John Diles.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Albert-in-taxi-window-e1717452986272-900x422.png)
Lyft didn’t like the dog. Now, he and his owner are running their own operation
By: Betty Kankam-Boadu
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Passengers who catch a lift from Athens taxi driver John Diles need to understand one thing: His business partner and sidekick, Albert, is always going to… Read More
![Recycling bins line an alleyway behind Court Street.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/bins-e1717107604227-900x422.jpg)
Fate of Athens Hocking Recycling Center may rest on a proposed property fee
By: Lucy Schaefer
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NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) – Efforts to save the Athens Hocking Recycling Center may hinge on a proposed fee on property owners. The fee would apply to all properties with structures… Read More
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