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Newly Opened Chauncey Cafe Hoping To Benefit From Baileys Trail System
CHAUNCEY, Ohio (WOUB) — On one end of the main street that runs through the village of Chauncey is a trailhead for the newly developed Baileys Trail System. The system… Read More
Athens City Council Starts Process To Allow Open Containers Outside
ATHENS, Ohio — Athens City Council on Monday had a first reading on a DORA, or designated outdoor refreshment area, ordinance. This area would allow anyone over 21 to take their… Read More
Mask Policy Stirs Animated Discussion At Alexander School Board Meeting
ALBANY, Ohio (WOUB) — The Alexander Local Board of Education was forced to balance the interests of its constituency against federal health recommendations Monday night when a passionate dialogue on… Read More
Athens County Cracking Down On Traffic Violations
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – The Athens County Sheriff’s Office announced it will crack down harder on traffic violations in June. “Many Americans believe they won’t be ticketed if they drive… Read More
Ohio University Keeps S Grade Option
ATHENS, Ohio — In an effort to ensure student success, Ohio University is once again giving students the option to opt in for the S (Satisfactory) grade option for Spring… Read More
Ohio University’s International Students Look Forward to Biden Presidency
International students at Ohio University weren’t able to vote in this year’s presidential election, but that doesn’t mean they’re unaffected by the outcome. Yana Durado, a senior studying integrated… Read More
Recreational Pot Vote Makes Athens County Most Lenient in Ohio
ATHENS, Ohio — Athens County is the most depenalized county in the state now that the cities of Glouster, Trimble and Jacksonville all voted to decriminalize the recreational use of… Read More
University Students Left With Questions – Without Jobs
ATHENS, Ohio – Ohio University typically employs thousands of students every year. But due to COVID-19 and limited numbers on campus, many of the facilities that employ students are closed. Hailey… Read More
Miami Valley Assistance Program Keeps Food On Tables and Lights On
DAYTON, Ohio—As America nears a year of dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, the people behind community support systems are fighting as hard as ever to continue to help. Catholic Social… Read More
The Dangers Of Abandoning Exercise During The Pandemic
ATHENS, Ohio —In the midst of a global pandemic, Americans are now even less likely to get out and hit the gym. With the fear of coronavirus ever present, the… Read More
The Forgotten Cemeteries of Richland County
BELLVILE, Ohio- It isn’t unusual to stumble upon a small gravesite when driving through rural Ohio counties. Many of these gravesites are small, having anywhere from 10 to 25 headstones,… Read More
Ohio University Aviation Student Hopes to Inspire Minorities
ATHENS, Ohio — Airline pilots are among some of the highest median paying jobs in the country, with a median income of $174,870 dollars per year. However, according to the… Read More
Simmering Down During the Pandemic with a Chili Cook-Off
MANSFIELD, Ohio –– A small Ohio neighborhood gathered last week for a rare community moment after months of social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. They held a chili cook-off… Read More
Ohio’s Complicated History with the LGBTQ Community
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio has had a complex relationship with LGBTQ community, going as far as to amend its constitution to declare marriage between a man and a women. This… Read More
COVID-19 Brings Change to 2020 election in Athens County
ATHENS, Ohio — The COVID-19 pandemic has changed everything from how we go to school to how we eat at restaurants. The upcoming election is no different. Voters, candidates and officials… Read More
Watch The OUtlet: Generation Z & Election Expectations
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — In this episode of The OUtlet the team looks at what might motivate voters under 25 to participate in the 2020 presidential election.
The OUtlet: COVID-19, Fall 2020 & Athens, Ohio
The Ohio University students who work with WOUB News produced their first show since returning to a school year and community visibly affected by COVID-19. The stories range from quick… Read More
Added Jail Space Priority for Vinton County’s New Sheriff
Following the retirement of Sheriff Shawn Justice, Ryan Cain defeated Matt Knight in the primary election and will take over as the new sheriff of Vinton County. Cain, who has… Read More
Southern Ohio Pharmacies Struggle with Covid-19
Local businesses across the country are doing their best to adapt to life during a pandemic. Covid-19 has brought numerous challenges to the day to day operations of any local… Read More
Cleveland Local Businesses Reach Out in Tough Times
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic the Ohio economy has taken a hard hit in many areas. According to the Brookings Institute, “a city that generates the majority of… Read More
Local Businesses Get Creative to Help their Communities
ATHENS, Ohio — Businesses in Athens are stepping up to help their community during this time of uncertainty amid the Covid-19 chaos. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine asked residents to stay at… Read More
Southern Ohio Housing Market Negatively Impacted by Covid-19
CINCINNATI The Cincinnati housing market has been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic due to stay-at-home orders and unemployment. With the spread of COVID-19, many sellers have opted to take… Read More
Community Social Media Page Brings Awareness for Lockdown Mental Health
A society that lives on constant connection and communication is still trying to cope with the restrictive regulations of COVID-19. This pandemic continues to evolve at a rapid pace and… Read More
Trying to Stay Afloat: Small Businesses in Rural SE Ohio Cope with a Pandemic
ATHENS (WOUB) – The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way we interact with one another. Birthdays are celebrated on video chats, and suspicious glances are exchanged when someone gets too close… Read More
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