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Tuesday, June 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of June.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Public meetings are scheduled from June 16 through June 23 in Athens and nearby areas, including sessions for county bodies, city councils, and other boards. Meeting organizers request that notices be sent to [email protected] by noon on Fridays (all meetings are in-person unless noted) (schedules may change). Athens County Independent
- ➤ Athens County officials said that after years of overcrowding, the inmate count at the Southeast Ohio Regional Jail has declined — a change that could reduce state funding and strain local budgets. They will review the impact on county services — and may introduce measures to address the shortfall — in the coming months. The Athens Messenger
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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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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.
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Lyceum Luncheon with Jack Wright on Eudora Welty's Appalachian Roots
12-1 p.m. — Southeast Ohio History Center — Bring your own lunch — Discover the influential Appalachian connections of Pulitzer Prize winner Eudora Welty.
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