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Asian Vegetable Workshop
Rural Action, in collaboration with the Athens Asian American Alliance is excited to offer a hands-on workshop on growing and preparing Asian vegetables. This engaging event will include a cooking… Read More
![Julian Keith, a member of Food Not Bombs Athens, Ohio Chapter, putting up a sign in front of United Campus Ministry at College Street](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Untitled-1-of-1-3-Large-3-e1690485365270-900x422.jpeg)
Photo Gallery: Food Not Bombs hopes to empower its community through compassionate action in Athens
By: Ahmed Hamed
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A local organization is hoping to make Athens a better place by providing needed resources like food to those in need. The Athens chapter of Food… Read More
![Molly Sowash and CJ Morgan with their two dogs smiling in their cow pasture.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_2654-e1688670525583-900x422.jpg)
Meet the first generation farmers fighting climate change with cows
By: Morgan Anderson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — When CJ Morgan goes to a cattle sale, sellers are quick to give him their attention. They don’t realize it’s actually his fiancé, Molly Sowash, who… Read More
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A former Arts West employee is raising concerns over what she feels is the city’s neglect
By: Arielle Lyons
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Arts West cultural center in Athens is not receiving enough funding to run programming, according to its now-former program specialist. Emily Beveridge bid farewell to… Read More
![A flyer for the Friendship Bench program showcasing the message, "Life can be tough. Want some help sorting it out?"](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Untitled-1-of-1-14-scaled-e1688164193929-900x422.jpeg)
Photo Gallery: Athens’ Friendship Bench program trains volunteers to lend an ear when it comes to mental health
By: Ahmed Hamed
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A new group of volunteers in Athens are ready to offer a sympathetic ear to their neighbors in need after a recent Friendship Bench program training…. Read More
![An image of people with bike helmets and bikes, pictured on an outdoor bridge.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/345979820_258862470005418_1803105798831980252_n-900x422.jpg)
Bike and Brew Tour
Join us for a rich experience by connecting to Southeast Ohio while cycling through the old railroad beds of Appalachia, enjoying local food & drinks, stories focusing on the cultural… Read More
![A sign in large writing reads Hope Drive Apartments.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Hope-Drive-Sign-e1658085336346-900x422.jpg)
Athens Metropolitan Housing Authority’s former director has been sentenced to prison for embezzlement
By: Reese Thompson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The former executive director of an Athens agency that helps low-income people with housing pleaded guilty Tuesday to embezzling more than $1.5 million from the organization…. Read More
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Here are all the Pride events happening this weekend in Athens
By: Arielle Lyons
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — From Thursday to Sunday, the Athens community celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride. The Southeastern Ohio Rainbow Alliance and some local businesses and other local organizations they’ve partnered with,… Read More
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Chipotle and Starbucks are coming to East State Street in Athens
By: Morgan Anderson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Chipotle and Starbucks are officially coming to East State Street in Athens, a year after the developer had hoped to have the businesses up and running…. Read More
![Step back in time: Participants dressed in Civil War-era attire evoke the spirit of the past, adding a touch of authenticity to the rededication ceremony honoring the "Boys in Blue" marker at Union Street Cemetery in Athens, Ohio.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Untitled-1-of-1-21-Large-e1685573455367-900x422.jpeg)
Photo Gallery: Athens’ “Boys in Blue” honored with the rededication of a Civil War monument
By: Ahmed Hamed
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Members of the community gathered in era-appropriate attire Sunday to rededicate a refurbished monument to soldiers of the Civil War. The ceremony took place at Union… Read More
![The Athens community honors fallen service members during Memorial Day parade and ceremony featuring tributes and reflections.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Recents-1-of-1-17-Large-e1685564380805-900x422.jpeg)
Photo Gallery: The Athens community honors fallen military with a Memorial Day parade
By: Ahmed Hamed
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Memorial Day parade took place in Athens Monday as the community gathered to honor and remember those who sacrificed in service to their country. The… Read More
![The historic building at 63 S. Court St. in uptown Athens, directly across from Ohio University's Alumni Gateway, will be converted into an extended-stay hotel with retail on the bottom floor.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/court-street-_-Ahmed-Hamed-1-scaled-e1685047522468-900x422.jpg)
A Columbus hotel company is moving ahead with plans for a historic building in Athens
By: Morgan Anderson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A Columbus hotel company will move forward with its plans to convert the long-vacant historic Athens building into an extended-stay hotel with retail space after a… Read More
![Gavel leaning against a row of law books](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/AdobeStock_110666651-e1518880023556-900x422.jpeg)
