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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
State Sues Athens Couple For Alleged Hand Sanitizer Price Gouging Scheme
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOUB) — The state is taking an Athens couple to court over an alleged scheme to hoard and sell hand sanitizer for 11 times the retail price during… Read More
OU Student Athletes March In Support Of Racial Justice
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Dozens of Ohio University student athletes and coaches staged a march in Athens Saturday afternoon in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. “We’re just trying to… Read More
People Line Up On East State Street To Support Black Lives Matter Movement
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens residents lined up on East State Street Friday to show support for the Black Lives Matter movement and stand in solidarity with protesters across the… Read More
Hundreds In Athens Join Nationwide Day Of Protest
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A crowd of at least 500 people lined the streets in Athens for a peaceful protest on Tuesday, joining a day of demonstrations across the United… Read More
‘We Will Fight For What’s Right:’ People March For George Floyd In Athens
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Twice in as many days, more than 100 people rallied their voices and handmade signs in Athens on Sunday to protest the deaths of George Floyd and… Read More
Athens Spreads Messages Of Love And Calls For Justice Uptown During Sidewalk Chalk Event
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athenians of all ages met uptown on Sunday afternoon to chalk the sidewalks with messages, affirming support of the black community and calling for justice after… Read More
Peaceful Powerful Protest in Athens After The Death Of George Floyd
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A peaceful protest was held in uptown Athens on Saturday as anger and protests mount across the United States over the death of George Floyd while in… Read More
ODOT Proposes Removing Johnson Road Connection To U.S. 33
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Ohio Department of Transportation has proposed closing the Johnson Road connection to U.S. 33 in spring 2021 to reduce the chance of serious vehicle crashes…. Read More
Salon And Barbershop Owners Look Forward To Seeing Customers Again, Even If From Behind A Mask
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Everyone who steps into Smart Barber Shop receives a hearty hello from owner Dave Smart, whose grin shines right through his face mask. Last Friday, Smart… Read More
How Athens Schools Bridged The Internet Gap During the Pandemic
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — It was Tuesday, March 10, the day before Ohio had its first 3 COVID-19 cases reported and the state of emergency declared. Students were supposed to… Read More
Drinking in the Sunshine: Athens County Bars Welcome Customers Back to Outdoor Areas
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The day before Ohio bars and restaurants were allowed to reopen outdoor seating, the owners of the Smiling Skull Saloon were busy. Of course, it stands… Read More
Ohio University Makes Plans To Re-Open For Fall
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University is planning to invite students back to its campuses for fall semester. What that fall semester will look like is still a work in… Read More
Smile Mail Shortens Social Distance for Seniors in Nursing Homes
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — COVID-19 related deaths in nursing homes accounts for 40% of all the COVID-19 related deaths in Ohio . Nationwide, COVID-19 related deaths in nursing homes account for… Read More
Some Retailers in Athens are Back Open, Others Still Shuttered
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — In Athens, some businesses have re-opened but others were still closed on Tuesday afternoon. All non-essential businesses in the state have been closed since March because… Read More
OU Faculty and Staff Call for Firing Freeze, Reinstatement of Jobs at Motorcade Rally
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University faculty, staff, students, and Athens community members demanded that administrators freeze layoffs and reinstate union workers who lost their jobs during a motorcade rally… Read More
Ohio University Faculty, Union Workers Find Ways To Push Back Against Administration
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Ohio University Faculty Senate has delivered a vote of no confidence in two key executive administrators and is now pushing to take matters into their… Read More
Unofficial Primary 2020 Results for Athens County
Here are the unofficial results in Athens County for Ohio’s extended primary, according to the county Board of Elections. Only contested races are listed. For Democratic presidential nominee: Joseph… Read More
Probable COVID-19 Case in Athens Co. Determined to be Negative
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A probable case of COVID-19 in Athens County has been determined to be negative. The Athens City-County Health Department confirmed the news in an email on… Read More
Athens Community Collaborates to Make Protective Masks
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens businesses and citizens are combining their resources and talents to supply protective masks for the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have recommended… Read More
Business in Uptown Athens is Down 50 – 85%, Uncertainty Lingers
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Businesses in Uptown Athens are starting to feel the economic impact of COVID-19. Since Ohio Governor Mike DeWine declared a state of emergency almost a month… Read More
Athens Police Charge Man With Violating COVID-19 Health Order
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A nuisance complaint in Athens ended with police officers arresting a person for violating the Ohio’s “stay-at-home” health order. According to the police report, officers received… Read More
Ohio University Students Get Options for Grading Amid Coronavirus Disruption
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University is introducing an alternative grading option for students dealing with the coronavirus-based interruption of their school year. Robin Muhammad, president of Ohio University’s Faculty… Read More
Free Rides and Restricted Space Announced for Public Transportation in Athens
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens Public Transit (APT) is announcing changes due to the coronavirus pandemic. All rides are free, effective Monday, March 30, according to APT’s website and Facebook… Read More
Athens City Schools Adjusts Remote Instruction Tech Delivery Plan
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Athens City School District announced it has adjusted the delivery plan for students to receive the necessary technology for remote learning while schools are closed due… Read More
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