Tuesday, February 11th, 2025

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Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 11th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Gathering Place, a community home for individuals with mental health challenges in Athens, Ohio, approaches its 50th anniversary, highlighting its founding by Rita Gilleck and others as a beacon of hope. Athens County Independent
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Athens County Independent is hiring a full-time Advertising & Development Manager in Athens, Ohio, to enhance revenue through fundraising and advertising, aiming for the publication's long-term sustainability. Athens County Independent
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Rachel Hoops Linden attributes her successful career in broadcast journalism, progressing to managing editor, to the foundational experiences and skills gained at WOUB during her time at Ohio University. WOUB Public Media
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The Athens Community Center has launched Kids Club, a fitness childcare service designed to facilitate parents' and guardians' exercise routines. The Athens Messenger
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former Ohio basketball players, including Jaylin Hunter, Ben Vander Plas, and Dwight Wilson, share their experiences and challenges in playing professionally overseas, highlighting their adjustment to international play and their continued connection to Ohio basketball. The Post
- ➤ The Ohio Bobcats and Liberty Flames hockey teams ended their series 1-1 after Liberty clinched an overtime victory in a highly competitive match. WOUB Public Media
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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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SEORA's Mardi Gras Annual Masquerade 2025
This annual fundraising masquerade features a Mardi Gras theme, offering food, dancing, and photo opportunities at the Athens Community Center.
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Weekly Meditation Session
Athens KTC Buddhist Center offers a weekly meditation session each Sunday morning at Serenity Roots Wellness and Yoga Center, open to all experience levels.
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Family Upcycled Card Making Night
Children and families are invited to create upcycled Valentine's Day cards at the Community Makerspace.
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