Former employee files a sexual harassment lawsuit against an Athens company
By: Reese Thompson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A former employee of an Athens company has filed a sexual harassment lawsuit alleging she experienced inappropriate behavior from her direct supervisor. Brooke Cunningham filed the… Read More
![Athens High School is seen in in The Plains, Ohio, on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. [Joseph Scheller | WOUB]](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Athens-high-school-900x422.png)
A $21 million bond issue to pay for the new Athens High School is in the works
By: Conner Woodruff
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens residents may see a bump in their property taxes as the Athens City School District plans to float a new $21 million bond issue this… Read More
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Athens businesses are serving up “Berry Specials” for Mt. Zion Baptist Church fundraiser
By: Arielle Lyons
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — If you shopped or ate at any local businesses this week, you may have noticed a pattern among a few berry products. Across town, several businesses… Read More
![A row of desks in a classroom with a backpack hanging up on the back wall](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/school-desk-e1471549255189-900x422.jpg)
A bill proposing a conservative social studies curriculum moves through the Ohio House
By: Conner Woodruff
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Ohio legislature is considering a bill that would require new K-12 social studies standards intended to counter what conservative critics see as a progressive bias… Read More
![Ohio University's class gateway at College Green, photographed on May 2, 2019](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/class-gateway-900x422.jpg)
Preliminary numbers suggest another strong fall enrollment at Ohio University’s Athens campus
By: Gabriel Scotto
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Enrollment for fall 2023 at Ohio University is tracking higher than it was last year, when the university saw record enrollment. As of April 5, slightly… Read More
![The former site of West Elementary sits empty after the building is demolished](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/thumbnail_IMG_2734-e1680812515957-900x422.jpg)
‘End of an era’: Athens’ West Elementary is demolished to make way for a soccer field
By: Madison Moore
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Athens, Ohio (WOUB) — The site of West Elementary, which stood tall on Central Avenue for more than 100 years, is now under construction as the city prepares to replace… Read More
![A plastic bag is in a yard with leaves and grass](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG_2742-e1680623229389-900x422.jpg)
As Athens considers a plastic bags ban, business owners worry about extra costs
By: Madison Moore
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Plastic bags are widely used by stores and vendors in Athens, but those businesses may soon have to replace them with more sustainable alternatives. On March… Read More
![The Ridges seen from beyond blooming trees in the Spring](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/ridges_2-900x422.jpg)
A major redevelopment plan for The Ridges includes senior housing and small businesses
By: Gabriel Scotto
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University recently unveiled a plan to redevelop The Ridges into affordable housing for seniors and families, artist live-work spaces and owner-occupied businesses. It is estimated… Read More
![Carrie Gibbons, Judy Smucker, and Heather Cantino sit around a table discussing their thoughts.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Screen-Shot-2023-03-24-at-1.25.30-PM-min-e1679678913868-900x422.png)
Three Athens women set out to make change in their community through activism
By: Jacob Motta
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A group of people gathered in Athens Wednesday to protest what they said was Chase Bank’s continued support of the fossil fuels industry. The group was… Read More
![Ohio University's Cutler Hall on the first day of the semester.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/OU-Image-scaled-e1599491277344-900x422.jpg)
Lori Stewart Gonzalez has been selected to be Ohio University’s 23rd president
By: WOUB News Team
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The current provost at the University of Louisville is set to become the next president at Ohio University. Ohio University’s Board of Trustees selected Lori Stewart… Read More
![Members of the community look over plans for The Ridges put on cardboard displays on easels](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Screen-Shot-2023-02-27-at-4.31.21-PM-e1677538311350-900x422.jpg)
The Ridges could see big changes under a proposed plan from Ohio University
By: Jacob Motta
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ATHENS Ohio, (WOUB) — The Ridges could see a major transformation under a proposal created by Ohio University in partnership with regional development groups.. The $220 million proposed plan preserves… Read More
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Ceiling collapse at Athens rental reveals a gap in code enforcement inspections
By: David Forster | Theo Peck-Suzuki
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A ceiling collapsed at a rental unit on North Shafer Street in Athens this summer because of a roof leak. No one was hurt, but the… Read More
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Athens plans to add more electric city vehicles, EV charging stations
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The city of Athens is making a switch from gas, to electric when it comes to its city vehicles. Through a recent agreement with Enterprise to… Read More
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