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Saturday, January 17th, 2026
Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of January.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Ohio University professor Sarah Ramey highlighted her intergenerational dance projects on Conversations From Studio B. Her Perennial Movement Group will debut choreography, This Won’t Last Forever, on Jan. 23-24 at Shirley Wimmer Dance Theater (Putnam Hall, 96 East Union Street) and perform again on Feb. 13-14 at Templeton-Blackburn Memorial Auditorium. WOUB Public Media
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Tri-County Career Center released its honor roll for the second quarter of the 2025–26 school year, recognizing juniors and seniors in Honor Roll and Principal’s Honor Roll categories. The list highlights student achievements with GPA ranges of 3.0 to 3.49 and 3.5 to 4.0. Athens County Independent
- ➤ Construction of Ohio University’s Heritage Translational Research Center (in Athens) continues with work expected to finish by the end of 2026. The Athens Messenger
- ➤ Ohio University has been awarded the 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement (CE) Classification following a rigorous self-study that highlights its commitment to community engagement, research, and health outreach. The recognition builds on its recent Carnegie designations across regional campuses. Ohio University
- ➤ Alexander Junior/Senior High School released its second-quarter honor roll for the 2025–26 school year, naming students for Academic Excellence and Academic Honors from grades 6 through 12. The announcement highlights the academic achievements of local students. Athens County Independent
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Nonprofits in Ohio lost $2 billion in federal grant funds Tuesday for addiction recovery and mental health programs before the funding was restored Wednesday, leaving many agencies anxious about future support (especially in resource-thin areas of southeast Appalachian Ohio). WOUB Public Media
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