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An Athens company drops its lawsuit against the city over fire training mishap
By: Thomas Billington
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — An Athens property owner dropped its lawsuit against the city nearly two years after filing it. East State Street Development sued over a fire training mishap… 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
How the Athens community came together to help the homeless during the polar vortex — and what comes next
By: Theo Peck-Suzuki | Report for America
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — On the morning of Sunday, Jan. 5, Lucy Juedes was sitting in the pews of Christ Lutheran Church, trying to listen to her pastor’s… Read More
Athens Municipal Arts Commission seeks artists for Athens Sculpture Walk
ATHENS, Ohio – The Athens Municipal Arts Commission (AMAC) is seeking submissions for artwork as part of a new public outdoor sculpture art walk to be located near the build… Read More
Athens Curbside Conversation – Pedestrian Accessibility in the City of Athens
Several members of the City of Athens ad hoc Pedestrian Accessibility Committee will be on hand to talk about the work the committee is doing, and they will be there… Read More
Athens City Council Unanimously Passes Face Mask Ordinance
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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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