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Saturday, April 11th, 2026
Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Love Light Movement is offering free meals from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at Piggly Wiggly (70 N. Plains Rd.) in Athens, and the initiative, led by an Ohio University student, also delivers food to The Plains, Chauncey, Jacksonville and Glouster. The Post
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Parents United for Public Schools held a town hall at the Athens Public Library Tuesday evening to explain school funding cuts and discuss forming local chapters. The event ended with a call to action and a strategy meeting planned for Tuesday, April 21 (to outline next steps). The Post
- ➤ On March 31, more than 100 Ohio University social work students attended Advocacy Day at the Vern Riffe Center in downtown Columbus, where they engaged with state legislators on issues including paid internships and regulation of artificial intelligence in behavioral health (a $5,000 grant helped cover travel costs). Ohio University
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ohio University students launched a new Fridays for Future chapter in Athens to promote local climate education and wastewater treatment awareness (the group is still recruiting new members). The Post
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ OhioHealth Wellness on Wheels is launching Walk with a Doc, a community walking program inviting Athens residents to improve their health + connect with local experts. The Athens Messenger
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Bobcats won two of three games in Oxford in a midweek softball series against Miami RedHawks, where strong comebacks drove wins in games one and two before a late slump in game three, and the team now returns to Athens to face Bowling Green soon. The Post
- ➤ Ohio's baseball team will face Miami in a three game series starting Friday at 3:00 p.m. EST at McKie Field (Oxford); the series continues on Saturday and Sunday at 1:00 p.m. EST as the team aims to break a recent losing streak. The Post
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The Crane Wives Concert
8-11 p.m. — Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium — $35 — Experience high-energy indie folk with emotional resonance from The Crane Wives and special guest Morgan Hanner.
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Lucius Live Concert
7-10 p.m. — Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium — $35 — Experience the enchanting harmonies of Grammy-nominated indie-pop band Lucius as they perform songs from their acclaimed albums.
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Race For A Reason (3 km)
5:30 p.m. — Ohio University — Check website for entry fees — Participate in the 14th Annual race to support a meaningful cause in the community.
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Megan Bee Concert
6-10 PM — Eclipse Company Store — Entry Fee TBA — Experience the evocative folk-Americana sounds of singer-songwriter Megan Bee inspired by her love for the land.
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Jammin for Vets Benefit Concert
4:30-9 p.m. — Southeast Ohio History Center — Free entry — A night of music and art supporting local veterans.
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