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Athens City Council Unanimously Passes Face Mask Ordinance
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Face coverings are now required in most public places in Athens after City Council unanimously approved an ordinance Monday night during a special online meeting. The… Read More
Smarter Funding for Smarter Parking in Athens
By: Joe Weiner
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Athens City Council discussed an ordinance Monday night to issue $460,000 of notes to pay for the installation of smart parking meters. The ordinance, proposed by Peter Kotses, came after… Read More
The OUtlet: Season 6, Episode 5
By: Abby Grisez
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This is the October 17, 2017 broadcast of The OUtlet from WOUB News. On this week’s show, we’ll tell you how an event on Ohio University’s campus impacted survivors of… Read More
Athens Receives Armory Grant
By: Sara Brumfield | Athens Messenger
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The city of Athens may be one step closer to bringing new life to the former National Guard armory on Carpenter Street as it was recently awarded a grant to… Read More
Council Holds First Hearing On CDBG Program
Athens City Council held its first public hearing on the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) on Monday. The federally funded program makes the city eligible for about $75,000 to… Read More
Athens City Council Approves Non-Union Raise
By: Sara Brumfield | Athens Messenger
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Athens City Council approved an additional 1 percent pay increase for non-union employees within the city, but the vote was not unanimous. The legislation was introduced by Councilman Jeff Risner… Read More
Council Passes $2 Million Parking Garage Renovation Ordinance
By: Ann Jacob
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Athens residents will be paying more to park later this year. Athens City Council passed anordinance Monday night to renovate the city’s East Washington Street parking garage. Athens mayor Paul… Read More
City Council to Introduce Ordinance to Make Union St. a “Historical District”
City Council Member Chris Fahl is expected to introduce an ordinance that would classify Union Street as a local “historic district.” The ordinance would help preserve the buildings on Union… Read More