Good morning, Athens.

The Athens Farmers Market will host its Community Pavilion Benefit Concert at Eclipse on Sunday, July 19 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. with East of Hedon, Hell Naw, and DUNE, plus a silent auction and matching donations from Lisa Carson (all proceeds support a permanent market home).

Baileys Trail System will hold two events on Wednesday, July 22.

A groundbreaking for the Visitors Center starts at 10 a.m. on West Bailey Road and a trailhead celebration with a ribbon cutting & raffle takes place at 11 a.m. at 5579 S.R. 685 in Glouster.

John Milam from Athens County’s Troop 50 built a new patio for VFW Post 7174 as his Eagle Scout Service Project using donated materials from local stores; the project, which was completed on June 22, will soon be enhanced with benches for veterans to reflect on their service.

Family-run The Local Butcher (a sole operation in Athens and Meigs counties) supplies humane meat processing with standards modeled after Temple Grandin.

The business is applying for a grant to build a commercial smoking facility to extend local meat preservation.

Local historian Brian Koscho is partnering with Athens County Public Libraries to capture residents’ stories through in-person visits and recorded submissions; he has visited branches in Chauncey, Nelsonville, Athens, Albany, and Coolville and will visit Glouster (July 8) and The Plains (July 10).

Ohio University’s Summer Scholars program began Monday, July 6 to offer students facing financial barriers a hands-on medical school experience.

The four-week course includes practical classes + clinical skills that may lead to a guaranteed interview with Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine.

City officials are accepting nominations for the 2026 Athena Award, honoring community members who improve life for people with disabilities; nominations run from July 6 until Sept.

1 and the ceremony is set for Nov. 4 at the Community Center, hosted by Mayor Steve Patterson + City Commission on Disabilities.

Ohio's Department of Job and Family Services, Buckeye Hills Regional Council and local Community Action Agencies are offering the HEAP Summer Crisis Program from July 1 through Sept.

30 to help low-income households with electric bills, air conditioning and repairs; residents must book an appointment and bring required documents.

The City of Athens has shared advice today to help residents beat extreme heat.

Residents should drink water, use air conditioning, wear light clothing, and check on vulnerable neighbors (including older adults and children) for signs of heat exhaustion.

Eclipse Company Store Music & Dining Experience

All day — Eclipse Company Store — Enjoy delicious food and live music in a casual, welcoming atmosphere.

Guard Care 2026: Free Health Services for Ohio Residents

6-8 p.m. — Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine: Heritage Hall — Free services — Offering free health, dental, and vision services with no appointment necessary.

Ride for Women Poker Chip Run — ATHENA

8 AM – 12 PM — Ohio University Inn and Conference Center — Last chance for Athena merch — Take a motorcycle ride to support women's initiatives in Athens.