Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of May.
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🏘️ Community
U.S. Army Cpl. Lawrence A.
Smith, missing since the Korean War, is being laid to rest today in Greenlawn Cemetery. Visitation is from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Valley Church, with a procession to the cemetery at 1:30 p.m. where military honors will be given.
🎓 Education
Ohio University researchers led by Dr. David Drabold introduced SCACS, a toolkit that uses atomic data + machine learning to predict heat flow in materials for better device design.
The study may improve electronics and energy systems by linking atomic-scale insights to real-world performance.
Students from Ohio University’s Athens and Eastern campuses participated in an immersive Honors course on conservation and stewardship at Dysart Woods.
Led by Dr. Jacqueline Yahn and Captina Conservancy’s Marshall Dyer, the event included guided hikes plus problem solving and community dinners that deepened local conservation understanding.
🎉 Athens Events
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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.
Athena Supper Club - Restaurant Salaam
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Restaurant Salaam | Mediterranean — Limited seating — A dinner club for women to enjoy delicious food and support local dining.
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