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Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 2nd of March.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Athens County Children Services is initiating construction of a new building to better support children and families.  The Athens Messenger
  • Athens community members held a New Orleans-style funeral march to protest the closing of small businesses due to construction blockages and demand better support from the city government.  The Post

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Joseph Keffer, a fifth grader from Lawrence County, won the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee Regional Competition in Southeast Ohio, earning a trip to the National Spelling Bee in Washington D.C.  The Post

SPORTS NEWS

  • Ohio's basketball team secured a significant victory over Miami with a 75-66 win in the Battle of the Bricks, improving their chances for a better seed in the MAC Tournament.  WOUB Public Media

EVENTS

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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.

    Sat, 3/8/25

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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.

    Sun, 3/9/25

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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.

    Tue, 3/11/25

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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.

    Sat, 3/15/25

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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.

    Sun, 3/16/25

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  • Weekly Meditation Session at Athens KTC Buddhist Center

    Athens KTC Buddhist Center hosts a weekly meditation session every Sunday morning, offering guidance for participants of all experience levels in a serene setting.

    Sun, 3/23/25

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  • Charles Wesley Godwin Live Concert

    Experience an evening of music with Charles Wesley Godwin at the Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium in Athens.

    Tue, 3/25/25

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  • Casual Chess Night for Teens and Young Adults

    Chess Night is an open meet-up event at the Athens Public Library that invites teens and young adults of all skill levels to learn, practice, and socialize around chess.

    Thu, 3/27/25

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  • Rebreather Concert

    7-11:30 p.m. — The Union — Ticketed event — Experience an exciting night of rock music in Athens.

    Sat, 3/29/25

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  • Weekly Meditation Session

    Athens KTC Buddhist Center hosts a weekly meditation session with varying practices and optional instruction at Serenity Roots Wellness and Yoga Center.

    Sun, 3/30/25

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