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Thursday, January 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service collaborates with the Mayors’ Partnership for Progress to create a housing toolkit aiding rural communities in addressing housing challenges. Ohio University
- ➤ Adopt Gene, a friendly and affectionate cat, from the Athens Humane Society. Athens County Independent
- ➤ Pilgrim, a resilient dog with a loving personality, is seeking a forever home after being found and recovering from ingesting trash near the OU campus. Athens County Independent
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local musician Charles Whaley releases 'Letters From the Other Side of Hell,' an EP detailing his transformative journey from instability to security. WOUB Public Media
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ohio University and Washington State College of Ohio are expanding their engineering transfer program to provide local students with a seamless pathway to achieving a Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering. Ohio University
- ➤ Ohio University is launching a flexible Bachelor of General Studies program in Fall 2024 to help individuals leverage existing credits for degree completion and meet evolving job market demands. Ohio University
- ➤ The Voinovich School is using VR headsets in Southeast Ohio schools to promote careers in the expanding broadband infrastructure sector, aiming to fill over 30,000 high-skilled jobs. Ohio University
TRAVEL NEWS
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Monthly Meeting of Athens County Children Services Board
The Athens County Children Services Board will convene its regular monthly meeting for discussions on child welfare and services.
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Ohio Bobcats vs. Kent State Golden Flashes Basketball Game
The Ohio Bobcats will host the Kent State Golden Flashes in a college basketball match at the Convocation Center in Athens, OH.
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Sunday Morning Meditation at Athens KTC
Athens KTC Buddhist Center hosts meditation sessions every Sunday morning, providing a tranquil setting for both experienced practitioners and newcomers at Serenity Roots Wellness and Yoga Center.
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Moira Smiley Concert
Moira Smiley will perform a vocal polyglot concert at ARTS/West, with suggested donations at the door and sponsorship from Calliope Feminist Chorus.
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B404 Fiber & Fashion: Create a Nuno Felted Scarf Workshop
Participants will learn to create unique and stylish scarves through wet felting techniques over two sessions in this hands-on workshop for ages 16 and older.
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