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Historic Black Church Receives Grant To Begin Major Renovation Project
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Mount Zion Baptist Church in Athens is one of 40 historic sites in America to receive part of a $3 million grant that will help preserve African… Read More
Athens Lifeguards Quit Following Weeks Of Complaints Over Working Conditions
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Three lifeguards abruptly quit the Athens City Pool last week and others put in their two-weeks notice. This follows weeks of complaints from lifeguards about working… Read More
Artkinglot
Come down to the Artkinglot pop-up event every 1st & 3rd Sunday in the Tavolino/Ciderhouse/Distillery area on the West Side of Athens! Featuring local artists, food vendors, performers and more!… Read More
Chillicothe Man Found Guilty Of Rapes In Athens
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – A Chillicothe man could spend nearly three decades in prison after being convicted Friday of raping two women in Athens. Grant Sims, 25, formerly of Athens,… Read More
Historic Black Church Receives Grant To Begin Major Renovation Project
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Mount Zion Baptist Church in Athens is one of 40 historic sites in America to receive part of a $3 million grant that will help preserve… Read More
Asylum Seekers Find A Life-Changing Refuge In Athens
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — For the last two years, the Athens United Immigrant Support Project (AUISP) has been working to help individuals who come to the United States fleeing abuse… Read More
Athena Cinema Reopens, With A Little Help From Its Friends
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — After a year-long hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Athena Cinema has reopened its doors to the public. The pandemic took a heavy toll on… Read More
Local Restaurant Faces Difficulties From Unclear City Zoning Code
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Following a confusing battle with the city zone code, a local Athens restaurant gained approval Tuesday to open up a permanent location. For years Dr. May’s… Read More
Ohio Valley Summer Theater Celebrates 70th Anniversary, Access To The Arts
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – The Ohio Valley Summer Theater is preparing for a celebration of its 70th anniversary after overcoming the challenges of the 2020 pandemic. Founded in 1951, the… Read More
Ohio Brew Week Ready To Kick Off July 9 With First In Person Events Since 2019
Athens, OHIO (WOUB) – Although some of the staple events won’t take place, Ohio Brew Week will still bring strong flavors to Athens this weekend. The 16th Ohio Brew Week… Read More
Free Meal Programs Find New Ways To Serve Athens Community While Facing Pandemic Changes
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The pandemic forced free meal programs in Athens County to get creative in order to continue feeding the community safely. Athens County is the most food… Read More
Athens Law Enforcement To Receive New High-Tech Training
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Students and staff at Ohio University have collaborated with local law enforcement to create a new de-escalation training program for their officers. This immersive program will be… Read More
Southern Ohio Copperheads Give Back To Community Through Youth Clinics
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Southern Ohio Copperheads are still involved in the community even though the COVID-19 pandemic canceled their season for a second-straight year. The Copperheads are holding pitching… Read More
Athens Launching New Initiative For Mental Health Emergencies
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Going to the hospital is often the best option when you have a health emergency, but when it comes to a mental health crisis this can bring… Read More
Valkyrie Riders Roll Into Athens For National Rally
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Last week many Athens residents were both surprised and curious when a flurry of motorcycles descended on Court Street. Over 200 members of the Valkyrie Riders Cruiser… Read More
Motorcycle Club Rolls Into Athens For National Rally
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Last week many Athens residents were both surprised and curious when a flurry of motorcycles descended on Court Street. Over 200 members of the Valkyrie Riders… Read More
Athens Celebrates First Juneteenth As A National Holiday
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — People in Athens gathered Saturday to celebrate Juneteenth, marking the day that enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, were emancipated over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth… Read More
Athens Celebrates First Juneteenth As A National Holiday
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — People in Athens gathered Saturday to celebrate Juneteenth, marking the day that enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, were emancipated over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. … Read More
Athens Summer Black Summit Will Provide Platform For Local Voices
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Athens Summer Black Summit will be held Thursday over Zoom in hopes of providing a gathering space and platform for issues pertaining to Black people… Read More
Stimson Avenue Road Work Causes Significant Disruptions For Some Businesses
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Half of Stimson Avenue in Athens has been closed for months due to construction, and some businesses along the street are struggling. Business owners say reduced traffic… Read More
Stimson Avenue Road Work Causes Significant Disruptions For Some Businesses
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Half of Stimson Avenue in Athens has been closed for months due to construction, and some businesses along the street are struggling. Business owners say reduced… Read More
Athens County Students And Teachers Team Up To Create Community Mural
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — From rolling hills, to pawpaws, to bricks, to “ditch lilies,” there are a lot of symbols that students think of when they think of Athens County. … Read More
Ohio University President Resigns, Will Return To Teaching
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University’s president is stepping down at the end of June after four challenging years marked by big enrollment declines and financial struggles. Duane Nellis, who is… Read More
Share Your Light
Sponsored by Athens Area Mediation Service, people from Athens or ties with Athens will share how COVID has impacted their lives. Event will be held via Zoom. Community members will… Read More
Minority Health in Appalachia – Strategies for Success with Ohio Commission on Minority Health
The Racial Equity Coalition of Athens County Health and Wellness Committee will host its final virtual presentation for Minority Health Month with keynote speaker Angela Dawson, Executive Director of the… Read More
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