Today
in Athens
Thursday, January 8th, 2026
Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Beetle, a 2-year-old neutered mastiff found on Oct. 23 in the Carsey/Fisher/Chase Rd area near Albany on the Meigs+Athens county line, is ready for adoption. Interested adopters can call Athens County Dog Shelter at 740-593-5415 for more details. Athens County Independent
- ➤ Sarah & Savannah are a bonded pair of affectionate cats available for adoption at Athens Humane Society. They are playful and gentle and will thrive in a quiet home with plenty of cozy spots, so interested adopters can apply online to add double companionship. Athens County Independent
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Athens Artist Project is working to bring art and music to more residents in Athens by offering creative experiences to those who might not otherwise have access. The local charity helps spread the joy of culture in our community. The Athens Messenger
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ An eight-week Creative Aging art series starts this week at Coolville and Nelsonville library branches for adults 55 and older. The free classes (fully funded by the Ohio Arts Council) offer hands-on instruction in art techniques and end with a public exhibition in February. WOUB Public Media
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Ohio Men's Basketball beat UMass on Tuesday to improve their record to 9 wins and 7 losses after winning 8 of their last 9 games. The Bobcats will host Buffalo at 2 p.m. on Saturday + face Toledo next as they continue a challenging MAC schedule. WOUB Public Media
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