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Local musician reflects on his journey through his turbulent 20s on latest release
By: Emily Votaw
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Last month Captain Chucke & the Cadillac South released Letters From the Other Side of Hell, a deeply personal and introspective EP chronicling band leader Charles… Read More

Hocking College opens a Rescue Kitchen to address food accessibility in southeast Ohio
By: Rosie Wong
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WOUB Digital · Hocking College opens a Rescue Kitchen to address food accessibility in southeast Ohio NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — A new regional initiative is underway to make food… Read More

Competitors from more than five states face off at the third annual Rodeo on the Hocking
By: Alex Imwalle
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NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — Hundreds of people pack into a crowded arena for loud music, good food and cowboys. This is the scene of the third annual Rodeo on… Read More

Academy uses real-life simulations to teach firefighting skills to teens
By: Haley Swaino
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NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — The call came in: A fire was spreading through an apartment building and into the adjacent body shop. In seconds, nearly 50 trainees were suited up for… Read More

Attorney aims to appeal conviction by arguing for a more serious charge
By: Donovan Varney
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A defense attorney trying to overturn his client’s conviction found himself in the unusual position last week of arguing the evidence at trial pointed to a more… Read More

Former student files a federal discrimination lawsuit against Hocking College
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) –– A former student who brought national attention to Hocking College as a member of its football team has filed a discrimination lawsuit against the college. Caden… Read More

Hocking College’s Black Diamond Music and Arts Festival returns for second year June 9-10
NELSONVILLE, Ohio — Nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains sits the Little Cities of Black Diamonds, a collection of historic coal mining communities in Southeast Ohio. The rich… Read More

Program At Hocking College Helping People Experiencing Homelessness
By: Lexi Lepof
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NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) – Elizabeth Cook has dealt with substance use her whole life. Her parents both struggled with addiction. Cook’s own substance use disorder began when she was 12… Read More

Program At Hocking College Helping People Experiencing Homelessness
By: Lexi Lepof
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NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) – Elizabeth Cook has dealt with substance use her whole life. Her parents both struggled with addiction. Cook’s own substance use disorder began when she was 12… Read More

Live Music @ Robbins Crossing
Celebrating the Grand Reopening of The Hocking Valley Scenic Railway and Robbins Crossing, join us for a free concert featuring songs from The Beatles, Rascal Flatts, Elton John, Keith Urban,… Read More

Simple Garden Season Extension on a Budget
Low tech methods of extending the life of your garden for the protection of cool season (such as lettuce, greens, and root vegetables) taught to us by Dan Knier of… Read More

Gardening 101: The Basics
Dan Knier, Farm Manager of the Agroecology program at Hocking College, will be walking us through the basics of starting a garden. From composting, to planing your garden, you’ll be… Read More

Hocking College Student Artist Invitational: A Sensory Delight in Multimedia
A Sensory Delight in Multi Media! Mar. 29th, 2019, 6-9 pm: Opening Night for HC Artist Invitational. Multi-media pieces from the hardworking Art Students at Hocking College. Glass, Ceramics, Painting and Photography. … Read More

Wild About Winter!
Join the Hocking College Natural and Historical Interpretation Capstone students for a FREE event at The Market on State Street celebrating the wild and wonderful workings of the winter world…. Read More

Hocking College Football Spring Game and Community Luncheon
Hocking College Football is hosting their Spring Game & Community Luncheon on Saturday, April 28 at 12PM at Polley Field in Nelsonville. Come watch the game while enjoying free food and… Read More

Hocking Hawks Forced To Forfeit Wins
By: Susan Tebben
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The first season of the Hocking College Hawks’ football team won’t be a winning one, based on violations of the National Junior College Athletic Association. A representative from the NJCAA… Read More

Hocking College Smacks Wright State in Home Opener
By: Max McDulin
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Hocking College had been looking for ways to increase interest in its school after five years of decline in enrollment, and one of the big changes this year was the… Read More

Hocking College Creates First Ever Football Program
By: Griffin Ratcliffe
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When Hocking College Chief of Police Al Matthews pitched the idea of a JUCO football program to President Dr. Betty Young in fall of 2014, no one would’ve thought it… Read More

Students Construct Path To Information At Stroud’s Run
By: Sarah Hawley | Athens Messenger staff reporter
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Those visiting Strouds Run State Park near Athens will have a new place to find information before venturing out onto one of the park’s numerous trails. Located near the trailheads… Read More

Hocking College Police Ask For Help Locating Student
The Hocking College Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a student who was last seen on the campus around 8 p.m. on Thursday. Police are asking… Read More

Nelsonville Plans History Tours
By: Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
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People who want to learn more about Nelsonville’s past can take part in history tours that will be held this coming Friday and April 24. Students in the Natural and… Read More

Open House Offers Look At Perry Campus Opportunities & Tax Help
Hocking College Perry Campus will host an open house, along with Paying for College Night, on Tuesday, March 17, 2015, from 5 – 8 p.m. at 5454 State Route 37,… Read More

32 Apply To Be Next Hocking College President
By: Sarah Hawley | Athens Messenger staff reporter
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There are 32 applicants under consideration to become the next president of Hocking College. Chairman of the Hocking College Board of Trustees Andy Stone stated via email on Wednesday morning… Read More