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The Racial Equity Coalition of Athens County Invites the Health Policy Institute of Ohio to Share Strategies to Achieve Health Equity
The Racial Equity Coalition of Athens County Health and Wellness Committee is pleased to have The Health Policy Institute of Ohio present the 2021 Health Value Dashboard on April 16 from 12-1pm via… Read More
Minority International Student Panel on Healthcare in Athens
The Racial Equity Coalition’s Health and Wellness Committee is hosting a free online event, “Minority International Student Panel on Healthcare in Athens” on Friday, April 2 from 12-1:30 pm. Come… Read More
Athens’ Stimson Avenue Getting A $7 Million Makeover
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The city of Athens has for years been throwing Band-Aids on one of the main gateways into town. But this time it’s different. Stimson Avenue, now… Read More
Athens Community Members Hold First Black Summit
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens residents want to take action in order to make the region a more welcoming place for Black people after the city’s first Black Summit. Community… Read More
Two Ohio University Students Die In Athens Crash
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Two Ohio University students are dead after an overnight crash in Athens. The Ohio Highway Patrol identified Laiken Nicole Salyers, 23, of Wheelersburg, Ohio and Richard… Read More
Virtual VALIDation Workshop
Join Erin Rennich, Innovation Center Executive Coach, to learn how to leverage existing resources and customer intel to get valuable feedback on your business idea. This workshop is designed for… Read More
Virtual IDEAtion Workshop
Join Erin Rennich, Innovation Center Executive Coach, to learn how to think about your business idea from the perspective of your customers. This workshop is designed for new and early-stage… Read More
Local Surge In Catalytic Converter Thefts Reflects National Trend
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Pat Gryszka arrived at his shop on a Monday morning in mid-September to find he’d become the latest victim of a recent crime ring. Gryszka and his… Read More
Athens City School District Plans Gradual Return For Some In-Person Instruction
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens City School District will begin to bring students back into the classroom gradually after beginning the semester with complete remote learning due to the coronavirus pandemic…. Read More
Athens Co. Confirms 29 COVID-19 Cases For September 27
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 707 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 29 cases were confirmed Sunday. The Athens City-County Health… Read More
Coronavirus Relief Aid Available For Athens Residents
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The city of Athens has close to $100,000 in emergency relief funds to help residents pay their utility bills or their rent or mortgage payments. Because… Read More
Athens Co. Confirms 10 COVID-19 Cases For September 7
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County has now had 434 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic after 10 cases were confirmed Monday. The Athens City-County Health… Read More
College Towns Feel Financial Impact Of Pandemic
ATHENS, Ohio (OVR) — The first day of classes at Ohio University is subdued this year. A few students walk across the Athens, Ohio, campus wearing masks. A group sits, socially… Read More
Athens Faces Significant Student Undercount In Census
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — With less than a month left until the 2020 census deadline, Athens is facing a significant shortfall in the number of Ohio University students counted. This… Read More
Southeast Ohio Lags Behind Rest Of State In Census Completion
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — With four weeks left before Ohio’s census deadline, efforts are underway to encourage southeast Ohio residents to make sure they are counted. Overall, response rates in Appalachian… Read More
Update: Licking Co. Man Charged With Additional Rapes
UPDATE 8/31/2020 Bryan C. Sattelmyer is now charged with raping a 10-year-old and an 18-year-old female, in addition to the original charge of raping a 13 year-old girl. On Monday,… Read More
Hundreds Show Up For Free COVID-19 Testing In Athens Co.
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Hundreds of people from Athens County and beyond walked, rode their bikes and drove to Athens High School Friday for free COVID-19 testing. The pop-up testing… Read More
Athens City Council Unanimously Passes Face Mask Ordinance
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Face coverings are now required in most public places in Athens after City Council unanimously approved an ordinance Monday night during a special online meeting. The… Read More
Clashes Between “Defend The Police” And “Defend Our Community” End Peacefully
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — On a hot and sunny Sunday afternoon uptown Athens hosted two protests that, despite its tense moments ended with a symbolic gesture of peace. According to… Read More
Some Athens Businesses Close (Again) Due To COVID-19
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Some restaurants, bars, and coffee shops in uptown Athens have closed again after the steady rise of COVID-19 cases in the county. Several of these establishments… Read More
Uncertainty, Frustration Remain For Union Workers In Absence Of Contract With University
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Local union leaders say they are still working with Ohio University to agree on a new contract and address wrongful termination grievances, though the process is… Read More
New Historical Marker Memorializes Man Lynched In Athens
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A new historical marker has been dedicated to a Black man from Athens County who was lynched in 1881. The marker sits on Mulberry Street in… Read More
Athens Pride Rally Addresses Queer Justice, Racial Justice And Immigration
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — “Stop killing us. Stop killing Black folks. Stop killing Brown folks. Stop killing Queer folks. Stop killing Trans folks. It’s simple, yet people have a hard… Read More
Juneteenth in Athens: A Day for Celebration, Protest and Reflection
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Juneteenth was a busy day in Athens. Celebrations kicked off at noon at the steps of the Athens County Courthouse where a group of community members… Read More
Two Local Movie Theatres Prepare To Reopen June 19
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Two movie theatres in Athens County are reopening Friday after being closed for three months due to COVID-19. Under guidelines from the state of Ohio, theatre… Read More
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