Today
in Athens
Saturday, January 10th, 2026
Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 10th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Meta announced a multi-billion dollar investment in plans to build next-generation nuclear power plants to power local data centers and boost job growth. The phased project in Pike County was revealed on Friday and could start generating electricity as soon as 2030 (supporting clean energy development). WOUB Public Media
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ WOUB Public Media laid off three employees and will not replace three others after losing federal funding (which once contributed about 30 percent of its budget). The station expects further cuts as support from Ohio University and the state declines. WOUB Public Media
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ohio University students may join the 'Thriving in Higher Ed' virtual program on Jan. 22 from 6 to 7 p.m. on Microsoft Teams, where evidence-based strategies, campus resources, and a certificate of participation (with a free digital wellness toolkit) will be offered. Ohio University
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Ohio Baseball released its 2026 schedule with first-time head coach Andrew See. The season opens Feb. 13 with a road game at Murray State and 53 scheduled contests, including 20 at Bob Wren Stadium, as the team works to improve after a 14-37 finish. WOUB Public Media
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