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Athens City Council approved zoning changes to create a neighborhood business hub along Columbus Road
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Athens City Council on Monday approved a plan to rezone the old fire station on Columbus Road and the area around it for commercial development…. Read More
The Planning Commission approves rezoning for an Athens neighborhood to expand business and housing opportunities
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A plan to rezone part of an Athens neighborhood to encourage business development and expand housing is moving forward after changes were made to address residents’… 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
As Athens considers adding a bicycle-pedestrian path on Columbus Road, one council member strongly objects
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The City of Athens wants to create a path along much of Columbus Avenue to make it easier for people to walk or bicycle down the… Read More
Athens sewer additions are set to support growth on Columbus Road
By: Meg Kuczinski
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – New additions to Athens sewer system are in the design process to help the growth on the city’s west side. Service Safety Director Andy Stone… Read More
Marietta-based health system plans a $20 million expansion in Athens
By: Gabriel Scotto
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — At a time when rural communities throughout the country are losing access to healthcare because of hospital closures, Athens is about to see a significant expansion… Read More
Athens City Council will propose a tax levy to replace decaying fire station
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Athens fire chief drew chuckles when he opened his presentation at Monday night’s City Council meeting with this line: “The fire station is falling down… Read More