Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of February.
Good morning, Athens.
🏘️ Community
After 50 years, the farmers market is launching a campaign to build a permanent pavilion at the Community Center to provide vendors shelter and green space (and unite local partners).
Construction is expected to begin this year as fundraising works toward a goal of 1 million dollars.
🎭 Culture
Local Human Interest staff have shared their favorite bands in a new feature — they highlighted local acts like The Lounge Club, Ready Aim Flowers, and Hourglass to show the talent found on campus and in Athens.
The selections come from students with a deep connection to the music scene.
🏛️ Government
A delay in the paperwork set back the rezoning of Dairy Lane property for housing, nullifying a chance to apply for a $2M grant on March 12.
City Council will resume the process on a standard timeline (with readings on March 2, March 16 and a vote on April 6).
Athens officials and developers are advancing a 27-acre state transfer at The Ridges for mixed-use housing, while City Council must rezone a Dairy Lane site by Mar.
12 for 317 Board homes. The transfer is slated for the second or third quarter, with some units available by 2027.
Governor DeWine awarded $10 million in school bus safety grants to 371 districts on Jan.
22, supporting recommended upgrades like cameras & lane warning systems. Districts including Alexander Local and Berne Union plan to add these features before the next school year.
🏈 Sports
Ohio’s men’s basketball team shot over 50% from the field and 40% from deep to secure a dominating home win against Western Michigan on Tuesday (91-71).
Multiple players hit key three-pointers that helped the team hold a strong lead the entire game.
Ohio's men's basketball team won at home Tuesday night over Western Michigan as all starters scored in double digits.
Senior guard Ajay Sheldon hit key 3-pointers and guard Jackson Paveletzke distributed assists (showing the team's strong chemistry).
🎉 Athens Events
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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.
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.
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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