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Discovery Fest
Discovery Fest is an outdoor music festival and a fundraiser for the Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery. It will include lots of fun for the whole family! We will have… Read More
Athens income tax increase is now official after the final vote count
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — People who live or work in the city of Athens will be paying higher income taxes next year now that the final votes have been counted… Read More
Speaker Series – “International Hiking with Mary Reed”
Join us at the Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery as we welcome speaker Mary Reed. Mary is the author of five hiking guidebooks, including ‘Hocking Hills Day Hikes.’ She has… Read More
1st Annual Mulberry Fest!
Have you ever enjoyed a handful of perfectly balanced, sweet, tart, juicy Mulberries? Come discover this often-overlooked, delicious, and nutritious Tree! From its nourishing Leaves to its mouthwatering Fruit, Mulberries… Read More
Near Eastside Neighborhood Athens Porchfest
The Near Eastside Neighborhood in Athens hosts the 3rd Annual Porchfest on Sunday May 17, 2026. An epic musical experience in Athens, Ohio with over 56 musical performances on neighborhood… Read More
Athens’ sheriff identifies a person of interest in connection with a death at a fire in The Plains
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Athens County sheriff has identified a person of interest in connection with a death inside a residence that caught fire in The Plains Tuesday morning…. Read More
Oyo Live in Concert at FVRC -w/ Special Guest: Jake Dunn
From dimly lit barrooms to the footlights of festival stages, Oyo weaves together threads of folk, honky-tonk, bluegrass, and rock into a sound that feels both familiar and entirely their… Read More
Southeast Ohio state park to offer new opportunities for local climbers
By: Amanda Pirani
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — On a sunny Thursday afternoon, Ohio University freshman Alex Beasley hangs upside down from a rock formation in Strouds Run State Park. She’s tackling… Read More
An Athens beauty supply shop’s request for permission to also sell vaping products has been denied
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A beauty supply store in the uptown Athens area will not be able to sell vaping products as well because it’s too close to a church…. Read More
An Athens apartment complex is under foreclosure after its owner was sentenced in mortgage fraud case
By: Amanda Pirani
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — An Athens apartment complex providing student rentals and low-income housing is under foreclosure after its owner was caught up in a multimillion dollar loan… Read More
The executive director of Athens County Job and Family Services is arrested and charged with theft in office
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The executive director of Athens County Job and Family Services was arrested Friday morning on a charge of theft in office. Jean Demosky was arraigned on… Read More
Athens city officials made their case for a proposed income tax increase at a town hall meeting
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens city officials say they got the message residents were sending when a proposed income tax increase last year was soundly defeated at the ballot. “We… Read More
Athens has recovered a portion of the funds stolen in a cyber scam and could receive more from a criminal case
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The city of Athens has recovered over half of the more than $700,000 stolen in a cyber fraud operation in late 2024. Meanwhile, the federal government… Read More
WOUB Public Media’s general manager has resigned
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — WOUB Public Media’s general manager has resigned following a 26-year career at the radio and television station that saw significant changes during his tenure. Mark Brewer’s… Read More
Biodynamic Gardening Series: Soil as a Living Organism
Join Lead Naturalist Lawrence Greene for our Third Session of the Biodynamic Gardening Series, a hands-on gathering where we prepare the Soil, observe seasonal rhythms, and work directly with the… Read More
Biodynamic Gardening Series: Plant Families and Heredity
Join Lead Naturalist Lawrence Greene for our Second Session of the Biodynamic Gardening Series, a hands-on gathering where we prepare the Soil, observe seasonal rhythms, and work directly with the… Read More
Plant Propagation Workshop
Join Nurseryman, Mike Allison of Five Springs Farm, and Agroforestry Practitioner, Weston Lombard of Rising Appalachia to learn how to clone and multiply existing trees and shrubs by rooting hard… Read More
Woodland Pioneers: Ohioneers at Solid Ground
A quarter century ago, a small band of British citizens got together to save the ancient, woodland practices of coppicing, badgering, and greenwoodworking. Through their Woodland Pioneers Program, they have… Read More
Woodland Pioneers: Ohioneers at UPS
A quarter century ago, a small band of British citizens got together to save the ancient, woodland practices of coppicing, badgering, and greenwoodworking. Through their Woodland Pioneers Program, they have… Read More
Wolfe Plains Mounds Tour
The Wolfe Plains Group is a Late Adena culture group of 30 earthworks including 22 conical mounds and nine circular enclosures, originally known as Wolfe’s Plains, located a few miles… Read More
Biodynamic Gardening Series: Spring Equinox Session
Join Lead Naturalist Lawrence Greene for our Spring Equinox session of the Biodynamic Gardening Series, a hands-on gathering where we prepare the Soil, observe Seasonal rhythms, and work directly with… Read More
A local startup in southeast Ohio helps engage young people in the trades
By: Amanda Pirani
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — In the back of an Athens warehouse, Southern Local High School students spend their Friday afternoon operating a 3D printer known as the Scorpion. … Read More
University Courtyard Art and Craft Market
University Courtyard is pleased to announce our third annual Spring Art and Craft Market! Featuring several local artists and vendors, this Mom’s Weekend event is free and open to the… Read More
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Athens City Council has rejected the expansion of a drone program for first responders
By: Charlie Ihlenfeld
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Athens will not support an expanded drone program for first responders after a 5-2 City Council vote rejected the measure. The council chamber was packed with residents opposed to the proposal,… Read More
Athens hopes to address its budget shortfall with a retirement program
By: Charlie Ihlenfeld
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Athens city administration hopes to ease its budget shortfall with a new retirement incentive program. The program encourages older, retirement eligible city employees to retire by offering them $30,000 maximum… Read More
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