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Raising Cane’s and Playa Bowls announced as restaurant tenants for the historic building renovation in uptown Athens
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The company renovating a historic building in uptown Athens announced the two restaurants that will occupy the ground floor. One is Raising Cane’s, a national chain… Read More

Athens City Commission on Disabilities members call out the city for lack of accessibility
By: Jack Greene
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Athens, OHIO (WOUB) – Members of the Athens City Commission on Disabilities say the city’s work to address accessibility issues is “a systematic failure.” Commission Chair Davey McNelly told the… Read More

Bike and Brew Tour
Join us for a rich experience by connecting to Southeast Ohio while cycling through the old railroad beds of Appalachia, enjoying local food & drinks, stories focusing on the cultural… Read More

A Columbus hotel company is moving ahead with plans for a historic building in Athens
By: Morgan Anderson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A Columbus hotel company will move forward with its plans to convert the long-vacant historic Athens building into an extended-stay hotel with retail space after a… Read More

A Columbus company looks to convert a historic uptown Athens building into a hotel
By: Maria Monesi
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – A Columbus company plans to convert a long-vacant building in uptown Athens into an extended stay hotel, with retail space and a restaurant. The company’s purchase… Read More

Athens City Council Starts Process To Allow Open Containers Outside
By: Nick Viland
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ATHENS, Ohio — Athens City Council on Monday had a first reading on a DORA, or designated outdoor refreshment area, ordinance. This area would allow anyone over 21 to take their… Read More

Post-Game Party In Uptown Athens Could Bring Charges
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — At least one person may be facing criminal charges following a mass celebration in uptown Athens Saturday night. Hundreds of students flooded Court Street after the… Read More

Planning Underway To Shore Up Evacuated Building In Uptown Athens
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A 117-year-old building in uptown Athens remains evacuated and the area around it blocked off as a plan is devised to shore up an exterior wall…. Read More

Some Athens Businesses Close (Again) Due To COVID-19
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Some restaurants, bars, and coffee shops in uptown Athens have closed again after the steady rise of COVID-19 cases in the county. Several of these establishments… Read More