Today
in Athens
Thursday, February 5th, 2026
Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Dog of the Week Linus — a friendly 3-year-old terrier mix found on SR 691 in Nelsonville — is recovering at a foster home where he receives dental and tumor treatment — known for his gentle grin — and the Athens County Dog Shelter urges interested adopters to call 740-593-5415. Athens County Independent
- ➤ Athens local Tyler Wurth launched the Always Athens podcast in April to spotlight hardworking entrepreneurs and residents. His episodes feature community voices (including Quinn Schmalenberg and Ashley Wines) and aim to build bridges across Athens. The Post
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Two house fires on Jan. 30 at 240 E. State St. and Jan. 31 at 82 ½ W. Union St. displaced eight Ohio University students in Athens; no injuries were reported and affected residents have launched recovery fund pages. Athens County Independent
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, The Plains Piggly Wiggly held a grand reopening ceremony in The Plains to celebrate its new ownership. The Athens Messenger
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Banjo player Nora Brown and fiddler Stephanie Coleman recorded a Sycamore Session at the 2025 Nelsonville Music Festival on Tuesday, Feb. 3, blending old-time tunes with contemporary folk. The set was produced with WOUB Public Media and Ohio University’s School of Media Arts and Studies. WOUB Public Media
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Local educators Jennifer Pero and Christy Grogg-Green have been nominated for LifeChanger of The Year in Athens County, recognizing their dedication to teaching. The award highlights their significant impact on local education. The Athens Messenger
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Ohio's men's basketball team, coming off a high-scoring win at Buffalo, is set to host Western Michigan (a struggling team) at The Convo Tuesday at 7 p.m. as they aim to climb above .500 in conference play. The Post
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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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