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in Athens
Friday, March 13th, 2026
Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A recycling, tires and clean up event will take place in Albany on March 28 (volunteers invited). Community members are encouraged to join efforts to maintain a cleaner area. Athens County Independent
- ➤ Chesterhill Produce Auction Buying Club 2026 registration is now open for residents to receive a weekly bag of seasonal produce from local farms at one of seven pick-up spots. Registration also offers an option to donate a share + help support local food access initiatives. Athens County Independent
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A brush fire on Radford Road burned two acres late Wednesday, and ten fire trucks from Athens and nearby responded to douse the flames and protect a mobile home and barn while investigators look into a backyard burn that violated the seasonal ban. Athens County Independent
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ New Leaf Marketplace reopened on March 11 at its new location in the Athens County Community Cares Resource Center at 10 W. Washington St, offering a store, drive-thru, and local prepared foods while supporting SAOP’s workforce development program (now with a six-month client placement). Athens County Independent
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The MAC Men’s Basketball Tournament kicked off March 12 in Cleveland with Miami and Akron favored, while Ohio (from Athens) aims to bounce back after a tough season. The Bobcats plan to compete strongly as they face top teams in their matchup. WOUB Public Media
- ➤ Ohio Women’s Basketball won a MAC quarterfinal over Central Michigan on Wednesday, March 11 in Cleveland, with Tabeling scoring a career-high 33 points. The Bobcats will face Miami OH at 10 a.m. Friday — a rematch following last week's upset in Athens. WOUB Public Media
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Darrin Hacquard Concert
7-8 p.m. — Federal Valley Resource Center — All ages welcome — Experience the diverse musical storytelling of Darrin Hacquard in a historic setting.
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Athena Supper Club at Purple Chopstix
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Purple Chopstix — Limited tickets available — Connect with local women for a delightful meal supporting community establishments.
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Platinum Disco at The Athens Armory
7-11 p.m. — The Athens Armory — Fundraiser entry — Dance the night away at this retro party featuring hits from the 70s to the 90s while supporting a great cause.
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Strong Towns Athens Monthly Gathering
5-6 p.m. — Big Run Kava Bar — Free entry — Collaborate on community-building ideas to enhance life in Athens, Ohio.
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Aly & AJ Places to Run Tour
8-11 p.m. — Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium — Tickets from $25 — Catch Aly & AJ as they showcase their evolution from pop sensations to indie darlings.
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An Evening with Rainn Wilson
8-11 p.m. — Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium — $45.00 — Experience a night of conversation and laughter with the beloved Dwight from 'The Office'.
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