Today
in Athens
Monday, January 12th, 2026
Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 12th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Donkey Coffee’s new nine-month-old donkey mascot Sgt. Pepper charms customers at 17 W. Washington St. as co-owner Angie Pyle uses him to promote seasonal drinks and pastries — he enjoys daily walks and local photoshoots. The Post
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Ohio won its fifth straight basketball game at The Convo Saturday afternoon by rallying from a double-digit deficit to beat Buffalo 91-80, and senior forward Aidan Hadaway led the effort (27 points). The Post
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