Good morning, Athens.

Wilson (Taco Bell dog) was captured in Oct.

2025 after evading the Athens County Dog Shelter for weeks. He recuperated and was adopted by the Williams family in January and now enjoys car rides and bacon strip treats while his updates encourage donations for the shelter.

Fern, a 2-year-old brown tabby (CEO at Friendly Paws) awaits a forever home in Athens; interested adopters should apply through Athens Humane.

Ohio University officials visited the PORTS site in Pike County, where ongoing efforts aim to transform the former Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant into a hub for advanced energy & AI while creating jobs and attracting private investment.

The tour reaffirmed the university's commitment to the public-private partnership supporting redevelopment.

Margaret Nunemaker, a rising senior from Athens High School, was selected as one of two Ohio senators to attend American Legion Auxiliary Girls Nation in Washington, D.C. from July 18–25; she will join 102 high school seniors in a weeklong civic education program.

Assistant professor Andrea Richard at Ohio University explains how cosmic events form elements like the iron in our blood that impact nuclear medicine and daily technology.

Her research uses telescope observations and lab experiments (at the Edwards Accelerator Lab) to study how stars produce these elements.

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.