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$15 million brings relief to Southeast Ohio Food Bank, but more may be needed
By: Theo Peck-Suzuki | Report for America
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LOGAN, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — Under ordinary circumstances, the shelves of the Southeast Ohio Food Bank are filled with goods. This summer was different. Much of the warehouse sat… Read More
Athens County Commissioners candidates focus on jobs during the League of Women Voters’ forum
By: Kaitlin Thorne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Creating job opportunities was the major talking point of all three candidates at the Athens County Commissioner’s Forum on Thursday evening. The event, hosted by the… Read More
One COVID-related death has been reported in Athens County, along with 84 new cases for Sept. 23-29
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 152 total deaths related to COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after one was added to the total Thursday. The county… Read More
Democratic and Republican candidate for Athens County auditor participate in voter forum
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The candidates for Athens County auditor appeared at a forum Tuesday night and for the most part articulated similar goals when it comes to running the… Read More
Children Services caseworkers work to enrich education and keep families together with School Outreach program
By: Theo Peck-Suzuki | Report for America
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JACKSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — Whenever the kids at Trimble Elementary/Middle School have a problem, the first person they come to is Becky Handa. The walls of her room… Read More
141 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Athens County for Sept. 16 – Sept. 22
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 18,404 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 141 additional cases were reported since last week’s update…. 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)
One COVID-related death has been reported in Athens County, along with 291 new cases for Sept. 9-15
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 151 total deaths related to COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after one was added to the total Thursday. The county… Read More
Athens County officials break ground on industrial building expected to bring new business and jobs to the region
By: David Forster
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THE PLAINS, Ohio (WOUB) — The first shovelfuls of dirt were turned Friday morning on a new industrial building that Athens County officials hope will bring around 100 good-paying jobs… Read More
One COVID-related death has been reported in Athens County, along with 343 new cases for Sept. 2-8
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 150 total deaths related to COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after one was added to the total Thursday. The county… Read More
Ohio University’s mask requirement on Athens campus rolls back to recommendation as county falls to Medium COVID-19 community level
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University will only recommend masks on the Athens campus in classrooms, labs, studios, clinical settings, other learning spaces and its Child Development Center based on its… Read More
319 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Athens County for Aug. 29 – Sept. 1
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 17,629 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 319 additional cases were reported since last week’s update…. Read More
Alexander aims for its first normal school year since the start of the pandemic
By: Theo Peck-Suzuki | Report for America
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ALBANY, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — Classes. Standardized tests. Driving to school. That’s what was on the minds of students at Alexander Junior High/High School after the first week of… Read More
Mask requirement in classrooms on OU’s Athens campus returns Monday as county reaches High COVID-19 community level
By: WOUB News Team
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University will require masks on the Athens campus starting Monday in classrooms, labs, studios, clinical settings, other learning spaces and its Child Development Center based on… Read More
200 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Athens County for Aug. 19-25
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 17,310 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 200 additional cases were reported since last week’s update…. Read More
Two COVID-related deaths have been reported in Athens County, along with 171 new cases for Aug. 12-18
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 149 total deaths related to COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after two were added to the total Thursday. The… Read More
Mask mandates rolls back on Ohio University’s Athens campus as county falls to medium COVID-19 community level
By: WOUB News Team
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University will now only recommend masks on the Athens campus in classrooms, labs, studios, clinical settings, other learning spaces and its Child Development Center based on… Read More
157 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Athens County for Aug. 5-11
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 16,939 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 157 additional cases were reported since last week’s update…. Read More
A $500,000 grant will help the Athens County Land Bank demolish dilapidated homes
By: Jensen Knecht
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — In Athens County, there are a number of houses that are abandoned, filled with trash, and falling apart. Thanks to a $500,000 grant from the Ohio… Read More
One COVID-related death has been reported in Athens County, along with 185 new cases for July 29 – Aug. 4
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 147 total deaths related to COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after one was added to the total Thursday. The… Read More
Ohio University reinstates mask mandate for all indoor spaces on Athens campus Aug. 1
By: WOUB News Team
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University will once again require masks be worn in all indoor spaces on the Athens campus starting Monday, August 1. The announcement Friday comes after Thursday’s… Read More
One COVID-related death has been reported in Athens County, along with 207 new cases for July 16-28
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 146 total deaths related to COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after one was added to the total Thursday. The… Read More
209 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Athens County for July 15-21
By: Aaron Payne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 16,390 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 209 additional cases were reported since last week’s update…. 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)
Athens City Council set to dismantle local towing ordinances years after the state granted regulatory powers to PUCO
By: Jada Respress
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens City Council is set to dismantle towing ordinances that haven’t been enforced for over 15 years. The ordinance sets the towing fees and the process… Read More
Athens County educators work on multiple fronts to address the increase of mental health cases in schools
By: Jack Demmler
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Schools throughout southeast Ohio are experiencing an increase in issues related to the mental health of their students. Many are seeing an increase in cases related… Read More
A man receives the maximum prison sentence for weapons charges that came after an investigation into a Nelsonville man’s death
By: WOUB News Team
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – A man received a three-year prison sentence after entering a guilty plea to weapons charges. Those charges came after prosecutors said he gave a gun a Nelsonville… Read More
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