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An unexpected birth in the O’Bleness Hospital parking lot brings two women together
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Two women met in an unexpected way earlier this summer thanks to an unexpected delivery. Rachel Sharp’s day started off fairly normal, with her going to… Read More
Athens City Council refers towing ordinance to committee
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – In a unanimous decision, the Athens City Council voted Monday to refer an ordinance that would dismantle the city’s towing regulations back to committee. The ordinance… Read More
Athens leaders are considering a switch to two-way traffic on historic Court Street
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – City leaders are considering turning Court Street in historic uptown Athens into a two-way street. The plan is to also do the same with the one-way… Read More
Residents petition City Council to decriminalize abortion in Athens
ATHENS, Ohio – The subject of abortion wasn’t on the agenda for Monday’s Athens City Council meeting, but city residents turned out in force to ask the Council to protect… Read More
A local organization is sending supplies to support Ukrainians
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A local group is shipping supplies to Ukrainians affected by the current warfare with Russia. Little Wing Relief is an Athens-based humanitarian organization that sends relief… Read More
As gas prices start to fall in Athens, some ask why they were so high in the first place
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Gas prices in Athens were significantly higher than in surrounding areas for weeks, which had many frustrated customers wondering why. Patrick De Haan, a national fuel… Read More
Marietta-based health system plans a $20 million expansion in Athens
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — At a time when rural communities throughout the country are losing access to healthcare because of hospital closures, Athens is about to see a significant expansion… Read More
WOUB’s ‘WHO Lies Beneath: The Asylum’ uses actors and lots of research to tell the stories of patients of the former Athens Lunatic Asylum
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Nearly 1,700 patients buried on the grounds of the former psychiatric hospital now known as The Ridges lay interred under slim, white headstones marked with a… Read More
Kyle Rutter Benefit Spaghetti Dinner
Kyle Rutter is battling Ewing Sarcoma, and there will be a spaghetti dinner benefit to raise funds for Kyle’s travel, food, and medical expenses on Saturday, July 23, 12 p.m…. Read More
Zoning rules for businesses in Athens may soon change
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — City officials may consider changes to a zoning code prohibiting restaurants from operating within 200 feet of a residential area. But the code is routinely waived… Read More
Athens County approves a plan to increase retention and recruitment rate of DSP workers.
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — An Athens County agency that helps people with disabilities is raising pay to address a worker shortage. The Athens County Board of Developmental Disabilities oversees the… Read More
Athens City Council set to dismantle local towing ordinances years after the state granted regulatory powers to PUCO
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens City Council is set to dismantle towing ordinances that haven’t been enforced for over 15 years. The ordinance sets the towing fees and the process… Read More
Fundraiser for Athens United Immigration Support Project (AUISP)
Throught the month of August, Casa Nueve will graciously donate all tips to support the Athens United Immigration Support Project (AUISP). https://auisp.org/
The Dairy Barn hopes the city approves a much needed water line
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Dairy Barn, a historic landmark that has been in Athens for more than 100 years, has no protection against a fire. It’s looking to install… Read More
Athens looking to buy site for new fire station after lease deal was struck down
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The city of Athens is hoping to purchase property along Stimson Avenue to build a new fire station now that a long-term lease for the land… Read More
Protests continue in southeast Ohio after the Supreme Court’s ruling on abortion
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Protesters gathered on the steps of the Athens County Courthouse last week after the Supreme Court’s ruling on abortion. Ari Faber, the operations coordinator of United… Read More
Local churches respond differently to Roe v. Wade decision
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Bruce Stoker was already planning a sermon on the roles of men and women in the church when the Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade… Read More
A Columbus company looks to convert a historic uptown Athens building into a hotel
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – A Columbus company plans to convert a long-vacant building in uptown Athens into an extended stay hotel, with retail space and a restaurant. The company’s purchase… Read More
After a series of delays, Kiser’s Barbecue may soon open at new location
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Kiser’s Barbeque is in the early stages of construction at its new location on East State Street with hopes of opening in the coming months. The… Read More
Complication casts doubt on proposed location for new Athens fire station
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The city of Athens may be looking for another location to build a new fire station because of a complication with the proposed site. The city… Read More
An Athens optometrist carries on his family’s quilting tradition with some help from YouTube
WOUB Digital · An Athens optometrist carries on his family’s quilting tradition with some help from YouTube ATHENS, Ohio (WVPB) — For his day job, Shane Foster is an optometrist… Read More
94 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Athens County for May 19-26
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 15,017 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 94 additional cases were reported since last week’s update…. Read More
71 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Athens County for May 12-19
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 14,923 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 71 additional cases were reported since last week’s update…. Read More
Athens is seeking $9 million in funding for a new fire station
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The city of Athens is looking to move quickly to secure funding for a new fire station now that voters have approved an income tax increase… Read More
Athens auditor requests another $200,000 to pay record income tax refunds
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Athens city auditor asked council Monday night for another $200,000 to cover local income tax refunds. This brings the total set aside for refunds this… Read More
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