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Crumbling Track At Alexander Puts Athletes, Entire Program At Risk
By: Dylan Theisen
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ALBANY, Ohio (WOUB) — Fourteen years after its construction, the running track at Alexander High School is still occupied by student athletes. But the coat of black rubber is showing its age; in fact, it has been for years. Athletes and parents spoke out at Wednesday’s school board meeting. They say it’s time for an upgrade. “Our… Read More
Living Nativity
Albany Baptist Church in Albany, Ohio is hosting a drive-through, “Living Nativity” December 11, 12, and 13, 2020 from 7-9pm! It will be a dramatic telling of the Christmas story with narration, acting and music. The event is free to the public.
New Historical Marker Memorializes Man Lynched In Athens
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A new historical marker has been dedicated to a Black man from Athens County who was lynched in 1881. The marker sits on Mulberry Street in Athens, near the old South Bridge. It was installed Wednesday morning. A mob of approximately 30 White men lynched Davis the day before he was… Read More
Alexander Local School District Cancels Classes Through March 29 as a Coronavirus Precaution
By: WOUB News Team
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ALBANY, Ohio (WOUB) — Alexander Local Schools will be closed to students from March 16-March 29 in response to three confirmed cases of coronavirus in Ohio. According to a release from the district, says the decision was made after a meeting yesterday with local superintenents and the Athens City-County Health Department. All 12-month employees are… Read More