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Athens looks to build upon success of last season
By: Shane Scalfaro
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — After a 1-4 start last season, the Athens Bulldogs found momentum to close out the season on a high note. Athens ended last regular season with… Read More
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Severe shortage of rainfall brings drought conditions to southeast Ohio’s usually wet summer
By: Isabelle Isco
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Athens, Ohio (WOUB) — It’s been a hot and humid summer, the perfect ingredients for rain. So, where has all the rain gone? June is usually the rainiest month in… Read More
![A cornhole board with the logo for the Southeastern Ohio Center for Independent Living logo.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/00246.MTS_.13_24_37_08.Still001-e1721415143654-900x422.jpg)
SOCIL is providing adaptable sports for people with disabilities
By: Donovan Varney
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Gage Miller grabs a football off the ground, spins around and hands it off to a friend who tucks it into his lap before wheeling off. … Read More
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Yoga Under the Elms offers area residents a chance to stretch and connect
By: Betty Kankam-Boadu
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — On a hot and sticky afternoon, 75-year-old Ann Mulligan is sweating her way through a series of child poses, downward-facing dogs and standing half-forward bends. She… Read More
![A photograph of the inner portion of a thick, deciduous forest.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/AMJTN-900x422.jpg)
A Mindful Journey Through Nature
Welcome to A Mindful Journey Through Nature! Join us for a peaceful and rejuvenating experience on Sat, Aug 10, 2024 at 11:00 AM along the Hock-hocking Adena Bikeway starting at… Read More
![Seniors have free lunch at the Athens Senior Center to usher in the Fourth of July. [Betty Kankam-Boadu | WOUB]](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/1000015737-900x422.jpg)
Seniors in Athens ushered in the Fourth of July with food and fellowship
By: Betty Kankam-Boadu
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — “It’s turkey!” shouted Teddy Star Williams to her friend, who was unsure about one of the meals served at the senior cookout last week at the… Read More
![Three girls play instruments at Athens Rock Camp for Girls.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/HOPEFUL-e1719959807907-900x422.jpg)
Athens Rock Camp is back to empower girls through music
By: Betty Kankam-Boadu
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Harper Fickle hits the hi-hat, snare and bass drums with confidence. She didn’t know how to play a drum set until she came to this… Read More
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A converted big blue bus becomes a roving art studio for children in southeast Ohio
By: Betty Kankam-Boadu
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NEW MARSHFIELD, Ohio (WOUB) — Gracie Roberts is busy turning glitter, glue and light strings into fairy jars. She is happy to be on the bus crafting because she gets… Read More
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Rebate program encourages Athens residents to switch from gas-powered yard equipment to electric
By: Haley Swaino
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – A new program in Athens is encouraging residents to go green when it comes to their lawn care. The “VoLTaGE” (Voluntary Lawn Tool Going Electric) program… Read More
![The top panel of a new mural for Mount Zion Baptist Church in Athens depicts the origins of the historic Black church.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Mt-Zion-mural-top-e1718749577161-900x422.png)
A new mural at Mount Zion Baptist Church honors Black history in Athens
By: Betty Kankam-Boadu
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — In honor of Black history in Athens, a mural depicting the origins of the historic Mount Zion Church is temporarily replacing the church’s rose window. … Read More
![A one-story commercial building on Richland Avenue that will be converted to housing for New Leaf.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/saop-feature-e1718661719124-900x422.jpg)
Transitional housing for abuse survivors planned for Athens
By: Lucy Schaefer
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — New housing and support services in Athens for people impacted by crisis and trauma is one step closer to reality. The Athens Board of Zoning Appeals… Read More
![The cupola on top of Athens City Hall as seen from East Washington Street.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Athens-City-Hall-cupola-e1717785731964-900x422.jpg)
East Washington Street will be closed Monday for work on Athens City Hall cupola
By: Haley Swaino
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The city of Athens is closing part of East Washington Street Monday for work on the Athens City Hall cupola. The street will close at 8… Read More
![Traffic backs up on one-way West Union Street in Athens.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Two-way-W-Union-e1717697801971-900x422.png)
Two-way traffic to resume on West Union Street in Athens by July
By: Haley Swaino
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A normal traffic pattern for a stretch of West Union Street in Athens will be happening sooner than originally planned. The city is speeding up the… Read More
![One lane of West Union Street in Athens is closed to traffic while work is done laying new drain, water and sewer lines.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/West-Union-Street-construction-e1717539044268-900x422.png)
