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Proposed parcel fee to purchase local recycling center fails to pass
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A proposed parcel fee aimed at buying the Athens-Hocking Recycling Centers has failed to pass, leaving its fate still uncertain. The proposed $24 per year fee… Read More
Here are the unofficial 2024 primary election results for Hocking County
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A total of 28.49% of registered voters in Hocking County cast ballots in Tuesday’s primary election, according to unofficial election results. Jason D’Onofrio will face Democrat… Read More
Here are the unofficial 2023 General Election results for Hocking County
HOCKING COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) – Here are the unofficial results for contested races and local issues in Hocking County. Greg Fraunfelter earned a position as Mayor of Logan, with 70.1%… Read More
Millions in grant funding for Appalachian Ohio has been awarded to projects in Athens and surrounding counties
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens and surrounding counties are among the big winners in the first round of grant funding intended to promote transformational change in the state’s Appalachian region…. Read More
Appalachian counties have plans to use American Rescue Plan funding but still face project obstacles
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – A historic amount of money is being invested into Ohio’s Appalachian counties and officials are in the throes of deciding how to spend the money while… Read More
Here are the unofficial 2022 primary election results for Hocking County
HOCKING COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) — Here are the unofficial results for contested races and local issues in Hocking County. Jessica Dicken will be the Republican candidate in the county commissioner’s… Read More
The Hocking County 2021 General Election unofficial results
HOCKING COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) — The unofficial results are in for Hocking County. 30.11% of eligible voters cast a ballot in the county. In the City of Logan 2nd Ward… Read More
Unofficial Primary 2020 Results for Hocking County
Here are the unofficial results in Hocking 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
Elective Surgeries May Resume, Finances At Rural Hospitals Still Threatened By COVID-19
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — On Wednesday, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signaled that restrictions on elective medical procedures may ease soon. Still, it may take time for hospitals to catch up… Read More
Hocking County Confirms First Case Of COVID-19
As of Saturday, April 11, Hocking County has one confirmed case and one probable case of COVID-19. According to a release, the Hocking County Health Department is not detailing any… Read More
How the COVID-19 Pandemic is Affecting Hospitals in Athens and Hocking Counties
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The state of Ohio has asked all hospitals to cancel elective surgeries, which could put strain on rural hospitals’ finances. The chief nursing officer at OhioHealth… Read More
Hocking Co. Health Commissioner Orders all Cabins, Lodges Closed
HOCKING COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) — Cabin and lodge rentals in the the county that hosts Hocking Hills State Park will be closed as a precaution to the coronavirus pandemic. Hocking… Read More
Fifteen Arrested After Multi-County Methamphetamine Bust
LANCASTER, Ohio (WOUB) — Fifteen people have been indicted in Fairfield, Hocking, and Pickaway counties after a multi-county drug trafficking operation. The Fairfield-Athens-Logan-Circleville Major Crimes Unit announced Friday that “Operation… Read More
Hocking County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Murder-Suicide
LOGAN, Ohio — A domestic violence incident has claimed two lives in Hocking County. According to the sheriff’s office, Hocking County 911 received a phone call early Monday morning reporting… Read More