Today
in Athens
Friday, January 31st, 2025
Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 31st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Athens bars, including The Union, The Pigskin, and Jackie O’s, host engaging trivia nights that combine challenging questions with unique traditions to draw in students and locals. The Post
- ➤ An anonymous complaint led to the dismantling of a homeless encampment in Athens, Ohio, leaving its residents, including Michelle Anderson, searching for new shelter options. WOUB Public Media
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Hundreds gathered at Jackie O's Taproom in Athens, Ohio, to celebrate Lunar New Year with Hei Hei, enjoying Korean-style dishes and themed drinks. Athens County Independent
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ohio's project to clean Sunday Creek involves safely disposing of toxic mine sludge by returning it to its source, with challenges in finding the appropriate disposal site. Athens County Independent
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Athens Mayor and City Council debate a new proposal requiring council approval for each individual street fair application rather than approving them in a block, aiming for increased accountability and transparency. Athens County Independent
- ➤ Athens City Council is reinstating the Comprehensive Plan Review Advisory Commission to assess and update the 2020 Comprehensive Plan, reflecting its ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Athens County Independent
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Ball State Cardinals maintained their undefeated record in the MAC by defeating the Ohio Bobcats 81-61 in a game that highlighted their sharpshooting prowess. WOUB Public Media
TECHNOLOGY NEWS
- ➤ An AI company, Good Day, generates local newsletters in Athens, profiting from local journalism without contributing financially to the original news sources. Athens County Independent
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Moira Smiley Concert
Moira Smiley will perform a vocal polyglot concert at ARTS/West, with suggested donations at the door and sponsorship from Calliope Feminist Chorus.
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B404 Fiber & Fashion: Create a Nuno Felted Scarf Workshop
Participants will learn to create unique and stylish scarves through wet felting techniques over two sessions in this hands-on workshop for ages 16 and older.
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Weekly Meditation Session at Athens KTC
Each Sunday, the Athens KTC Buddhist Center hosts a meditation session at the Serenity Roots Wellness and Yoga Center, inviting participants of all experience levels for meditation and potential dharma discussions.
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Weekly Meditation Session
Athens KTC Buddhist Center hosts a weekly meditation session each Sunday morning, open to all experience levels, at Serenity Roots Wellness and Yoga Center.
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The Peking Acrobats Performance in Athens
The Peking Acrobats will showcase their impressive acrobatic skills at the Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium.
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Mitchell Tenpenny Concert in Athens
Mitchell Tenpenny will perform live at the Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium in Athens, Ohio.
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Weekly Community Meditation Session
The Athens KTC Buddhist Center hosts a weekly meditation session every Sunday morning, welcoming all experience levels in a supportive environment.
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~ Winston Churchill
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