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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
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
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
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
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
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
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