Good morning, Athens.

Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery (OVMoD) will host Discovery Fest this summer as a new event for children.

Local families can look forward to engaging activities at the museum.

OU alumnus Jon Chinn returned to campus this spring for the Ohio University Music Industry Summit and a special Audiosyncracies guest set on May 17 that is now posted online after a power outage during the live broadcast.

Athens' Historic Preservation Commission and emeritus professor Don Adleta are planning to transform Lasher Hall into a museum celebrating the printed word.

The project will honor the building’s heritage and engage the local community.

Madelyn Hill (Ohio University) led a study of 65,000 college students to examine how social media use relates to loneliness and feelings of isolation.

The results show an association between online activity and isolation, pointing to a need for further research on mental health effects.

2026 Little Bobcat Basketball Camp

9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Convocation Center — Check website for fees — Enhance your basketball skills with training from OU coaches in a fun camp environment.

THUNDERSTRUCK! & Rylee Bapst Band Concert

6-11 p.m. — Hocking College — Ticket prices not listed — Experience the electrifying tribute of AC/DC with Thunderstruck and enjoy an evening of rock 'n' roll.

1st Annual Mulberry Fest

11 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Solid Ground Farm — Sliding scale $15-$30, kids get in free — Celebrate sweet, tart mulberries with farm tours, delicious food, and family activities.

Children's Fishing Tournament

8:30 AM – 2:00 PM — Lake Snowden Campground — Free entry — Encourage young anglers and enjoy a day of fishing with prizes and a cookout.

2026 Junior Bobcat Basketball Camp for Boys & Girls

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. — Convocation Center, Athens, OH — Cost not specified — Hone basketball skills and teamwork at a camp led by expert coaches and players.

The Breakerspace Rage Room

11:00-11:15 a.m. — West End Storage — Cost varies — Unleash your stress in Athens' first rage room with smashing fun.