Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 10th of July.
Good morning, Athens.
🏘️ Community
Odhrain Underhill wrote a letter to the editor urging more public third spaces to keep residents safe during heat waves and pointed to local cooling centers like the public library and community center—examples of areas that help reduce heat-related risks in Athens.
The letter stressed that accessible public spaces are needed to prevent heatstroke during extreme weather.
Dory is a young female Anatolian Shepherd weighing 75 pounds who was found with Nemo on McGrath Rd in Albany and is now ready for a new home.
She walks well on a leash, is housetrained, gets along with cats, and interested adopters can call the Athens County Dog Shelter—740-593-5415.
🎭 Culture
On July 4, Athens unveiled its first street mural, 'The Migration,' featuring salmon swimming in a river and chosen by 3,000 voters at the intersection of East State and Watt.
Muralist Wren Denny used acrylic outdoor paint while local officials said the project—led by the Pedestrian Accessibility and Bicycle Task Force—has helped reduce traffic speeds from nearly 30 mph to 25 mph.
🏥 Health
Ohio Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Prevention and Promotion launched a training program on addiction prevention that more than 70 peer recovery supporters completed in person or online—guiding future efforts to enhance recovery services across Ohio.
Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service administers the initiative and plans to expand its reach in upcoming sessions.
🎉 Athens Events
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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.
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.
Floco Torres: Free Black! Live at Brew BQ
4-8 p.m. — Athens — Free entry — Enjoy a vibrant evening of food, brews, and live performances from local artists including Floco Torres.
Joseph and His Ghost Concert
7 p.m.–1 a.m. — Smiling Skull Saloon — $5 — Enjoy a night of indie rock with Joseph & His Ghost and other local acts.
Athens Gravel Challenge
1-7 p.m. — Baileys' Chauncey-Dover Park — Race entry required — Experience the thrill of gravel racing with multiple courses and categories across scenic Ohio terrain.
Athens Community Arts and Music Festival 2025
5:00–11:00 p.m. — Union Street Market — Ticket info pending — Experience a vibrant community celebration of art and music.
Beat the Heat: Song of the Sea
3-5 p.m. — The Athena Cinema — Ticket prices vary — Dive into the enchanting world of Irish folklore with a captivating animated tale of family and magic.
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