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As more intense rains overwhelm storm drain systems, Athens and other communities consider flood-control alternatives
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — During the unusually heavy rains this summer, videos popped up on social media showing water gushing out of storm drains in Athens. This was presented by frustrated residents as evidence the city is failing to properly maintain the storm drainage system, leading to blocked lines and flooded roads, homes and businesses.
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AT&T confirms year-long process of phasing out copper landlines, third party discloses areas affected
BELPRE, Ohio (WTAP) - AT&T could begin retiring copper landline services as early as Nov. 15, according to a third-party company that tracks copper network retirements. The date is the earliest AT&T can begin discontinuing copper service in the listed areas, not a scheduled shutoff for every customer, according to Metro Colo Advisory’s copper retirement tracker. The advisory company says AT&T plans to move customers in stages and send written notices to those affected.
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Ohio University Offers Tuition-Free Path for Pell Students in Seven Counties
ATHENS — Ohio University will cover the full cost of tuition and mandatory fees for qualifying Pell-eligible students from Athens County and its six bordering counties starting in fall 2027, under a new award the university calls the President’s Opportunity Promise Award. The offer applies to first-year students who live in Athens, Hocking, Meigs, Morgan, […]
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Marietta Foundation’s New Anchor Grant Bets $30,000 on One Nonprofit’s Leader
MARIETTA, Ohio — The Marietta Community Foundation is trying a different kind of grant: instead of funding a project, its new Anchor Grant will invest $30,000 over three years in the leader of a single Washington County nonprofit, the foundation announced. Through the pilot program, one established nonprofit serving Washington County will be selected to […]