Good morning, Athens.

Thomas is a three year old cat at Friendly Paws who loves quiet cuddles and gentle snuggles.

He is available to meet new families this week as he waits for a forever home.

A gas release at the Austin Powder plant near Zaleski was stopped after an unknown contaminant entered a (5,000-gallon process tank) containing nitric acid early Wednesday, causing nitrogen oxide gas to be vented and an evacuation order that was lifted at 4:40 p.m. with no injuries reported as further groundwater testing is planned.

Athena Cinema will host a free screening of the film adaptation of Mrs. Dalloway at 7 p.m. on Monday, June 16 to honor Ohio University professor Dr. Carey Snyder (who passed away in March) and celebrate her lifelong love of Virginia Woolf’s work.

Attendees are invited to dress in Roaring 20s attire (tickets are required) for the event.

Residents in Athens are planting pollinator gardens to help support bees amid ongoing drought concerns, and local artisans from Passion Works Studio are selling handcrafted painted art of the Passion Flower—Athens’ official bloom—created from repurposed newspaper printing plates.

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.

5K Beer Run at Jackie O's

11 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Jackie O's Taproom & Production Brewery — Registration required — Celebrate the start of Ohio Brew Week with a fun 5k run followed by craft beer.