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Sunday, June 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 1st of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Athens County Humane Society will host its 31st annual Garden Tour fundraiser on Sunday, June 8 where visitors will pick up a brochure at the Convention and Visitors Bureau at 667 E State Street and use it to explore various private gardens. Tickets and raffle entries can be purchased to support animal welfare services—such as low-cost spay, neuter clinics and pet aid programs—all funded by community donations. WOUB Public Media
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Authorities announced that Athens will host its first Ohio recreation economy conference on July 22 during a two-day event — featuring guest speakers and off-campus excursions led by Ohio University — that will explore outdoor recreation trends in Appalachian Ohio. The Athens Messenger
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ohio University will begin a transition for the Office of Global Affairs as Provost Dr. Donald Leo will convene a task force in the fall to review its international portfolio and conduct a needs assessment. Gillian Ice will serve as interim associate provost until June 30 and, starting July 1, Haley Duschinski will serve as Provost Faculty Fellow to oversee international programs + Cary Frith will manage day-to-day operations until a new leader is hired. Ohio University
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ethan Herx explains that the idea of untouched wilderness is a myth because indigenous peoples have shaped the land for thousands of years, with studies showing early human influence on our environment. He notes that policies like the U.S. Forest Service’s 10 a.m. rule have worsened wildfires+ and erased key Native cultural histories, including those tied to Athens’ traditional Adena, Hopewell, Osage and Shawnee lands. The Post
TRAVEL NEWS
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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2025 Ohio Soccer Summer Youth Camp
9 a.m.-12 p.m. — Peden Stadium — Cost info not specified — Fun-filled mornings for kids ages 5-13 focusing on soccer fundamentals and team play.
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~ Jean-Paul Sartre
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