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Athens County officials break ground on industrial building expected to bring new business and jobs to the region
By: David Forster
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THE PLAINS, Ohio (WOUB) — The first shovelfuls of dirt were turned Friday morning on a new industrial building that Athens County officials hope will bring around 100 good-paying jobs… Read More
Husband and wife from The Plains indicted on multiple charges related to child pornography
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A man arrested last week in connection with child pornography has been indicted on nine counts of rape involving a 9-year-old girl. Jonathon “Jonny” Pryor of… Read More
Resident of The Plains faces multiple rape charges in connection with child pornography
By: WOUB News Team
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Authorities arrested a resident of The Plains and charged him with three counts of rape in connection with child pornography he allegedly created with a young… Read More
![Johnson Road is seen in Athens, Ohio, on Tuesday, June 29, 2021. [Joseph Scheller | WOUB]](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/062921_JohnsonRoad_005-scaled-e1625600365691-900x422.jpg)
Johnson Road Exit Closure Raises Concerns For Residents, Businesses
By: Theo Peck-Suzuki | Report for America
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The highway exit near Athens High School connecting Johnson Road to Route 33 will soon close permanently, with major implications for traffic in The Plains. The… Read More
‘Bulk Amounts Of Suspected Heroin’ Found In The Plains
By: Allison Hunter
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THE PLAINS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Athens County Sheriff’s Criminal Interdiction Unit (CIU) is reporting the second drug bust within four days. This one was on Roy Avenue in The… Read More
ODOT Proposes Removing Johnson Road Connection To U.S. 33
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Ohio Department of Transportation has proposed closing the Johnson Road connection to U.S. 33 in spring 2021 to reduce the chance of serious vehicle crashes…. 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