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![Taylor Sappington speaks with voters on West Carpenter Street in Athens Ohio](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/download-2-e1643647345213-900x422.png)
Nelsonville’s city auditor Taylor Sappington joins the race for Athens County treasurer
By: WOUB News Team
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Nelsonville City Auditor Taylor Sappington announced Thursday he is running for Athens County treasurer. Sappington is the second person to announce their candidacy for the position… Read More
![U.S. Air Force, 1Lt. Mathew Correa, an F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot assigned to the Ohio National Guard’s 180th Fighter Wing, takes off for a routine training mission, from the 180FW in Swanton, Ohio. A similar jet created a sonic boom over Athens County Tuesday morning that rattled some homes.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/396535816_733213678850865_416358143332038968_n-e1701208367152-900x422.jpg)
A sonic boom and cold weather combine to rattle some homes and eardrums in southeast Ohio
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — If you heard a sonic boom Tuesday morning and maybe felt your house rattle a bit, that was physics in action. Military jet fighters from the Air… Read More
![A graphic highlighting Athens County for the 2023 general election](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/nw_2023_election_athens-900x422.png)
Here are the unofficial 2023 General Election results for Athens County
By: WOUB News Team
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ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) – Here are the unofficial results for contested races and local issues in Athens County. Democrat Steve Patterson earned a position as Mayor of the City… Read More
![Athens City Hall is seen in Athens, Ohio, on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. [Joseph Scheller | WOUB]](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/062221_CityHall_002-scaled-e1632322166288-900x422.jpg)
An advocate for people with developmental disabilities receives the 2023 Athena Award
By: Jack Greene
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — An advocate for people in the community and across Ohio with developmental disabilities said it was a “dream come true” to be this year’s recipient of… Read More
![The outside of 269 E. State St. in Athens, a two-story home.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/269-E-State-Street-in-Athens-scaled-e1694716704561-900x422.jpg)
Data show Athens County home values are up 20 percent, and that means higher taxes
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — If they haven’t heard already, homeowners in Athens County will soon learn that the value of their home has gone up significantly over the past three… Read More
![The top of a court filing in federal court against Joseph Lucas.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/lucas-lawsuit-e1693508545457-900x422.png)
The U.S. Justice Department is suing a longtime Athens County landlord for sexual harassment
By: Theo Peck-Suzuki | Report for America
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — The federal government has sued a longtime Athens County landlord for claims of sexual harassment dating back at least two decades. The lawsuit, filed… Read More
![Remnants of the COVID-19 Pandemic are seen in Athens, Ohio, on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. [Joseph Scheller | WOUB]](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/071321_CovidStock_0274-scaled-e1626730172468-900x422.jpg)
Five new COVID-19 cases were reported in Athens County from May 19-June 1
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 20,279 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after five additional cases were reported since last week’s update. The… Read More
![Remnants of the COVID-19 Pandemic are seen in Athens, Ohio, on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. [Joseph Scheller | WOUB]](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/071321_CovidStock_0274-scaled-e1626730172468-900x422.jpg)
38 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Athens County from April 21-May 18
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 20,275 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 38 additional cases were reported since last week’s update. The… Read More
![An image reading Makers at the Market.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Peach-Minimal-Stylish-Boho-Autumn-Festival-Flyer-Facebook-Event-Cover-2-900x422.png)
Multicultural Genealogical Center Spring Celebration
Join us for an afternoon of both live music and that provided by a D.J. We’ll also have pulled pork, hot dogs, potato salad, baked beans, garden salad, desserts, pop,… Read More
![Remnants of the COVID-19 Pandemic are seen in Athens, Ohio, on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. [Joseph Scheller | WOUB]](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/071321_CovidStock_0274-scaled-e1626730172468-900x422.jpg)
47 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Athens County from April 7-13
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 20,220 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 47 additional cases were reported since last week’s update. The… Read More
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Athens City Commission on Disabilities Meeting
The Commission will meet Wednesday, April 19 at 5:30 p.m. in the conference room of the Athens Community Center. The meetings are open to the public. If an accommodation is… Read More
![Remnants of the COVID-19 Pandemic are seen in Athens, Ohio, on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. [Joseph Scheller | WOUB]](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/071321_CovidStock_0274-scaled-e1626730172468-900x422.jpg)
54 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Athens County from March 31 – April 6
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 20,173 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 54 additional cases were reported since last week’s update. The… Read More
![Photo of town square in Nelsonville Ohio. The town's fountain in on the left hand side of the image with buildings on the right.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Nelsonville_Ohio-e1544726003232-900x422.jpg)
