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![Jeff Slattery and Josh Senefeld communicate with a radio operator in Florida during the Athens County Amateur Radio Association's winter field day operation.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Ham-radio-operators-e1708103254435-900x422.jpeg)
The Athens County Amateur Radio Association finds that young people are still drawn to old-school communication
By: Gabriel Scotto
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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 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 appears reluctant to pass a resolution calling for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas
By: Jack Greene
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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
![Plastic single-use shopping bags at the checkout area in a Walmart store.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/plastic-bags-in-store-e1704222225431-900x422.jpg)
Athens officials argue the city’s plastic bag ban is legal in response to a lawsuit against the ordinance
By: David Forster
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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
![Mixed forest, green deciduous trees. Soft light in countryside woodland or park. Drone shoot above colorful green texture in nature](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/shutterstock_1993839830-e1704401441130-900x422.jpg)
Projects in Athens and Hocking counties receive funding from the Clean Ohio Green Space Conservation Program
By: WOUB News Team
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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
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Athens schools need more help in the classroom, but job candidates are proving hard to find
By: David Forster
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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 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 leaders are discussing the possibility of putting trash services back under local government control
By: Jack Greene
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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
![A wide shot showcases the architectural beauty of the historical Mount Zion Baptist Church. A truck is seen in front, with three pews from the church.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Untitled-1-of-1-20-Large-e1702589123172-900x422.jpeg)
The Mount Zion Baptist Church in Athens receives two grants to help preserve its history
By: WOUB News Team
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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
![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_0020-e1702499774256-900x422.jpg)
Athens’ city council approves the trash rate increases
By: Jack Greene
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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
![A teenage girl kneels by a collection of toys for a toy drive.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_9154-e1701214707234-900x422.jpg)
An Athens teen is seeking donations for Gwen’s Magical Toy Drive on Saturday
By: Theo Peck-Suzuki | Report for America
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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
![Shipping containers sit stacked at a port in Bayonne, N.J.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/gettyimages-1346802226_custom-db00f3bd16915a54c363032c7478da4ad56c4f6b-scaled-e1637085343685-900x422.jpg)
An Amazon documentary will feature the local manufacturer of a potentially revolutionary product
By: Gabriel Scotto
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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 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 approves parking rate increases and has a first reading of the garbage rate ordinance
By: Jack Greene
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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
![These are different size options of the trash cans Athens residents will receive under the city's new contract with Rumpke Waste and Recycling. The cans are part of the extra cost residents will pay under the new contract.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Rumpke-trash-cans-e1700518857699-900x422.jpeg)
Athens’ garbage contract delay led to much higher costs for the city and customers
By: Jack Greene
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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
![The Smiling Skull Saloon on West Union Street in Athens.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Smiling-Skull-Saloon-e1698866531839-900x422.jpg)
An Athens County judge puts a hold on the state’s decision to strip the Smiling Skull Saloon of its liquor license
By: David Forster
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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
![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)
Athens City Council approves increases to sewer rates and amends a parking rate hike ordinance
By: Jack Greene
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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
![Mayor Steve Patterson and his opponent Damon Krane sitting at a table during the Athens County League of Women Voters mayoral candidate forum.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Krane-Patterson-900x422.png)
Damon Krane and incumbent Steve Patterson are running for mayor of Athens
By: Jack Greene
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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
![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
![Traffic cones on road with electronic arrow pointing to the right to divert traffic and white car in distance.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Road-construction-stock-image-e1698904583541-900x422.jpg)
Athens’ Herrold Avenue extension project is set to be completed by the end of November
By: Gabriel Scotto
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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 on West Union Street in Athens.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Smiling-Skull-Saloon-e1698866531839-900x422.jpg)
The Smiling Skull Saloon in Athens appeals the revocation of its liquor license, but the state claims it’s too late
By: David Forster
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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
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Bloom-Carroll comes away with the win in the battle of the bulldogs
By: Gavin Carrig
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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
![Mayor Steve Patterson and his opponent Damon Krane sitting at a table during the Athens County League of Women Voters mayoral candidate forum.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Krane-Patterson-900x422.png)
Ohio’s Ethics Commission is reviewing a complaint against the mayor of Athens filed by his political opponent
By: Jack Greene
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Ohio Ethics Commission is looking into allegations that the mayor of Athens broke ethics laws during the city’s purchase of its racial equity training. Athens… Read More
![Athens City Council President Chris Knisely, Mayor Steve Patterson and other dignitaries break ground on project to turn the Armory into a coworking space.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/thumbnail_Athens-Armory-groundbreaking-e1697493811418-900x422.jpg)
Athens breaks ground on a project to convert the Armory into a coworking space
By: Gabriel Scotto
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – The city of Athens broke ground Monday on a project to redevelop the Armory into a coworking space. “When I look at how far we’ve come,… Read More
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Historic 99th meeting between Athens and Logan ends in Bulldog victory
By: Meg Kuczinski
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LOGAN, Ohio (WOUB) – The Athens Bulldogs took the Logan Chieftains to the dog pound on Friday night, taking home a 30-21 win. As the lights went down in Logan,… 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)
A couple appeals the denial of a short-term rental permit in Athens for a second time
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A lawyer representing a Dublin couple who want to operate a short-term rental in Athens did not mince words at a hearing last month. “It doesn’t… Read More
![Athens cruises towards a win as they defeat rival Alexander 55-7](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_0032-Large-900x422.jpeg)
Cross Town Rivalry ends in an Epic Athens Victory
By: Meg Kuczinski
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The Plains, Ohio (WOUB) – The Athens Bulldogs conquered the Alexander Spartans in an ultimate blowout on Friday night at Joe Burrow Stadium. Alexander, who came into this game (1-2),… Read More
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