Today
in Athens
Tuesday, January 20th, 2026
Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of January.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ohio University held a silent march + brunch on Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day in remembrance of his civil rights legacy. The campus event provided a peaceful space for reflection among students and faculty. The Athens Messenger
- ➤ The Ohio University Marching Band is raising funds to build a new practice facility that will expand rehearsal space and help the band reach new heights in Athens (it is known as the most exciting band in the land). The Athens Messenger
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Ohio's Bobcats teamed with the Marching 110 in a sold-out Friday game featuring special jerseys — they swept Pittsburgh with 5-2 and 4-2 wins and will face Stony Brook University on Jan. 30 at Bird Arena. The Post
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