Good morning, Athens.

WOUB Public Media won 10 awards at the 46th Annual Telly Awards on May 23 — Ohio University students from the E.W.

Scripps School of Journalism and the School of Media Arts and Studies helped with the winning entries. The awards were chosen from over 13,000 entries judged by top industry experts and honor excellence in video and television production.

Ohio University has appealed the State Employment Relations Board’s decision certifying the faculty union after a May 7 vote was upheld, as United Academics announced the move on Thursday+ the university now awaits the board's next steps.

On Thursday, House lawmakers advanced a bill that would cut $1 trillion in Medicaid and SNAP funding over the next decade, which could risk health care for nearly 6,000 Athens County children.

Local hospitals already facing revenue losses may face more pressure if the cuts go through—raising concerns about vital health services.

Joseph and His Ghost Live

7 PM – 1 AM — The Side Bar — $5 — Experience the eclectic sounds of indie rock from Joseph & His Ghost hailing from central and southeast Ohio.

3rd Annual Starbrick Music Festival

3 PM to 11 PM — Hocking College — Ticket prices starting at $12.51 — Enjoy a nostalgic mix of Country and Classic rock music from the 70s, 80s, and 90s.

UpCycle Fest 2025

12-5 p.m. — Community Makerspace — Free entry — Celebrate creativity and sustainability through art, fashion, and hands-on activities at this vibrant community festival.

2025 Junior Bobcat Basketball Camp

9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Charles J. Ping Recreation Center — Registration required — Enhance basketball skills with expert coaching and fun activities over three days.

Ocie Elliott Concert

3:45-7:45 p.m. — Snow Fork Event Center — Cost info unavailable — Experience the heartfelt tunes of Ocie Elliott as they share their life stories through music.