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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
Meigs County students organize About Hope Always summit to address teens’ mental health
POMEROY, Ohio (WOUB) — A group of students from three high schools in Meigs County are coming together to host a mental health awareness day. The event, About Hope Always… Read More
The OUtlet – April 27, 2023
The week on The OUtlet is a special edition focusing on higher education in Southeast Ohio. WOUB Digital · The OUtlet – April 27, 2023
Athens set to begin redevelopment of the Armory into a coworking space
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Within the coming weeks, the city of Athens will break ground a project to convert the Armory into a coworking space. The project will cost $4.5… Read More
The OUtlet – April 20, 2023
This week on The OUtlet, the class of 2023 says their goodbyes, and Sports Director Ayden Crowley and Associate Sports Director Maria Monesi talk Ohio University Baseball. WOUB Digital ·… Read More
The OUtlet – April 13, 2023
This week on The OUtlet, an annual game on the ice is more than a friendly competition, and an Athens resident moves forward with the help of a non-profit organization…. Read More
Preliminary numbers suggest another strong fall enrollment at Ohio University’s Athens campus
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Enrollment for fall 2023 at Ohio University is tracking higher than it was last year, when the university saw record enrollment. As of April 5, slightly… Read More
‘End of an era’: Athens’ West Elementary is demolished to make way for a soccer field
Athens, Ohio (WOUB) — The site of West Elementary, which stood tall on Central Avenue for more than 100 years, is now under construction as the city prepares to replace… Read More
The OUtlet – April 6, 2023
This week on The OUtlet, the demolition of one Athens elementary school makes way for new developments, and a student athlete makes her impact at Ohio University in and out… Read More
Ohio University researchers will use a federal grant to find environmentally friendly uses for coal
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A team of researchers at Ohio University is using a $2 million federal grant to study ways to take coal, one of the dirtiest fossil fuels,… Read More
As Athens considers a plastic bags ban, business owners worry about extra costs
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Plastic bags are widely used by stores and vendors in Athens, but those businesses may soon have to replace them with more sustainable alternatives. On March… Read More
A major redevelopment plan for The Ridges includes senior housing and small businesses
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University recently unveiled a plan to redevelop The Ridges into affordable housing for seniors and families, artist live-work spaces and owner-occupied businesses. It is estimated… Read More
The OUtlet – March 30, 2023
This week on The OUtlet, Jensen Knecht reports on an app that provides a window into Athens history, and Jacob Motta talks to three women try to change the world… Read More
High Schools see success in mental health programs
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – High school officials say compared to previous years, they are seeing less mental health cases as the year progresses. Yet the overall number of referrals are… Read More
Mothers in the medical field bring postpartum depression to light in southeast Ohio
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Kailyn Browning suffered from postpartum depression after each of her five pregnancies. The first time around, she didn’t understand what was happening. “My husband and… Read More
Three Athens women set out to make change in their community through activism
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A group of people gathered in Athens Wednesday to protest what they said was Chase Bank’s continued support of the fossil fuels industry. The group was… Read More
The OUtlet – March 23, 2023
This week on The OUtlet, a special edition focusing on mental health across the state of Ohio. Taylor Mondragon and Jack Greene have more on the state of mental healthcare… Read More
Ohio University names its next president, the first woman in its history
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Ohio University Board of Trustees unanimously appointed Dr. Lori Stewart Gonzalez as the university’s next president. Stewart Gonzalez, currently executive vice president and provost of… Read More
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