Good morning, Athens.

Athens County Children Services is initiating construction of a new building to better support children and families.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Family Upcycled Card Making Night

Children and families are invited to create upcycled Valentine's Day cards at the Community Makerspace.

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.

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.

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.

Charles Wesley Godwin Live Concert

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

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.

Rebreather Concert

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

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.