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One COVID-related death has been reported in Athens County, along with 131 new cases for June 24-30
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 145 total deaths related to COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after one was added to the total Thursday. The county also has now had had 15,847 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 131 additional cases were reported since last… Read More
One COVID-related death has been reported in Athens County, along with 155 new COVID-19 cases for June 17-23
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 144 total deaths related to COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after one was added to the total Thursday. The county also has now had had 15,716 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 155 additional cases were reported since last… Read More
304 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Athens County for June 10-16
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 15,561 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 304 additional cases were reported since last week’s update. The Ohio Department of Health confirmed the numbers on June 16, 2022. According to ODH data, the cases involved 94 people 20-29, 70 people 0-19,… Read More
140 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Athens County for June 3-9
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 15,257 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 140 additional cases were reported since last week’s update. The Ohio Department of Health confirmed the numbers on June 9. According to ODH data, the cases involved 35 people 20-29, 34 people 0-19, 19… Read More
100 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Athens County for May 27-June 2
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 15,117 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 100 additional cases were reported since last week’s update. The Ohio Department of Health confirmed the numbers on June 2. According to ODH data, the cases involved 22 people 40-49, 18 people 20-29, 17… Read More
94 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Athens County for May 19-26
By: Kaitlin Thorne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 15,017 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 94 additional cases were reported since last week’s update. The Ohio Department of Health confirmed the numbers on May 26. According to ODH data, the cases involved 15 people 0-19, 11 people 20-29, 13… Read More
71 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Athens County for May 12-19
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 14,923 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 71 additional cases were reported since last week’s update. The Ohio Department of Health confirmed numbers on May 20. According to ODH data, the cases involved 19 people 0-19, five people 20-29, 10 people… Read More
83 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Athens County for May 6-12
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 14,852 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 83 additional cases were reported since last week’s update. The Ohio Department of Health confirmed numbers on May 12. According to ODH data, the cases involved 18 people 20-29, 16 people 0-19, 13 people… Read More
81 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Athens County for April 29-May5
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 14,769 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 81 additional cases were reported since last week’s update. The Ohio Department of Health confirmed numbers on May 5. According to ODH data, the cases involved 34 people 20-29, nine people 0-19, nine people… Read More
Here are the unofficial 2022 primary election results for Athens County
By: Atish Baidya
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ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) — Here are the unofficial results for contested races and local issues in Athens County. Voters approved an income tax increase for public safety, capital improvements and equipment by 823 to 562. In the city of Nelsonville, voters approved a replacement recreation levy with 67% of the vote. In the village… Read More
71 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Athens County for April 22-28
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 14,688 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 71 additional cases were reported since last week’s update. The Ohio Department of Health confirmed numbers on April 28. According to ODH data, the cases involved 31 people 20-29, 19 people 0-19, eight people… Read More
One COVID-related death has been reported in Athens County, along with 80 new cases for April 15-21
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 142 total deaths related to COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after one was added to the total Thursday. The county also has now had 14,617 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 80 new cases were added since last week’s update…. Read More
26 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Athens County for April 8-14
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 14,537 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 26 additional cases were reported since last week’s update. The Ohio Department of Health confirmed numbers on April 14. According to ODH data, the cases involved eight people 20-29, seven people 30-39, four people… Read More
Three COVID-related death have been reported in Athens County, along with 21 new cases for April 1-7
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 141 total deaths related to COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after three were added to the total Thursday. The county also has now had 14,511 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 21 new cases were added since last week’s update…. Read More
One COVID-related death has been reported in Athens County, along with 19 new cases for March 25-31
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 138 total deaths related to COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after one was added to the total Thursday. The county also has now had 14,490 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 19 new cases were added since last week’s update…. Read More
Two COVID-related deaths have been reported in Athens County, along with 46 new cases for March 18-24
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 137 total deaths related to COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after two were added to the total Thursday. The county also has now had 14,471 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 46 new cases were added since last week’s update…. Read More
An Athens Co. Children Services employee allegedly misled investigators in a rape case
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — An employee of Athens County Children Services accused of misleading law enforcement in the investigation of an alleged rape of a child in foster care turned herself in on Wednesday. Jamie Mays surrendered to the Hocking County Sheriff’s Office on a charge out of Athens County for obstructing justice, a felony… Read More
Parents of Serah Bellar, who alleged a long history of sexual abuse, are sentenced to prison
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The parents of a former Athens County woman who alleged a long history of sexual abuse in the family home while growing up were sentenced to prison Thursday. Robert Bellar, 55, and Deborah Bellar, 50, both pleaded guilty to one count each of engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity and… Read More
One COVID-related death has been reported in Athens County, along with 30 new cases for March 14-17
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 135 total deaths related to COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after one was added to the total Thursday. The county also has now had 14,425 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 30 new cases were added since the last update… Read More
More than half of Athens County has completed the COVID-19 vaccination process as of March 13
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A little more than half of Athens County residents have completed the COVID-19 vaccination process as of Sunday, according to the Ohio Department of Health. A total of 50.02% of the county has received the CDC recommended number of COVID-19 vaccine doses to be considered fully vaccinated. A total of 53.56%… Read More
Three COVID-related deaths have been reported in Athens County, along with new cases for March 11
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 134 total deaths related to COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after three were added to the total Friday. The county also has now had 14,390 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after five new cases were added the same day. The… Read More
Four new COVID-19 cases were reported in Athens County for March 10
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 14,385 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after four additional cases were reported Thursday. The Ohio Department of Health confirmed numbers on March 10. According to ODH data, the cases two people 50-59, one person 30-39 and one person 60-69. There are… Read More
15 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Athens County for March 9
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 14,381 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 15 additional cases were reported Wednesday. The Ohio Department of Health confirmed numbers on March 9. According to ODH data, the cases involved five people 0-19, three people 40-49, two people 60-69, one person… Read More
One COVID-related death has been reported in Athens County, along with 14 new cases for March 8
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 131 total deaths related to COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after one was added to the total Tuesday. The county also has now had 14,366 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 14 new cases were added and a previously confirmed… Read More
12 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Athens County for March 5-7
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 14,353 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 12 additional cases were reported for Saturday, Sunday and Monday. The Ohio Department of Health confirmed numbers on March 7. According to ODH data, the cases involved four people 20-29, two people 40-49, two… Read More
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