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A community is divided as plans to replace an iconic statue in Marietta are underway
By: Noah Cavin
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MARIETTA, Ohio (WOUB) – The Start Westward Memorial has sat in the middle of Muskingum Park in Marietta for 87 years. It could soon be removed and replaced with a bronze… Read More
Southeast Ohio mayors grapple with potential loss of marijuana tax revenue
By: Charlie Ihlenfeld
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — “Shock,” said Athens Mayor Patterson when asked about his reaction to the proposed changes to marijuana revenues. It seems Athens and other municipalities may receive a… Read More
An archaeology camp in Marietta is giving kids an opportunity to find hidden history
By: Betty Kankam-Boadu
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MARIETTA, Ohio (WOUB) — “Oh, I found some brick, I got some brick!” Finley Patrick screams to his teammates. Patrick is one of the middle schoolers digging and sifting through… Read More
Clinic provides free legal aid to people looking to clear their criminal records
By: Donovan Varney
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MARIETTA, Ohio (WOUB) — Brady Radabaugh would like to adopt a child and start a family. But he can’t. He has a criminal record that will show up in a… Read More
Jackson manhandles Marietta 49-14 to advance to second round
By: Payton Brooker
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JACKSON, Oh (WOUB) The Jackson Ironmen (10-1) after a successful season hosted their first playoff game at Holzer Field on Friday, entering as the 4th seed in the playoffs, they… Read More
Christone “Kingfish” Ingram to perform Friday at the Adelphia in Marietta
By: Arielle Lyons
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MARIETTA, Ohio (WOUB) — Grammy award-winning blues artist Christone “Kingfish” Ingram will perform at the Adelphia Music Hall (205 Second St.) Friday. The performance is part of the Adelphia’s 2023… Read More
The Athens Bulldogs defeat the Marietta Tigers to make it to the mens soccer district semi-finals.
By: Jensen Knecht
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Athens, Ohio (WOUB)- The Athens boy’s soccer team beat the Marietta Tigers 4-2 at Logan High School Wednesday night in the district semi-final game. In the first half of the… Read More
Two people are dead after a plane crash in Marietta
By: Aaron Payne | Kaitlin Thorne
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UPDATED – 10/18/22 5:45 p.m. MARIETTA, Ohio (WOUB) — Two people are dead after a private plane crashed at a car dealership in Marietta Tuesday morning. The Ohio State Highway… Read More
Marietta police sergeant files lawsuit alleging sexual harassment by former chief
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A female police sergeant in Marietta has filed a federal lawsuit against the city alleging a long pattern of sexual harassment and gender discrimination by the… Read More
The Ohio University Board Of Trustees Added A Regional Member And Discussed Enrollment Decline At Latest Meeting
By: Kaitlin Thorne
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Regional representation in university leadership and further enrollment decline were among the topics of discussion during the Ohio University’s Board of Trustees’ meeting on Thursday. Misty… Read More
Marietta Leading Ohio In Rate Of COVID-19 Hospitalizations
By: Debbie Holmes | WOSU
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MARIETTA, Ohio (WOSU) — Health officials are sending an urgent message in southern Ohio’s Washington County as COVID-19 patients overwhelm area hospitals. “We’re drowning in positivity,” said director of nursing… Read More
Shakespeare by the River presents Macbeth
Shakespeare by the River presents MACBETH, Shakespeare’s classic story of horror and evil, set against the backdrop of a post-apocalyptic wasteland. Performances are free and begin at 8:00 PM on… Read More
Shakespeare by the River presents Macbeth
Shakespeare by the River presents MACBETH, Shakespeare’s classic story of horror and evil, set against the backdrop of a post-apocalyptic wasteland. Performances are free and begin at 8:00 PM on… Read More
Shakespeare by the River presents Macbeth
Shakespeare by the River presents MACBETH, Shakespeare’s classic story of horror and evil, set against the backdrop of a post-apocalyptic wasteland. Performances are free and begin at 8:00 PM on… Read More
Marietta Doctor Sentenced To Eight Years In Prison For Illegally Distributing Opioids
By: WOUB News Team
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COLUMBUS, Ohio – A Marietta doctor was sentenced in U.S. District Court Friday to eight years in prison for illegally prescribing opioids and other controlled substances and defrauding health care… Read More
Marietta Confirms First Positive Test for COVID-19
By: WOUB News Team
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MARIETTA, Ohio (WOUB) — Officials in Marietta, Ohio confirmed the first positive case of COVID-19 in the city on Sunday, March 22. According to a release from the Marietta/Belpre City Health… Read More