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Waterford resident calls for a trustee to step down in light of a data center development
By: Amanda Pirani
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WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — Karl Bogard was never one to get involved in local politics. He did his part reading the newspaper, staying informed on issues and… Read More
In southeast Ohio, state and local officials fight over the future of injection wells
By: Erin Gottsacker | The Ohio Newsroom
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MARIETTA, Ohio (The Ohio Newsroom) — Last July, a short notice appeared in the back of the Marietta Times. “DeepRock Disposal Solutions, LLC… is applying to permit a well for… Read More
Why some Washington County residents are worried about the future of their drinking water
By: Erin Gottsacker | The Ohio Newsroom
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MARIETTA, Ohio (The Ohio Newsroom) — When the Ohio Department of Natural Resources issued permits to construct two injection wells, to store waste from oil and gas drilling, within two… Read More
Here are the unofficial results for the 2025 November general election in Washington County
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) — According to unofficial results, 29.32% of registered voters in Washington County cast ballots in the 2025 November general election. Here are the unofficial results for… Read More
A Washington County man has been sentenced to prison after being found guilty of a decades-old double murder
By: WOUB News Team
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MARIETTA, Ohio (WOUB) — A 53-year-old Washington County man was sentenced Tuesday for a decades-old double murder. Scott Hickman, of Waterford, will spend to 20 years to life in prison,… Read More
A Washington County man has been convicted of a double murder following a cold-case investigation
By: WOUB News Team
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Following a two-week trial, a Washington County jury found a Waterford man guilty of murdering a mother and her 17-month-old son three decades ago. Scott Hickman,… Read More
Crime rates have declined significantly over a ten-year span in southeast Ohio counties
By: Abigail Semple
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Crime rates in several southeast Ohio counties have dropped significantly over the past decade, contrary to public opinion that crime is increasing. Data collected from the… Read More
Repurposed wheelchairs and hospital beds are bridging Ohio’s rural health care gaps
By: Kendall Crawford | The Ohio Newsroom
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WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ohio (The Ohio Newsroom) — Ed Newman enjoys his weekly drives, darting from hospitals in eastern Washington County to nursing homes on Ohio’s southern border. He sees it… Read More
Ohio’s new 911 system will shave response times by pinpointing callers’ locations
By: Morgan Anderson
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THE PLAINS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio’s 911 system is getting a major overhaul with a $46 million upgrade aimed at improving its services across the state. Washington and Monroe counties… Read More
Here are the unofficial 2024 primary election results for Washington County
By: Atish Baidya
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A total of 31.41% of registered voters in Washington County cast ballots in Tuesday’s primary, according to unofficial election results. In the Republican primary race for… Read More
Ohio reaches a settlement with DuPont and other companies for $110 million over decades of PFOA contamination in southeast Ohio
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Ohio reached a $110 million settlement with DuPont, Chemours and Corteva to repair environmental damage in southeast Ohio following seven decades of contamination at… Read More
Here are the unofficial 2023 General Election results for Washington County
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) – Here are the unofficial results for contested races and local issues in Washington County. Randall Jedlink earned a position as Judge of Municipal Court with… Read More
A husband and wife have been arrested and charged in the death of Pomeroy woman
By: WOUB News Team
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A husband and wife were arrested Wednesday in connection with the death of a Pomeroy woman, which is being treated as a murder. Charles Scott Burton,… Read More
Drones are a powerful tool for law enforcement in southeast Ohio that raise privacy concerns
By: Caleb McCleskey
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MARIETTA, Ohio (WOUB) –– Hovering several hundred feet in the air, the four rotating propellers on the Washington County Sheriff’s Office newest drone could be heard from the ground. Special Deputy… Read More
Washington County law enforcement is learning a new approach to dealing with people in crisis
By: Reese Thompson
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MARIETTA, Ohio (WOUB) — Washington County law enforcement officers are learning how to steer people in a mental health crisis away from the criminal justice system by getting them the… Read More
Appalachian counties have plans to use American Rescue Plan funding but still face project obstacles
By: Claire Schiopota
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – A historic amount of money is being invested into Ohio’s Appalachian counties and officials are in the throes of deciding how to spend the money while… Read More
Here are the unofficial 2022 primary election results for Washington County
By: Atish Baidya
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WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) — Here are the unofficial results for contested races and local issues in Washington County. Voters approved a renewal levy for mental health services with 60%… 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
Health Experts Urge COVID-19 Caution For Unvaccinated People This Fourth Of July
By: Taylor Burnette
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POMEROY, Ohio (WOUB) – People in the region are getting ready for the Fourth of July as the nation falls short of President Biden’s 70% vaccination goal. Michelle Barnhart, a… Read More
Two Belpre Council Members Hold Off Challengers In Republican Primary
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Two Belpre City Council incumbents defeated their challengers Tuesday in the Republican primary. Council President Larry Martin captured 270 votes, or 55.33 percent. His opponent, Donna… Read More
Unofficial 2020 Primary Results for Washington County
By: Aaron Payne
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MARIETTA, Ohio (WOUB) — Washington County will have two new commissioners next year after a little more that 27 percent of registered voters in the county cast ballots in Ohio’s extended… 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
Workers, Community Members Want Local Labor for Warren Local Schools Project
By: WOUB News Team
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VINCENT, Ohio (WOUB) — Workers and community members rallied at Warren Local Schools Thursday to express concern with out-of-state workers being hired in a major project. In 2017, community members… Read More