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The conversion of Athens’ Sunset Motel into a homeless shelter is on track for a May completion
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A new homeless shelter in Athens County is on schedule to be completed in May, and some units may open before then. This is a far cry from the situation a year ago, when the project seemed like it might be doomed, at least as envisioned, because construction bids kept coming…
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River otters are returning to southeast Ohio after a very long absence
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — “That muddy little bank there, that’s where I first saw ’em,” says Joe Brehm as leads me down a trail along Sunday Creek a few miles north of Glouster in Athens County. Brehm is referring to the river otter tracks he spotted here while on a hike weeks ago. That’s a…
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Where to find COVID-19 vaccines this fall
Multiple locations in Athens County offer COVID vaccines for eligible patients.
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Trimble drug-use prevention group granted nearly 50k
Tomcat Bridgebuilders organizes drug-free activities, initiatives and messaging for students in Trimble Local Schools.
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Sand Rock Road to close Wednesday, Oct. 28
Sand Rock Road will close from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, between the intersections of SR 329 and CR 48.
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New signs make Athens County public transit easier to navigate
151 individual bus stops now have signs that tell riders which bus line stops there, arrival times and other critical ride information.
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Fourth District Court of Appeals candidates discuss credentials
Athens County Municipal Judge Todd L. Grace and Pickaway County Prosecutor Jayme Fountain are vying for the vacant appellate seat.
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Summer floods bring fall mosquitoes
Repeated flooding and high temperatures are driving a boom in the pests — and a higher risk of mosquito-borne illnesses.
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Nonprofit plans community forest in Dover Township
Rising Appalachia needs $1.5 million to buy over half of a planned 845-acre public forest on former Sugar Creek Mine Company land.
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Tax levies on ballot in November election
Levies proposed across the county focus on road maintenance, fire protection, and cemetery operations.
