Today
in Athens
Friday, May 1st, 2026
Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lodi Township Trustees will host Clean Up Day (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) on Saturday, May 16 to help maintain local public areas. Residents are encouraged to join the event. Athens County Independent
- ➤ An Athens shelter spotlights Moss, a 1-year-old shepherd/husky mix weighing 30 pounds found on Monserat Ridge Rd in Millfield. The shelter invites locals to foster him or call 740-593-5415 to help him explore the best pup cup options in town. Athens County Independent
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Pre-registration is open for the Faculty as Mentors: Reimagining Learning at OHIO program, a new certification designed by faculty to strengthen mentoring practices. The Canvas course launches in June (offering $500 stipends for both the knowledge acquisition and implementation phases) for eligible faculty. Ohio University
- ➤ Professor Dan Denhart is retiring after 42 years of shaping productions and mentoring students at OHIO’s School of Theater. He leaves a lasting local legacy, securing equipment grants and designing the new shop (for future student projects) while planning to remain in Athens with his family. Ohio University
- ➤ Ohio University will honor 212 international students set to graduate in the spring. The graduates, coming from many countries, have used campus resources (like International Student and Scholar Services) to help them succeed in Athens. The Post
- ➤ Rising Appalachia (a Millfield-based nonprofit) runs a nine-week summer camp where children learn survival skills, environmental education, and Appalachian traditions to build belonging and ease mental challenges. The camp fills all 316 spots within days and serves youth ages 6 to 18 in Southeast Ohio. The Post
- ➤ Graduating seniors Scarlett Fried and Eli Kaltenecker showcased their capstone films at The Athena. Fried screened 'Rooted' while Kaltenecker's period piece 'The Misfired Affair' premieres today at 7 p.m. (each project reflects a hands-on approach to filmmaking). The Post
- ➤ Ohio University student Luke Davenport led groundbreaking research in chiral nanomaterials that promises new advances in UV photonics. He developed the work at NQPI under Professor Martin Kordesch, using innovative glancing angle deposition techniques to enhance ultraviolet absorption. Ohio University
- ➤ Today, 48 OHIO students joined a four-hour flood simulation workshop organized by UPSA and the Department of Geography in collaboration with the Army Corps, NDR, and OEM to learn community resilience. Participants assumed specific roles and made quick decisions to help their mock communities during disasters. Ohio University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Athens City Council discussed expanding the Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) to the West Side and will vote on closing parts of Campbell and Grant streets on Sunday, May 17 during Porchfest's closing performance. The council will decide Monday, May 4 at City Hall. Athens County Independent
- ➤ Residents are invited to share input on the DORA program (which relaxes open container laws in Uptown and nearby corridors) through an online survey to guide future decisions. Athens County Independent
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mackenzie McRee, a standout college golfer known for her fast play and team leadership, won her only individual title and sparked a team turnaround before planning to leave Athens after her fifth year—she also overcame a mid-season back injury to stay involved. The Post
-
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.
-
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.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Think of giving not as a duty but as a privilege.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Today in Athens
Welcome to the Today in Athens, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Athens, Ohio community. If you like the Today in Athens, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Athens.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Athens and across Ohio. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Today in Athens
A free Athens community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://todayinathens.com/sitemap