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‘End of an era’: Athens’ West Elementary is demolished to make way for a soccer field
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
As Athens considers a plastic bags ban, business owners worry about extra costs
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
A major redevelopment plan for The Ridges includes senior housing and small businesses
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
Three Athens women set out to make change in their community through activism
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
Lori Stewart Gonzalez has been selected to be Ohio University’s 23rd president
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
The Ridges could see big changes under a proposed plan from Ohio University
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
Ceiling collapse at Athens rental reveals a gap in code enforcement inspections
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
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
Athens City Council adopts resolution in support of reproductive rights
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Members of the Athens City Council took an official stance on the criminalization of abortion during Monday night’s meeting when they unanimously adopted a resolution encouraging… Read More
Ohio Men’s Basketball falls in OT to No. 20 Michigan despite wild regulation buzzer-beater
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Hunter Dickinson scored 24 points and had 14 rebounds as No. 20 Michigan, startled by a wild buzzer-beater at the end of regulation, beat Ohio… Read More
Athens Public Transit unveils electric bus
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Athens Public Transit unveiled its newest form of travel, its first-ever electric bus Nov. 9. Passion Works, a studio centered on inclusivity based in Athens, hosted… Read More
Halloween block party returns with more family-friendly events
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Halloween Block Party on Court Street returned this year for the first time since 2020. It usually occurs on the Saturday closest to Halloween every… Read More
Businesses and students prepare for the return of Halloween festivities in Athens
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Halloween festivities return this weekend to Athens following a Covid-19 hiatus. After a quiet two years, the block party that takes place this year on Court… Read More
The Athens Bulldogs defeat the Marietta Tigers to make it to the mens soccer district semi-finals.
Athens, Ohio (WOUB)- The Athens boy’s soccer team beat the Marietta Tigers 4-2 at Logan High School Wednesday night in the district semi-final game. In the first half of the… Read More
Athens City Council again passes ‘pay to stay’ ordinance
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens City Council voted Monday to once again adopt an ordinance to provide tenants tools to avoid eviction. Ordinance 85-22, which has been called the “pay… Read More
Chief: Ongoing firefighter shortage leaves Athens vulnerable
An ongoing firefighter shortage in the state of Ohio has left multiple areas, especially the southeast, vulnerable to alarming damages, said Athens Chief of Fire, Robert Rymer. With the current… Read More
Youth soccer field will replace Athens’ West Elementary following demolition
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — For 100 years, generations of students shuffled through the halls of West Elementary School in Athens. Now the school is shuttered, and by the end of… Read More
City of Athens may pay significantly less than initial estimate for the new fire station property
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The price the city of Athens pays for the land to build a new fire station on may be significantly less than an initial estimate. The… Read More
Ohio University’s first-year class on Athens campus sets a record
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University’s first-year class on the Athens campus for the fall 2022 semester is now the largest in the school’s history. The campus saw 4,441 first-year students,… Read More
Athens City Council passes ‘pay to stay’ ordinance to protect tenants, but asks for legal review
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Athens City Council adopted an ordinance Tuesday that would increase protections for tenants facing eviction because they are behind on their rent. But first council… Read More
Ohio University’s mask requirement on Athens campus rolls back to recommendation as county falls to Medium COVID-19 community level
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University will only recommend masks on the Athens campus in classrooms, labs, studios, clinical settings, other learning spaces and its Child Development Center based on its… Read More
Mask requirement in classrooms on OU’s Athens campus returns Monday as county reaches High COVID-19 community level
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University will require masks on the Athens campus starting Monday in classrooms, labs, studios, clinical settings, other learning spaces and its Child Development Center based on… Read More
Athens prepares to buy land for new fire station, which could be completed by the end of next year
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — If all goes according to plan, a new Athens fire station on Stimson Avenue could be ready for move-in by the end of next year. First,… Read More
Burrow is practicing and should be ready for the Bengals’ opener
CINCINNATI (AP) — Joe Burrow is fully participating in training camp three weeks after having an appendectomy. He had surgery on July 26. Burrow has an eye on getting ready… Read More
Athens bowling alley could become a storage facility if no one steps in to reopen it
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The shuttered Rollerbowl Lanes bowling alley in Athens could be converted into storage units, but the family that owns it is open to alternatives. The bowling… Read More
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