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The city of Athens is considering a hiring freeze to help shore up its budget
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
Buckeye Hills Regional Council is asking residents to help shape southeast Ohio’s future economic development
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
The trans community and allies in Athens held a vigil for Nex Benedict
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Athens community gathered on campus Saturday to commemorate the life of Nex Benedit, a 16-year-old non-binary, transgender high school student who died last month in… Read More
Athens City Council passes a resolution calling for ceasefire in Gaza
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — In the third packed meeting in a row, Athens City Council passed a resolution calling for a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel. Members voted 4-2 in… Read More
Athens mayor to visit Ukrainian sister city
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – On Saturday, Athens Mayor Steve Patterson will depart for an eight-day trip to Ukraine on a trade and diplomatic mission. Patterson will visit the city of… Read More
The Athens County Amateur Radio Association finds that young people are still drawn to old-school communication
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Long before cell phones and the internet, ham radios were linking people around the world. And this old-school technology continues to fascinate hobbyists of all ages… Read More
Athens City Council appears reluctant to pass a resolution calling for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – In a packed meeting, Athens City Council members discussed whether it is their place to pass a resolution calling for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas…. Read More
Athens officials argue the city’s plastic bag ban is legal in response to a lawsuit against the ordinance
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — In response to a lawsuit challenging its new plastic bag ban, the city of Athens argues it did not exceed its authority and suggests it is… Read More
Projects in Athens and Hocking counties receive funding from the Clean Ohio Green Space Conservation Program
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOUB) — Projects in Athens and Hocking counties were named among several across the state to receive grants to help with conservation protecting the region’s natural beauty. The… Read More
Athens schools need more help in the classroom, but job candidates are proving hard to find
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Athens school district is trying to hire more professionals to support students with special needs, but it isn’t getting many applicants. The additional hires are… Read More
Athens leaders are discussing the possibility of putting trash services back under local government control
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – The city of Athens has just signed a contract with a new garbage collector, but it’s already exploring another option. This option would be to make… Read More
The Mount Zion Baptist Church in Athens receives two grants to help preserve its history
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Mount Zion Baptist Church Preservation Society has received $25,000 to support preservation efforts at the historic church in Athens. One grant for $10,000 from the… Read More
Athens’ city council approves the trash rate increases
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Athens residents will see at least a $7 increase in their monthly garbage rates come the new year. The Athens City Council voted 6-1 Monday to… Read More
An Athens teen is seeking donations for Gwen’s Magical Toy Drive on Saturday
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — An Athens teen is collecting toys for kids for the holiday season. Gwen Mouat was in Macy’s with her aunt four years ago when… Read More
An Amazon documentary will feature the local manufacturer of a potentially revolutionary product
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – A local manufacturer with a product that could potentially revolutionize intermodal shipping has received a grant from Amazon Business. QuickLoadz, which manufactures automated container trailers that… Read More
Athens City Council approves parking rate increases and has a first reading of the garbage rate ordinance
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Motorists in Athens will soon see a slight increase in what they pay to park. The Athens City Council voted 6-1 Monday night to raise parking… Read More
Athens’ garbage contract delay led to much higher costs for the city and customers
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens residents will likely see at least a 40% increase in their monthly garbage bill starting next year. This is significantly more than under a bid… Read More
An Athens County judge puts a hold on the state’s decision to strip the Smiling Skull Saloon of its liquor license
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Smiling Skull Saloon in Athens that had its liquor license revoked last month may be able to keep it after all. The state Liquor Control… Read More
Here are the unofficial 2023 General Election results for Athens County
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 Council approves increases to sewer rates and amends a parking rate hike ordinance
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens residents will see a 3% annual increase on their sewer bill through 2040. That’s what Athens City Council approved with a 6-1 vote at Monday’s… Read More
Damon Krane and incumbent Steve Patterson are running for mayor of Athens
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens voters may be experiencing some deja vu in this year’s race for mayor. Athens resident Damon Krane is again running to unseat Mayor Steve Patterson. … Read More
An advocate for people with developmental disabilities receives the 2023 Athena Award
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
Athens’ Herrold Avenue extension project is set to be completed by the end of November
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – If all goes according to plan, another route to the West State Street ballfields, which are choked with traffic in the spring, will open soon. The… Read More
The Smiling Skull Saloon in Athens appeals the revocation of its liquor license, but the state claims it’s too late
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The owners of the Smiling Skull Saloon in Athens that had their liquor license revoked last month by state regulators have filed an appeal, but the… Read More
Bloom-Carroll comes away with the win in the battle of the bulldogs
CARROLL, Oh (WOUB) – The first round of high school football playoffs are officially upon us in Southeast Ohio. It was a battle of the dogs in Carroll as the… Read More
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