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The Freak Show
The Freak Show is a vintage and art market happening at The Union on May 12th 12-5 pm. There will be 15+ vendors selling local art, vintage, jewelry and so… Read More
Artkinglot
Come down to the Artkinglot pop-up event every 1st & 3rd Sunday in the Tavolino/Ciderhouse/Distillery area on the West Side of Athens! Featuring local artists, food vendors, performers and more!… Read More
Nelsonville-York School Board Approves Phased Back-To-School Plan For Fall
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — Nelsonville-York School District board members approved a phased back-to-school plan at the board’s August meeting on Wednesday. Superintendent Rick Edwards said the district worked with the… Read More
OHIO Community Has Mixed Reaction To Phased Return; University Assures It Has Safe Plans In Place
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Members of the Ohio University community have mixed reactions to the university’s announcement that students will return to the Athens campus this fall in phases, as… Read More
Back-To-School Plans Taking Shape For Athens County Districts
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Athens County, K-12 school administrators and county school boards are deciding how to proceed with the upcoming fall semester…. 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
Four Athens County School Districts Suspend Student Activities Due To COVID-19
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) — Four Athens County school districts have suspended extracurricular and/or athletic activities temporarily due to the rise of COVID-19 in the county. Athens City School District… Read More
Athens Restaurant Closes Temporarily After Employee Tests Positive For COVID-19
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Casa Nueva and Cantina has closed temporarily after an employee tested positive for COVID-19, the restaurant announced on its Facebook page Wednesday. Grace Corbin, the marketing… Read More
Uncertainty, Frustration Remain For Union Workers In Absence Of Contract With University
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Local union leaders say they are still working with Ohio University to agree on a new contract and address wrongful termination grievances, though the process is… Read More
Two Local Movie Theatres Prepare To Reopen June 19
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Two movie theatres in Athens County are reopening Friday after being closed for three months due to COVID-19. Under guidelines from the state of Ohio, theatre… Read More
People Line Up On East State Street To Support Black Lives Matter Movement
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens residents lined up on East State Street Friday to show support for the Black Lives Matter movement and stand in solidarity with protesters across the… Read More
Hundreds In Athens Join Nationwide Day Of Protest
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A crowd of at least 500 people lined the streets in Athens for a peaceful protest on Tuesday, joining a day of demonstrations across the United… Read More
‘We Will Fight For What’s Right:’ People March For George Floyd In Athens
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Twice in as many days, more than 100 people rallied their voices and handmade signs in Athens on Sunday to protest the deaths of George Floyd and… Read More
Athens Spreads Messages Of Love And Calls For Justice Uptown During Sidewalk Chalk Event
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athenians of all ages met uptown on Sunday afternoon to chalk the sidewalks with messages, affirming support of the black community and calling for justice after… Read More
Athens County Libraries Reopen, With Some Changes
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens County Public Libraries reopened on Tuesday, with some changes in place to meet state and local guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Visitors are… Read More
Drinking in the Sunshine: Athens County Bars Welcome Customers Back to Outdoor Areas
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The day before Ohio bars and restaurants were allowed to reopen outdoor seating, the owners of the Smiling Skull Saloon were busy. Of course, it stands… Read More
Ohio University says Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — An Ohio University employee has tested positive for COVID-19, the university said Friday. The employee was last on the Athens campus May 4 and is recovering… Read More
OU Faculty and Staff Call for Firing Freeze, Reinstatement of Jobs at Motorcade Rally
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University faculty, staff, students, and Athens community members demanded that administrators freeze layoffs and reinstate union workers who lost their jobs during a motorcade rally… Read More
Unofficial Election Results for Jackson County
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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Here are the unofficial results in Jackson 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
Unofficial Primary 2020 Results for Perry County
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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Here are the unofficial results in Perry 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
Unofficial Primary 2020 Results for Pickaway County
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — Here are the unofficial results in Pickaway County for Ohio’s extended primary, according to the county Board of Elections. Only contested races are listed. For Democratic… Read More
Unofficial Primary 2020 Results for Pike County
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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Here are the unofficial results in Pike 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
Unofficial Primary 2020 Results for Hocking County
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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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
Unofficial Primary 2020 Results for Athens County
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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Here are the unofficial results in Athens 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
Unofficial Election Results for Ross County
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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Here are the unofficial results in Ross 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