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The OUtlet: Season 6, Show 3
This is the October 3rd, 2017 broadcast of The OUtlet from WOUB News. On this week’s show, our reporters will tell you about a new shop in Athens that is… Read More
International Week Takes on New Meaning
ATHENS, Ohio – Nearly 1,500 students from 14 countries make up the international student body at Ohio University. That diversity is what makes International Week special. And changes by President… Read More
West Union Businesses Suffer from Construction Whiplash
ATHENS, Ohio — Just when businesses on West Union St. thought their construction headaches were over: bam! “I would say this is worse than what we had before; it’s directly… Read More
Proposed Changes to East State Street Spark Debate
ATHENS, Ohio – An Athens Transportation Committee proposal to add bike lanes to the city’s busiest street was met with opposition from city residents Monday night. More than a dozen… Read More
Survey: Some Athens High School Students claim Verbal Harassment at the Middle School
ATHENS, Ohio — A survey of 450 former Athens Middle School students found that some were verbally harassed by Ohio University students while on their way to school. The survey,… Read More
BigBelly has big impact on Athens
ATHENS, Ohio – The city of Athens has taken an initiative to clean up Court Street with new technology. The city installed 24 BigBelly trash-compacting systems to reduce trash pick ups and increase… Read More
Scores Arrested in Athens during Protest Over Trump Travel Ban
ATHENS, Ohio — About 70 people who were protesting President Donald Trump’s ban on travelers from seven Muslim-majority nations were arrested at Ohio University Wednesday night. The university said the protesters were… Read More
Technology May Be Assisting in Athens Car Break-Ins
ATHENS, OH– Thirty-two vehicles have been broken into in Athens in the last month. No windows were broken, no doors were forced. That has Athens police thinking the offenders have a special method… Read More
Fluff May Sell, But Won’t Change, Owner Says
What has become a staple of the Court Street landscape may see some changes in the next few months, if its owner is able to sell the establishment. Fluff Bakery… Read More
Athens Receives Armory Grant
The city of Athens may be one step closer to bringing new life to the former National Guard armory on Carpenter Street as it was recently awarded a grant to… Read More
Council Holds First Hearing On CDBG Program
Athens City Council held its first public hearing on the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) on Monday. The federally funded program makes the city eligible for about $75,000 to… Read More
Boil Order in Effect for Parts of Athens
Portions of the City of Athens are under a boil order until 2 p.m. tomorrow, April 7. Affected areas include Morrison Elementary and Beacon School on West Union Street (State… Read More
Sheriff Smith Added to Lawsuit
Athens County Sheriff Rodney Smith has been added as a defendant in a federal lawsuit filed by a former deputy sheriff. The Athens Messenger previously reported that an attorney representing… Read More
Students Construct Path To Information At Stroud’s Run
Those visiting Strouds Run State Park near Athens will have a new place to find information before venturing out onto one of the park’s numerous trails. Located near the trailheads… Read More
Waterline Work Could Affect West Side of Athens, Athens Mall
The City of Athens will be completing two waterline repairs on Monday, according to a release by city administrators. “There is a possibility of intermittent water outages for customers at… Read More
Deputy Remembers K9 Ryder
Best friend, partner, guardian angel. Those were just some of the words Deputy John Kulchar used on Friday to describe Athens County Sheriff’s Office canine Ryder. Ryder, along with his… Read More
Fundraiser for Deputy Reaches More Than $10,000
A fundraising page posted to benefit an Athens County Sheriff’s Deputy who lost his home, belongings and his canine partner, Ryder, has raised more than $10,000 in less than 24… Read More
Arson Ruled Out in Fire That Claimed Life of K9
Update 4:07 p.m.: A memorial service has been scheduled for April 15 at 1 p.m. at Christ Community Wesleyan Church in Albany. No graveside services will be held. Though the… Read More
New Mural Depicts Region’s Labor History
A Bronx mural artist and students from the Ohio University printmaking department have depicted the region’s labor history in a new mural in downtown Athens. Artist Chris Stain was brought… Read More
Uptown Bars Ready For Moms
The matriarchs are in town for Ohio University’s Moms Weekend, and Athens bars and restaurants are ready for them. Beer cheese soups, prime rib burgers and rainbow shots are on… Read More
Canine Officer Dies In Fire
Update 4:26 p.m. – Athens County Sheriff Rodney Smith said a memorial service will be planned for canine officer Ryder, but no details are available. A beloved member of the Athens… Read More
Bats Regular Part of Athens Wildlife
The McDavises aren’t the only residents in Athens finding bats in their house. Jocelyn Chiu, an Ohio University senior, was relaxing in her bed one Sunday evening when she saw… Read More
Out With The Old, In With The ‘New’
The performance space at ARTS/West was filled with tables heaving with clothing items over the weekend as part of the 7th annual Cat’s Pajamas Clothing Exchange. The event allows community… Read More
Athens Police Department Annual Report Shows Quieter City
The numbers are in and it looks like the Athens Police Department has achieved one of its main goals for 2014. The 2014 annual report released this week by the… Read More
Non-Profit Education Center Closes, Language Center Changes Hands
The Athens-based nonprofit Appalachian Progressive Education Center, which over the years has offered language classes and arts and anti-bullying programs, has ceased operation. However, its Athens Language Center remains… Read More
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