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Email exchanges detail how the city of Athens fell victim to a $700,000 cyber scam
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The morning of Nov. 14, an Athens city employee received an email from an accountant with the construction company building the new fire station. He asked… Read More
Traffic signal upgrades on East State Street in Athens are expected to reduce congestion
By: Morgan Anderson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Rush hour on East State Street in Athens may soon get a little smoother, thanks to a new city project aimed at improving traffic flow. On… Read More
Athens City Council approves a resolution to declare the city a safe haven for gender-affirming care
By: Jack Greene
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Athens, OHIO (WOUB) – During a packed meeting, the City Council unanimously approved a resolution declaring Athens a safe haven for individuals seeking and providing gender-affirming care. The Ohio University… Read More
Athens City Council moves forward a resolution protecting gender-affirming healthcare
By: Jack Greene
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Athens, OHIO (WOUB) – A proposed City Council resolution would declare Athens a safe haven for people seeking and providing gender-affirming care. The Ohio University chapter of the Young Democratic… Read More
Some residents raise concerns about the renovation of a historic uptown Athens building
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — At a recent town hall meeting in Athens, several residents voiced frustrations with the redevelopment of a historic building in the city’s uptown district. One of… Read More
A developer drops its plans for a new low-income housing complex in Athens
By: Jack Greene
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A Columbus-based developer has pulled its request to rezone an unused lot on the Athens southside. Spire Development wanted to rezone the lot along Pomeroy Road… Read More
Some Athens residents voiced their concerns over a proposed affordable housing project
By: Jack Greene
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Athens, OHIO (WOUB) – Athens residents voiced their opinions on a proposal to rezone an empty plot of land along Pomeroy Road. The ordinance before City Council would change the… Read More
A homeless encampment in Athens is gone after an anonymous complaint, causing problems for its occupants
By: Theo Peck-Suzuki | Report for America
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — After she lost her home this summer, Athens resident Michelle Anderson spent several months camping on the wooded ridge between West Union and the… Read More
Athens business owners voiced frustrations with city leadership at a town hall meeting
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Saraquoia Bryant says that decisions made by Athens city officials may force her to close her uptown business. Bryant was one of several small-business owners who… Read More
Supercharged by community support, Athens’ new emergency warming center is open
By: Theo Peck-Suzuki | Report for America
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — What began as an ad-hoc push to help the local unhoused population escape blistering cold weather has rapidly transformed into a clean — and,… Read More
Federal Hocking wins hard-fought duel against Athens
By: Joshua Jacob
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Lancers (11-5, 4-3 TVC-Hocking) made the Journey from Federal Hocking to Athens to face the Bulldogs (11-3, 6-0 TVC-Ohio) in a highly anticipated matchup. The… Read More
Athens City Council approves joining a challenge against AT&T and discusses bridge projects
By: Jack Greene
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The city of Athens is joining growing calls to challenge a proposed change that could increase the cost of infrastructure projects. The change would make municipalities… Read More
Athens may be able to recover some of the money lost in a November cyber attack
By: Jack Greene
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – A portion of the money the city of Athens lost in a cyber attack may be recovered, but another victim may have a claim to it… Read More
The City of Athens races to get over $700,000 back from a sophisticated cyber attack
By: Jack Greene | David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – It’s a race against time for the city of Athens as it tries to recover over $700,000 it lost in a phishing scam. The city filed… Read More
The Athena Grand owners discuss their decision to close the Athens theater after nearly 20 years
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Rick Frame recalls the days when they would take a 35-millimeter print of the latest blockbuster movie and show it on three screens simultaneously at the… Read More
A proposal for an affordable housing complex in Athens raises concerns from the city’s Planning Commission
By: Alison Patton
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens is a hotspot for subsidized affordable housing, but city officials and community members have some concerns about a new developer coming in. The Athens Planning Commission… Read More
The city of Athens files a lawsuit to reclaim funds stolen in a cyber crime
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The city of Athens is suing unknown cyber criminals who scammed it out of close to three-quarters of a million dollars. The lawsuit filed Wednesday afternoon… Read More
Self-driving cars are on their way to southeast Ohio
By: Erin Gottsacker | The Ohio Newsroom
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ATHENS, Ohio (The Ohio Newsroom) — Self-driving cars already roam the streets of cities like San Francisco and Austin, Texas. But how do they fare on the hilly terrain of… Read More
The Athena Grand movie theater in Athens announced it is closing
By: WOUB News Team
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Athena Grand movie theater complex on East State Street in Athens will be closing permanently in January. The closing was announced early Wednesday evening in… Read More
Athens City Council has approved an increase to sewer rates
By: Jack Greene
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Athens, OHIO (WOUB) – Athens residents and businesses will see an increase in their sewer rates starting next year. The Athens City Council unanimously passed an ordinance that would raise… Read More
Athens city officials discuss raising the city’s income tax to make up for declining revenue
By: Jack Greene
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Athens city officials are proposing an income tax increase as revenue declines in the face of rising expenses. The city’s administration suggested the City Council move… Read More
Athens’ Veterans Day parade brings back old friends
By: Haley Richardson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Athens’ annual Veterans Day parade brought in people from around the world and reunited old friends after their time serving. Retired Major Roger Johnson gave an… Read More
The Athens City Council plans to amend the city’s code to address reappointment issues
By: Jack Greene
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The mayor of Athens and councilmembers remain at odds over whether mayoral reappointments require the council’s approval. Mayor Steve Patterson said if the council tries to… Read More
Athens City Council and city administration clash on a reappointment to the city’s Board of Zoning Appeals
By: Jack Greene
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Athens, OHIO (WOUB) – The city of Athens could face a difficult legal question if the City Council votes no Monday on one of the mayor’s reappointments to the Board… Read More
The Athens Area Stand Down event helps veterans experiencing homelessness
By: Alison Patton
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Now that October is here and the nights are getting chillier, people who are experiencing homelessness are even more vulnerable. Those concerned about veterans hope a… Read More
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