Good morning, Athens.

Athens County maintenance staff cut tree limbs along the bike path June 9–13 plus Court Street will be closed Saturday, June 14 for Boogie on the Bricks, while Ohio Department of Transportation crews work on U.S. 33 and SR 7 resurfacing projects.

Local announcements include job openings for a Water Treatment Plant Manager and a Program Specialist, events such as a Rural Action Green Lunch Series held on June 10, community cleanups, and a scam alert issued in Chauncey.

Athens County Dog Warden Ryan Gillette said shelter workers have used a live trap near Taco Bell on East State Street for two months to capture Wilson— the stray dog known as 'Taco Bell dog'— so he can be adopted, and residents are urged not to feed him to keep him safe from traffic and parasites.

Athena Cinema celebrated its 110th birthday on Tuesday, June 10 with a party that featured a screening of Cinema Paradiso for a dime and shared memories from past showings.

Many longtime fans, including Ayse Suer, recalled touching moments like crying during the documentary Pavarotti and noted that Ohio University students now run the theater.

Greg Shaw, a Kilburger Scholar, finished his master’s in biomedical engineering and is now pursuing his Ph.D. at Ohio University with support from the scholarship he received at OHIO Lancaster.

He began his studies early through the Kids in College program + the scholarship helped him avoid student debt and follow his research dreams.

Ohio University students from regional campuses traveled to Panama through the GoGlobal program where they experienced hands-on learning at Jacaranda College — visits to the Panama Canal and an Embera Indigenous community deepened their cultural understanding.

Future trips to Thailand and the United Kingdom will offer more interactive international experiences to help build practical teaching skills.

The House Rules Committee met Tuesday, June 10 to consider H.R.

4 and passed a closed rule with no amendments—setting up a procedural vote for Wednesday morning on the rescission package affecting public media—and lawmakers are expected to hold a final vote on the bill later Wednesday or Thursday. Local groups are urging residents to contact their Congress members to support WOUB and other public media services.

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.

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.