Good morning, Athens.

At the 2024 Nelsonville Music Festival, The Local Honeys performed their Sycamore Session in Nelsonville—featuring Linda Jean Stokley, Montana Hobbs, and additional musicians playing guitar, banjo, and fiddle.

The performance was produced by WOUB Public Media, the Ohio University Scripps College of Communication, and festival organizers with student involvement.

ATHENS, OH – Maddie Kiefer, a journalism major at Ohio University who will graduate in May, has accepted a Multimedia Journalist position with KPAX-TV in Missoula, Montana — she credits WOUB Public Media for giving her the skills to cover local sports and community stories.

The Federal Hocking School Board voted 3-2 on Tuesday to cut seven teacher positions and one fill-in role to save an estimated $529,000 and address a projected deficit over $350,000.

The board is working with the union to reassign teachers based on seniority while educators and parents voiced concerns over larger class sizes and plans to combine fourth and fifth grades at Amesville Elementary.

Ohio University researchers studied how underground thermoplastic piping survives high heat with a 12—24 inch soil cover and designed an underground reservoir system that can store one hour’s water flow to help fight fires.

Ohio's football team began spring camp Thursday as new head coach Brian Smith brought in fresh coaches and welcomed returning player Sieh Bangura to build the team for 2025.

The team will play a spring game at Peden Stadium on April 19 to keep the tradition alive.

Athens' top wrestlers Garrett Thompson and Jordan Greer traveled to Philadelphia for the NCAA Championships; Thompson — seeded fourth after his strong MAC win and facing a new opponent due to an eligibility ruling — aimed to earn All-American status while Greer, who had narrowly lost a title bout, worked to finish his college career strong.

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.

AARP Tax Assistance

10 AM – 1 PM | Coolville Public Library | Appointment required | Get help with your 2023 tax returns from trained preparers with limited available walk-ins.

13th World Music and Dance Concert

7:30-9:00 PM — Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium — Purchase Tickets — Experience a vibrant showcase of global music and dance.

Sunday Meditation Session

2-3 p.m. — Serenity Roots Wellness and Yoga Center — Free entry — Engage in mindful meditation with the Athens KTC Buddhist Center in a peaceful environment.

Leighann Lord Standup Comedy Show

7-11 p.m. — Baker University Center — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughs with seasoned NYC comedian Leighann Lord.

Sunday Meditation Session

2-3 p.m. — Serenity Roots Wellness and Yoga Center — Free entry — Join the Athens KTC Buddhist Center for a peaceful meditation experience tailored for all levels.