The former recreation director for Nelsonville has been indicted on theft charges related to youth sports
By: WOUB News Team
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – The former recreation director for Nelsonville is accused of taking money that was supposed to go to youth sports programs. An Athens County Grand Jury on Monday… Read More
![Remnants of the COVID-19 Pandemic are seen in Athens, Ohio, on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. [Joseph Scheller | WOUB]](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/071321_CovidStock_0274-scaled-e1626730172468-900x422.jpg)
51 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Athens County from March 24-30
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 20,119 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 51 additional cases were reported since last week’s update. The… Read More
![Cafeteria workers prepare food for students](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/061521_AlexanderSchool_128-900x422.jpg)
Schools districts plead for universal lunch amid Ohio’s budget talks
By: Susan Tebben | Ohio Capital Journal
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Ohio Capital Journal) — Daryn Guarino had to tell a six-year-old girl she couldn’t eat lunch. At Athens County’s Alexander Local School District, Guarino spends his days creating… Read More
![Remnants of the COVID-19 Pandemic are seen in Athens, Ohio, on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. [Joseph Scheller | WOUB]](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/071321_CovidStock_0274-scaled-e1626730172468-900x422.jpg)
38 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Athens County from March 17-23
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 20,068 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 38 additional cases were reported since last week’s update. The… Read More
![The Athens armory is shown in this photo taken from the street in front of it.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/athens_armory-e1473362008767-900x422.png)
Millions in grant funding for Appalachian Ohio has been awarded to projects in Athens and surrounding counties
By: WOUB News Team
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens and surrounding counties are among the big winners in the first round of grant funding intended to promote transformational change in the state’s Appalachian region…. Read More
![Remnants of the COVID-19 Pandemic are seen in Athens, Ohio, on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. [Joseph Scheller | WOUB]](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/071321_CovidStock_0274-scaled-e1626730172468-900x422.jpg)
34 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Athens County from March 10-16
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 20,030 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 34 additional cases were reported since last week’s update. The… Read More
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Athens County Department of Job and Family Services Back to School Bash Online Auction
We have over 75 items to auction to raise money for Athens County Back To School Bash. How it works: Items will be added each day during the week of… Read More
![Remnants of the COVID-19 Pandemic are seen in Athens, Ohio, on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. [Joseph Scheller | WOUB]](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/071321_CovidStock_0274-scaled-e1626730172468-900x422.jpg)
34 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Athens County from March 3-9
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 19,996 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 34 additional cases were reported since last week’s update. The… Read More
![Dean Azman points to an electronic whiteboard in front of a classroom.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/AZMAN-900x422.png)
An Ohio University group brings the world to local classrooms
By: Jack Demmler
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ALBANY, Ohio – Alexander High School welcomed five international guest speakers last week for a global education The speakers are a part of the Ohio Valley International Council’s (OVIC) efforts… Read More
![Members of the community look over plans for The Ridges put on cardboard displays on easels](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Screen-Shot-2023-02-27-at-4.31.21-PM-e1677538311350-900x422.jpg)
The Ridges could see big changes under a proposed plan from Ohio University
By: Jacob Motta
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ATHENS Ohio, (WOUB) — The Ridges could see a major transformation under a proposal created by Ohio University in partnership with regional development groups.. The $220 million proposed plan preserves… Read More
![Remnants of the COVID-19 Pandemic are seen in Athens, Ohio, on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. [Joseph Scheller | WOUB]](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/071321_CovidStock_0274-scaled-e1626730172468-900x422.jpg)
85 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Athens County from February 17-23
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 19,905 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 85 additional cases were reported since last week’s update. The… Read More
![Remnants of the COVID-19 Pandemic are seen in Athens, Ohio, on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. [Joseph Scheller | WOUB]](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/071321_CovidStock_0274-scaled-e1626730172468-900x422.jpg)
89 new COVID-19 cases reported in Athens County from February 10-16
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 19,820 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 89 additional cases were reported since last week’s update. The… Read More
![A school bus in a parking lot with its door open](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/shutterstock_669670867-e1672866988953-900x422.jpg)
A nationwide substitute bus driver shortage leaves Alexander Local Schools looking for help
By: Madison Moore
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ALBANY, Ohio (WOUB) – Alexander Local Schools and school districts nationwide are struggling to get enough substitute bus drivers behind the wheel. With only two full-time substitute bus drivers, Alexander… Read More
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