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Thursday, January 15th, 2026
Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, Jan. 22, the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce will host its Annual Awards Gala & Dinner Meeting to honor seven winners in a celebration of local achievement. The Athens Messenger
- ➤ Athens County Dog Shelter is featuring Prima, a nearly one-year-old Australian Shepherd mix weighing 50 pounds found on Oakdale Rd in Glouster. The shelter invites interested families to call 740-593-5415 to adopt or foster her. Athens County Independent
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Athens County is set to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day this week with community events. On Monday, Jan. 19, a silent march, brunch, and documentary screening with panel discussion will take place at local venues, and a dessert reception is scheduled on Jan. 23. Athens County Independent
- ➤ Local students show off their style today with layered winter outfits featuring polka dot prints, cozy knits, and faux fur accessories. The trends, including UGG boots and colorful scarves, bring warmth and a fresh look to campus fashion. The Post
- ➤ Donkey Coffee displays local art and hosts community events with an inviting gallery featuring works by artists such as Wendy and Nina Viny. Artists can submit their work online (space is currently full) as future exhibits are planned. The Post
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ohio University computer science senior Brock Klamfoth co-founded the Animatronic Digital Engineering Initiative that lets students build animatronics including EVE-AI and Maxwell and will soon develop Gizmo. The initiative (funded by NIST, Air Force Research Lab and university matching funds) is housed in Stocker Center’s Digital Enterprise Collaboratory, room 195. The Post
- ➤ Ohio University announced that Kimberly Pratt is the new director of the Office of Research Development; she will work with Dr. Kim Littlefield to boost research support across campus. Ohio University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ County boards for developmental disabilities in Lawrence, Washington, and Perry counties risk a funding crisis after voters rejected vital levies Wednesday, Jan. 14. Affected services including the Open Door School & Early Intervention will remain operational for one year as officials plan alternative funding options. WOUB Public Media
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Athens students and residents are observing Dry January this month to detox and boost their health after festive season parties. One student says the challenge has increased her energy while local bars report more orders for mocktails. The Post
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Athens residents are encouraged to adopt sustainable winter practices by reducing waste and lowering energy expenses amid a 25% waste surge during recent holidays. The city provided free Christmas tree curbside pickup on Tuesdays and Fridays (starting Dec. 30) while local programs offer weatherization help. The Post
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Ohio men’s basketball lost to Toledo 101-84 Tuesday night at Savage Arena. Coach Jeff Boals’ team, which had won all recent games, saw its winning streak end as Toledo outscored them in the second half. WOUB Public Media
- ➤ Ohio women's basketball lost its first MAC game on the road to Kent State, falling 71-68 in a close contest. The Bobcats, coming off a strong opening quarter (leading 25-18 early), will play Northern Illinois at the Convo after a two-game road stint. The Post
- ➤ Ohio men's basketball will travel to play Ball State at Worthern Arena in Muncie (8:30 p.m. Friday) as the team aims to recover from its last loss while the Cardinals, struggling in conference play, look for their first win this season. The Post
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