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Tuesday, January 13th, 2026
Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ This week, local students and residents can enjoy events from a ramen bar and rubber duck hunt at Baker University on Tuesday — with a bobcat hunt at Ohio University, live music at The Side Bar, hockey at Bird Arena, and a meditation session at the Buddhist Center on Sunday. The Post
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ohio University's online MBA program remains in the nation's top 50 after Poets&Quants ranked it 43rd. The flexible program (with 12-month and two-year paths) gives busy professionals in Athens a competitive edge. Ohio University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Bulletin Board outlines in-person public meetings scheduled from Jan. 12 to Jan. 19 — covering sessions for local finance committees, city councils, and school boards — at various venues; meeting notices must be sent by Friday noon for future inclusion. Athens County Independent
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Bobcats overcame a 10 point early deficit to win their home game against the Buffalo Bulls Saturday, Jan. 10. All five starters scored in double figures, led by Aidan Hadaway's 27 points, and they will face Toledo Tuesday at 7 p.m. WOUB Public Media
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