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A place that feels like home: Wisteria celebrated 30 years of Summer Solstice
By: Viviana Frazini
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POMEROY, Ohio (WOUB) — A winding path through the woods leads visitors to a labyrinth carved into the grass. Nearby, candles wait to be lit, a stone circle stands among… Read More
Athens marks Juneteenth with a day of celebration and remembrance
By: Viviana Frazini
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The sounds of live music echoed through the celebration Friday as residents gathered to mark Juneteenth in Athens. Attendees spent the afternoon browsing vendor booths, listening… Read More
A student filed a sexual misconduct complaint against Ohio University’s former football coach before his firing
By: Thomas Billington
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – A student filed a sexual misconduct complaint against the former Ohio University head football coach shortly before he was fired late last year. This complaint is… Read More
Ohio University’s Cat Camp offers children with Type 1 diabetes a supportive community
By: Natalie LaFleur
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Two young campers sit at the front of the room putting on a comedy show, cracking one liners for their audience. For the end of their set, they call up another camper to ask him… Read More
A bill could limit mental health services for teenagers in Ohio
By: Natalie LaFleur
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Minors aged 14-17 could have trouble accessing quick mental health services under a bill moving through the Ohio Legislature. Current law allows minors aged 14-17 to… Read More
Ohio University’s Board of Trustees approves a tuition increase while reports show strong enrollment numbers
By: Jenna Bolton
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — New students attending Ohio University starting this fall can expect to pay more for tuition, housing and meal plans after the board of trustees approved new rates last week. For incoming freshmen on the Athens campus, undergraduate… Read More
Boogie on the Bricks brings the community together in uptown Athens
By: Viviana Frazini
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Residents gathered on Court Street Saturday for Boogie on the Bricks, an annual event featuring live music, local vendors, food trucks and family-friendly activities. For one… Read More
Athens’ mayor reminds property owners they are responsible for keeping sidewalks accessible
By: Simon Molloy
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The mayor of Athens reminded home and business owners this week they can be fined if the sidewalks in front of their homes make it difficult… Read More
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.
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