Good morning, Athens.

Dixie Ann is a one-year-old, 45-pound female terrier mix who was abandoned, learned basic commands, and shows a friendly nature with dogs.

She is crate trained and available for adoption at the Athens County Dog Shelter—call 740-593-5415 to meet her.

Florence Creamery celebrates 100 years of delivering fresh dairy products to southeast Ohio and western West Virginia.

The family-run creamery began in 1925 at a Parkersburg farm and now makes milk and cheese directly for its customers — honoring a long-standing tradition.

Charlie Kendall said his work at WOUB Public Media at Ohio University taught him to use state-of-the-art equipment—like the Sony BVE 900 editor—that helped him land his best client and launch Moon Bounce Media.

He built a production company covering live events and created products like the Spider Pod while forming lasting industry relationships.

Athens County will host a series of Pride events this June—including a drag show kicking off on May 31 and a parade, resource fair, dance party, and pool party at local venues—to celebrate Pride Month.

Event prices range from free to $10 as organizers prepare activities at spots like The Side Bar, The Plains Public Library, and Athens City Pool.

Nick Tepe and Dawn Handley talked about the library’s free events, art exhibits, and classes during a conversation at WOUB’s Studio B.

The Athens County Public Library will host a free screening of the documentary Free For All: the Public Library at Athena Cinema—20 South Court Street—on Saturday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Athens Conservancy and ODNR are working at Baker Preserve to protect the running buffalo clover, a plant first found here in 2015 and removed from the endangered list in 2021.

A recent census last Friday recorded 318 overwintering plants and only 18 in bloom, prompting ongoing habitat management (such as clearing invasive species) to support its recovery.

Incoming Athens City Council President Micah McCarey ran unopposed in the May 6 primary and received 1,040 preliminary votes—he answered questions about his future plans in a Q&A session with local reporters.

The City of Athens will pay about $931,000 for a new fire station after losing nearly $722,000 to a cyber scam and adding $210,000 for extra projects like parking, fitness and an art walk.

Council will consider an emergency ordinance to increase spending limits on Monday, June 2 — officials hope to use recovered funds and other sources to cover the shortfall.

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.

Ohio Baseball June Prospect Camp

10 AM – 4 PM — Bob Wren Stadium & Trautwein Field — Check out the summer prospects as they showcase their talent in front of the Ohio Bobcats coaching staff.

Summer Solstice Show 2025

5-10 p.m. — MoSo Farm — Free entry — Celebrate the longest day of the year with local live music, food, and community spirit.