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Athens Co. Confirms 167 Total COVID-19 Cases Since Start of Pandemic
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 167 cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 28 additional cases were confirmed Sunday. The Athens City-County Health Department announced the cases in a press release sent July 12. No demographic information was provided by the health department regarding the cases. An analysis… Read More
Athens City Council Considering Ordinance Requiring Face Coverings In Public
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens City Council is one step closer to approving an ordinance requiring face masks in public places. Council members, the mayor, and community members discussed the merits of the current draft during at a committee of the whole emergency meeting on Friday evening conducted via video conference. Athens County has seen a spike… Read More
Athens Co. Confirms 28 New COVID-19 Cases
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 139 cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 28 additional cases were confirmed Saturday. The Athens City-County Health Department announced the cases in a press release sent July 11. No demographic information was provided by the health department regarding the cases. An analysis… Read More
Athens Co. Confirms 21 New COVID-19 Cases
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 111 cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 21 additional cases were confirmed Friday. The Athens City-County Health Department announced the cases in a press release sent July 10. No demographic information was provided by the health department regarding the cases. An analysis… Read More
Some Athens Businesses Close (Again) Due To COVID-19
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Some restaurants, bars, and coffee shops in uptown Athens have closed again after the steady rise of COVID-19 cases in the county. Several of these establishments reported on social media that at least one employee tested positive for the virus. Casa Nueva Restaurant and Cantina announced its closure on its Facebook… Read More
Athens Restaurant Closes Temporarily After Employee Tests Positive For COVID-19
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Casa Nueva and Cantina has closed temporarily after an employee tested positive for COVID-19, the restaurant announced on its Facebook page Wednesday. Grace Corbin, the marketing coordinator for Casa and one of its worker-owners, said the restaurant is working closely with the Athens City-County Health Department and having daily conference calls… Read More
Athens Co. Confirms 90 COVID-19 Cases Since Start Of Pandemic
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 90 cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 11 additional cases were confirmed Thursday. The Athens City-County Health Department announced the cases in a press release sent July 9. No demographic information was provided by the health department regarding the cases. The health… Read More
Athens Co. Confirms 79 COVID-19 Cases Since Start Of Pandemic
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 79 cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 16 additional cases were confirmed Wednesday. The Athens City-County Health Department announced the cases in a press release sent July 8. No demographic information was provided by the health department regarding the cases. And analysis… Read More
Athens Co. Confirms 63 COVID-19 Cases Since Start Of Pandemic
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 63 cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after four additional cases were confirmed Tuesday. The Athens City-County Health Department announced the cases in a press release sent July 7. No demographic information was provided by the health department regarding the cases. But an… Read More
Athens Co. Confirms 59 COVID-19 Cases Since Start Of Pandemic
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 59 cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after three additional cases were confirmed Monday. The Athens City-County Health Department announced the cases in a press release sent July 6. No demographic information was provided by the health department regarding the cases. The health… Read More
Athens Co. Confirms Four New COVID-19 Cases
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 37 cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after four additional cases were confirmed Wednesday. The Athens City-County Health Department announced the case in a press release sent July 1. No demographic information was provided by the health department regarding the cases. Data from the… Read More
2020 Ohio Pawpaw Festival Canceled Due To COVID-19 Pandemic
By: Aaron Payne
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ALBANY, Ohio (WOUB) — Another event in southeast Ohio has been canceled due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Organizers announced Tuesday that the 22nd Ohio Pawpaw Festival will not happen this year. A social media post cited health concerns for guests, staff and others who would attend the event held at Lake Snowden in Albany…. Read More
Dozens Rally On State Street After Most Recent Job Cuts At Ohio University
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — In the wake of another round of job cuts at Ohio University, more than 50 people stood on East State Street to support those whose positions were cut and express dissatisfaction with administrators’ decisions. This was the fourth major rally since May 1 announcement that 140 AFSCME union worker jobs had… Read More
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
Sam’s Gym Owner Looks Forward To Welcoming Glouster Kids Back To Ring
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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GLOUSTER, Ohio (WOUB) — Sam Jones has been all around the world as a boxing professional and coach, but his biggest focus for many years has been educating and encouraging the kids in Glouster. Last Monday, he opened the front door at Sam’s Gym again for adults to train. Like every gym in Ohio, Sam’s… Read More
Two Local Movie Theatres Prepare To Reopen June 19
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Two movie theatres in Athens County are reopening Friday after being closed for three months due to COVID-19. Under guidelines from the state of Ohio, theatre employees must wear face coverings and perform a daily symptom assessment. Theatres must also ensure a minimum of 6 feet of distance between customers and… Read More
Athens Co. Confirms New COVID-19 Case
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 24 cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after an additional case was confirmed Wednesday. The Athens City-County Health Department announced the case in a press release sent June 17. No demographic information was provided by the health department regarding the cases. But data… Read More
Board Plans For Modified 2020 Athens Co. Fair
By: Destiniee Jaram
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — This year’s Athens County Fair will be happening, despite some changes due to COVID-19 concerns. The Athens County Fair Board held a special meeting Tuesday night to discuss plans for a modified fair that takes the pandemic and social distancing measures into account. The board announced several modifications to maintain social distancing… Read More
Athens Co. Reports Additional Case of COVID-19
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 23 cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after an additional case was confirmed Thursday. The Athens City-County Health Department announced the case in a press release sent June 11. No demographic information was provided by the health department regarding the cases. But data… Read More
Athens Co. Reports Four New Cases of COVID-19
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County had four cases of COVID-19 confirmed Wednesday after days without a confirmed active case. The Athens City-County Health Department announced the cases in a press release sent June 10. No demographic information was provided by the health department regarding the cases. The Ohio Department of Health did indicated one… Read More
Hundreds In Athens Join Nationwide Day Of Protest
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A crowd of at least 500 people lined the streets in Athens for a peaceful protest on Tuesday, joining a day of demonstrations across the United States after the death of George Floyd. Throughout the afternoon, various people spoke from the steps of the county courthouse. Ohio University student KeShawn Mellon… Read More
‘We Will Fight For What’s Right:’ People March For George Floyd In Athens
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Twice in as many days, more than 100 people rallied their voices and handmade signs in Athens on Sunday to protest the deaths of George Floyd and other black Americans. The group met on Ohio University’s College Green at 5p.m. and walked down College Street, past the Athens Police department, before turning… Read More
Athens Spreads Messages Of Love And Calls For Justice Uptown During Sidewalk Chalk Event
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athenians of all ages met uptown on Sunday afternoon to chalk the sidewalks with messages, affirming support of the black community and calling for justice after the death of George Floyd. Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter days after the release of a… Read More
Athens County Libraries Reopen, With Some Changes
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County Public Libraries reopened on Tuesday, with some changes in place to meet state and local guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Visitors are asked to keep at least six feet of distance between other patrons and library staff, and not to visit the library if they are feeling… Read More
ODOT Proposes Removing Johnson Road Connection To U.S. 33
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Ohio Department of Transportation has proposed closing the Johnson Road connection to U.S. 33 in spring 2021 to reduce the chance of serious vehicle crashes. ODOT is seeking public comment on the proposal. The proposed project would include closing the median at the Johnson Road intersection, removing the existing left… Read More
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