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Street Mural Ribbon Cutting
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 6/24/2025 Athens, Ohio –The Pedestrian Accessibility and Bicycle Task Force Announces Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Vibrant New Community Mural Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for New Street Mural: July… Read More
Street Mural Ribbon Cutting
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 6/24/2025 Athens, Ohio –The Pedestrian Accessibility and Bicycle Task Force Announces Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Vibrant New Community Mural Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for New Street Mural: July… Read More
Witten Farm Market employees make do amid extreme heat warnings
By: Megan Acker
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – It might feel like temperatures are in the triple digits outside, but the heat isn’t dampening spirits too much for the workers at the Witten Farm… Read More
Southeast Ohio mayors grapple with potential loss of marijuana tax revenue
By: Charlie Ihlenfeld
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — “Shock,” said Athens Mayor Patterson when asked about his reaction to the proposed changes to marijuana revenues. It seems Athens and other municipalities may receive a… Read More
The OUtlet – June 20, 2025
By: Katie Murphy
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — This week on The OUtlet, local groups team up with a surprise guest to teach kids valuable lessons, and a longtime Athens tradition continues bringing the… Read More
OhioHealth hosts drive-thru cancer screening event
By: Megan Acker
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Jose Rocha is careful about cancer. “Cancer has been one of those elephants in the room always. My father passed away from cancer, my grandmother. …… Read More
WOUB Learning Lab hosted Daniel Tiger for a fun-filled day in Athens
By: Megan Acker
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – There was a tiger loose in Athens. Daniel Tiger of PBS Kids fame was at the Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery on June 7 for a… Read More
A summer concert series in Athens fosters community and connection through music “under the elms”
By: Talia Milewich
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ATHENS, OH (WOUB) — The Communiversity Band played the opening concert of this year’s “Under the Elms” series last Thursday and sitting under the elm trees over an hour before… Read More
Some southeast Ohio residents participated in the nationwide “No Kings” protests
By: Haley Richardson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Dressed in costume, bearing signs and waving flags, hundreds crowded along East State Street as part of the nationwide “No Kings” movement on Saturday. Athens’… Read More
An old gas station on Columbus Road in Athens will be converted into an electric vehicle charging station
By: Courtney Smith
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A long vacant gas station on Columbus Road in Athens is set to be transformed into a 21st century electric vehicle charging station. It’s part of… Read More
The OUtlet – June 13, 2025
By: Katie Murphy
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — This week on The OUtlet, the Sunset Shelter Project receives grant funding to address the needs of those facing the worst of the housing shortage, and… Read More
Athens Mayor Steve Patterson had to take shelter during a Russian bombardment while on a trip to Ukraine
By: Charlie Ihlenfeld
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens’ Mayor Steve Patterson was in Kiev, Ukraine, last week when he was awakened by the sounds of a massive drone attack. He and other hotel… Read More
Athens City Council gave the greenlight for a multifamily housing project to move forward
By: Charlie Ihlenfeld
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ATHENS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Athens City Council voted Monday to rezone property concentrated around 111 Hooper St. for multifamily housing. This allows for the property to be turned… Read More
The Athena Cinema celebrated 110 years with stories and memories
By: Talia Milewich
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ATHENS, Ohio — Ayse Suer recalls a favorite memory from her years attending the Athena Cinema. It was an emotional moment during a showing of the documentary film “Pavarotti.” “My… Read More
The Peanut Butter and Jelly Project delivers sandwiches and produce to Athens County families
By: Ty Carpenter
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JACKSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) – Athens County Children Services is providing free lunches so children don’t go hungry over the summer. Over 100 families gathered at the first distribution of this… Read More
The Sunset Motel’s conversion into a homeless shelter in Athens received a $2 million funding boost to expand the project
By: Charlie Ihlenfeld
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – An additional $2 million from the state will allow an Athens homeless shelter now under development to offer more space and amenities. The money allows the… Read More
The Southern Ohio Copperheads say they’re excited to get back in front of fans
By: Joshua Hoerner
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — During the winter, spring and fall months, Southern Ohio Copperheads Assistant Coach Ryan Grimm coaches’ various sports at Federal Hocking. But when the team begins its… Read More
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Athens residents worry about the potential changes from new zoning
By: Charlie Ihlenfeld
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Several Athens residents are raising concerns about the city’s plans to allow an apartment complex to be built in their neighborhood. The City Council is considering… Read More
Safety was in the driver’s seat at Athens’ first CarFit event
By: Noah Cavin
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – TaJiya Stone leans into the window of the driver’s seat. “We’re gonna make sure everything fits right, is that OK?” she asks. She checks to see… Read More
With a tax increase shot down at the polls, Athens leaders face limited options for reining in expenses
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The mayor of Athens says he doesn’t have many good options when it comes to trimming the city’s budget now that a proposed income tax increase… Read More
Athens voters will soon decide whether to raise taxes as the city’s revenue lags behind expenses
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens officials say an increase in the city’s income tax is needed to cover rising expenses. An analysis of Athens data shows that over the past… Read More
The Athens community rallied to keep the Black alumni event on track after a pause
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Aaron Thomas figured if he could just pull together a big cookout at the last minute, it would be better than nothing. He’d even pay for… Read More
The 7th annual Walk, Talk and Roll highlighted accessibility issues in Athens
By: Haley Richardson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Sam Crowl does not use a wheelchair in his daily life, but as he struggled to stay on course while being pushed across Court Street and… Read More
This year’s ‘Take Back the Night’ event in Athens honors the voices of sexual assault survivors
By: Anna Dollenmeyer
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ATHENS Ohio (WOUB) — Survivors of sexual assault carry their stories are often silenced and ignored. On Thursday night, the “Take Back the Night” event made sure those voices were… Read More
Email exchanges detail how the city of Athens fell victim to a $700,000 cyber scam
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The morning of Nov. 14, an Athens city employee received an email from an accountant with the construction company building the new fire station. He asked… Read More
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