Wednesday, February 19th, 2025

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Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 19th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The article lists in-person and virtual public meetings scheduled in Athens County from February 18 to February 24, 2025, covering a range of civic and community topics. Athens County Independent
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Vitruvian, a startup, aims to revolutionize housing in southeast Ohio by 3D printing concrete homes, as discussed with the Athens County Board of Commissioners. The Athens Messenger
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ohio University Mock Trial teams celebrated victories and individual achievements at the AMTA regional tournament, with students Ava Poling and Katie Buschle receiving notable accolades for their exceptional performances. Ohio University
- ➤ Five Ohio University Scripps College of Communication students received Awards of Excellence at the BEA Festival of Media Arts for their work at WOUB Public Media. Ohio University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Athens City Council halted the Pomeroy Road rezoning discussion after Spire Development withdrew its application. The Athens Messenger
SHOP NEWS
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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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Laid Back Country Picker with Hoyt & The Heartwrecks
Enjoy a night of live music featuring Laid Back Country Picker along with Hoyt & The Heartwrecks at The Union in Athens, Ohio.
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Weekly Meditation Session
The Athens KTC Buddhist Center conducts weekly meditation sessions on Sunday mornings at Serenity Roots Wellness and Yoga Center, welcoming individuals of all experience levels.
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