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Athens Metropolitan Housing Authority’s former director has been sentenced to prison for embezzlement
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The former executive director of an Athens agency that helps low-income people with housing pleaded guilty Tuesday to embezzling more than $1.5 million from the organization…. Read More
Ohio University says it’s on track to set a new record for freshmen enrollment in the fall
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Fall freshmen enrollment at Ohio University is on track to be even higher than last year’s record, the board of trustees was informed at its meeting… Read More
Photo Gallery: The Lewis and Clark Circus’ traditional tent show visits Athens
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Lewis and Clark Circus, one of the last traditional circus tent shows to perform in the U.S., recently came to southeast Ohio. The Lewis and… Read More
The OUtlet – June 16, 2023
This week on The OUtlet, universities have new defenses against cyber security attacks and Athens residents advocate for accessibility updates to city streets. WOUB Digital · The OUtlet – June… Read More
Ohio University professors part of a breakthrough discovery with major implications for medicine
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A team of researchers, including two Ohio University professors, have become the first to successfully detect the signal of individual atoms, a discovery that could aid… Read More
A pasture tour teaches sustainability practices to southeast Ohio farmers
STOCKPORT, Ohio (WOUB) — As the sun peaked behind the mid-day clouds, Bob Hendershot led a group of southeast Ohio farmers through a pasture and then stopped to point at… Read More
Nelsonville City Council finds itself deadlocked again as it tries to fill a vacant seat
NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — The Nelsonville City Council tried to fill an open council seat Monday night but once again found itself deadlocked. The council has had six members since the… Read More
Photo Gallery: Here’s a glimpse of how Athens celebrated Pride with events over the weekend
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Last weekend, Athens celebrated Pride month with a series of events. The Southeastern Ohio Rainbow Alliance (SEORA), the Ohio University LGBT Center, and other local partners… Read More
Drones are a powerful tool for law enforcement in southeast Ohio that raise privacy concerns
MARIETTA, Ohio (WOUB) –– Hovering several hundred feet in the air, the four rotating propellers on the Washington County Sheriff’s Office newest drone could be heard from the ground. Special Deputy… Read More
Vanishing: A Textile Art Exhibit by Holly Cole for Endangered Species
Holly Cole, a retired theater costume design and technology professor at Ohio University, has transitioned from theater to art quilts. Storytelling, character, and theme development guide her work. She focuses… Read More
Universities, a prime target for cyber attacks, are seeing some relief because of the war in Ukraine
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Universities are one of the most attractive targets for cyber attacks because of the wealth of digital information they store. Though there has been a dramatic… Read More
Athens council members remain divided over best choice for garbage service
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Several months after a failed effort to contract for garbage service, the City Council still seems divided over the same issue: whether to stick with the local… Read More
Here are all the Pride events happening this weekend in Athens
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — From Thursday to Sunday, the Athens community celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride. The Southeastern Ohio Rainbow Alliance and some local businesses and other local organizations they’ve partnered with,… Read More
Photo Gallery: Ohio University Pays Tribute to D-Day War Correspondents
Ohio University held a special event to honor the war correspondents who covered the historic D-Day invasion and World War II. Hosted by the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism and… Read More
Photo Gallery: Athens’ “Boys in Blue” honored with the rededication of a Civil War monument
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Members of the community gathered in era-appropriate attire Sunday to rededicate a refurbished monument to soldiers of the Civil War. The ceremony took place at Union… Read More
Students in southeast Ohio trade classrooms for pasture on their school farm
SARAHSVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — Deep in the rolling hills of southeast Ohio is Shenandoah High School, home of the Zeps and the first entirely student-operated farm in the Appalachian region…. Read More
Photo Gallery: The Athens community honors fallen military with a Memorial Day parade
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Memorial Day parade took place in Athens Monday as the community gathered to honor and remember those who sacrificed in service to their country. The… Read More
Quilt National ’23 showcases the world’s best in quilts
ATHENS, Ohio — The Dairy Barn Arts Center has opened its biennial Quilt National showcase. The gallery walls are lined with over 80 different quilts of every shape, size and… Read More
Gov. Mike DeWine awards arts grants to 10 southeast Ohio organizations
ATHENS, Ohio — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced $23 million in arts grants will be given to organizations across the state, including 10 in southeast Ohio. Among the organizations receiving… Read More
A Columbus hotel company is moving ahead with plans for a historic building in Athens
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A Columbus hotel company will move forward with its plans to convert the long-vacant historic Athens building into an extended-stay hotel with retail space after a… Read More
Former employee files a sexual harassment lawsuit against an Athens company
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A former employee of an Athens company has filed a sexual harassment lawsuit alleging she experienced inappropriate behavior from her direct supervisor. Brooke Cunningham filed the… Read More
A $21 million bond issue to pay for the new Athens High School is in the works
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens residents may see a bump in their property taxes as the Athens City School District plans to float a new $21 million bond issue this… Read More
A new report shows suicide rates in southeast Ohio are among the highest in the state
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Suicide rates in southeast Ohio were among the highest in the state for 2021, according to a recent report from the Ohio Department of Health. Mental health… Read More
Status of Nelsonville city manager remains unclear as city warns of legal action
NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) – The city of Nelsonville has warned of possible legal action against the city manager who resigned last week but continued to try to perform the duties of… Read More
A bill proposing a conservative social studies curriculum moves through the Ohio House
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Ohio legislature is considering a bill that would require new K-12 social studies standards intended to counter what conservative critics see as a progressive bias… Read More
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