Businesses frustrated with West Union construction spent months not knowing where to turn for help
By: Haley Swaino
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Businesses on West Union Street in Athens say they’re suffering because of disruptions caused by the major road work underway. They’re supposed to be able to… Read More
![Albert, a collie, looks out the window of the taxi operated by his owner, John Diles.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Albert-in-taxi-window-e1717452986272-900x422.png)
Lyft didn’t like the dog. Now, he and his owner are running their own operation
By: Betty Kankam-Boadu
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Passengers who catch a lift from Athens taxi driver John Diles need to understand one thing: His business partner and sidekick, Albert, is always going to… Read More
![Lots of people at Strouds Run State Park enjoying the beach and water attractions.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Screenshot-2024-05-30-at-4.44.09 PM-1-e1717103125430-900x422.png)
Strouds Run State Park beach will have access for people with mobility disabilities
By: Donovan Varney
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A new project at Strouds Run State Park would allow people with mobility disabilities to enjoy one of the park’s most popular attractions. On most summer… Read More
![A photo of an artist painting a mural on East State Street in Athens, Ohio](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/muuuuu-e1717010833763-900x422.jpg)
A historic Athens children’s home site has been commemorated with a colorful mural
By: Betty Kankam-Boadu
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Every symbol on the new mural on the East State Street underpass, from paper airplanes to peanut butter sandwiches to pinwheels, tells a unique story. These… Read More
![The City of Athens is raising the price of waste management services for residents as recycling containers are seen in Athens, Ohio, on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/091421_SchellerTrashAssignment_0016-e1716502214708-900x422.jpg)
Athens plans to keep Rumpke contract, complicating efforts to save recycling facility
By: Lucy Schaefer
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The city of Athens plans to keep its garbage contract with Rumpke, complicating efforts to save the local recycling and composting facility. The facility’s future was… 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 looks to change interest allocation to help ease financial troubles
By: Jack Greene
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Athens city auditor warns that continued spending from the general fund could worsen the city’s already precarious financial situation. Auditor Kathy Hecht said the city’s… Read More
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Local company QuickLoadz offers a different solution for electrifying trucking
By: Gabriel Scotto
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – A local manufacturer is taking a different approach to building electric semi-trucks: Instead of electrifying the truck itself, it is electrifying the trailer. QuickLoadz, a manufacturer… Read More
![Construction work on West Union Street has reduced about half of it to one lane that flows in one direction. Some business along that stretch say their sales are down significantly because of the traffic flow.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/West-Union-Street-work-e1712948045893-900x422.jpg)
Businesses in Athens say they’re losing sales from the West Union Street traffic restrictions
By: Alison Patton
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens business owners say they are losing money and may have to lay employees off because of traffic flow from the construction on West Union Street…. Read More
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Residents shared their concerns with Athens City Council about the future of Athens-Hocking Recycling Centers
By: Jack Greene
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — In a packed meeting, Athens residents told the City Council it’s running out of time to save Athens-Hocking Recycling Centers. Benjamin Shonk, an organic processor at… Read More
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Some city officials in Athens say they support zoning changes to promote affordable housing
By: Gabriel Scotto
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens is considering zoning reforms to make building affordable housing easier. Director of Code Enforcement David Riggs outlined his recommendations to the Athens Planning Commission on… 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)
The city of Athens is considering a hiring freeze to help shore up its budget
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The city of Athens is considering a hiring freeze because its cash reserves for the year have already dropped below a level that is considered financially… Read More
![Athens residents discuss community strengths and weaknesses at Buckeye Hills Regional Council workshop in February.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Buckeye-Hills-workshop-e1710196075932-900x422.jpg)
Buckeye Hills Regional Council is asking residents to help shape southeast Ohio’s future economic development
By: Gabriel Scotto
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Economic development experts in southeastern Ohio are looking at the region’s future through a fresh set of eyes – those of the people who live and… Read More
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