Good morning, Athens.

Minuteman Press workers in Athens joined the Communications Workers of America Union on May 22, with owner Eva Bloom saying the change restores benefits from previous union ties and supports community printing needs.

The print shop operates 8 a.m.+5 p.m. weekdays at 17 W. Washington St.

Ghana’s Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, visited Ohio’s Athens campus during the Global Arts Festival International Conference and delivered a keynote speech on art, culture and innovation (drawing on Ghanaian symbols to stress creative collaboration) while meeting with students and faculty.

Ohio University students and researchers in Athens are using the Ohio Supercomputer Center (OSC) to run complex projects, including medical simulations and AI art.

Resource manager Robert Foreman says OSC gives access to high performance computing that builds skills for future jobs.

Athens resident Natalie Wilson and the Southeast Ohio Natural Burial Working Group held a May 20 presentation at The Plains Public Library to share natural burials (using traditional methods) as an eco-friendly, low-cost alternative; private land burials can cost as little as $10 (compared to $8,000 for full service).

Salem is a mixed breed dog weighing 72 lb and between one and two years old who was found near SR 56 and Salem Rd. The shelter is featuring him and invites families with older children to schedule a tryout meet at 740-593-5415.

Fern (a two-year-old brown tabby) is available for adoption at Athens Humane and seeks a calm home where she can be the only cat, enjoying naps and quiet time with her people.

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.