Today
in Athens
Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 3rd of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A local veterans group is hosting its eighth annual Polar Bear Plunge at Lake Snowden to raise funds for charity. The event will take place soon and encourages Athens residents to join in the icy challenge. The Athens Messenger
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today, Stuart's Opera House in Nelsonville hosts an open mic night from 7 to 9 p.m., starting a week of local events including a film series at the Athena Cinema on Friday. The Black Student Cultural Programming Board will hold its concert in Athens on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. The Post
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ohio University named Joy Cobb director of TRIO Student Support Services effective Dec. 1, 2025 — she leads a program that supports first-generation, low-income and disabled students with academic guidance and resource connections. Ohio University
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Free Solar Photovoltaic Level One Certification
8 AM – 5 PM — COAD, 1 Pinchot Lane, Athens, OH — Free entry — Participate in a comprehensive certification course with online training and hands-on lab experience.
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The Breakerspace Rage Room
11:00-11:15 a.m. — West End Storage — Book your session for stress relief and fun — Gear up and smash in Athens, Ohio's first ever rage room.
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Kathy Mattea Concert
7-10 p.m. — Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium — Ticket prices vary — Experience an enchanting evening with renowned country artist Kathy Mattea live in Athens.
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