Good morning, Athens.

Lou is a 3-year-old male Catahoula mix found near Fox Lake and now at the Athens County Dog Shelter, available for adoption or fostering.

Call 740-593-5415 to schedule a meet.

The regional power grid operator did not secure enough electric reserves during its 2028-2029 auction last week at a $325 per megawatt-day price, leaving Ohioans with high electric bills.

Lawmakers, including senators considering Senate Bill 457, are debating steps to improve oversight (targeting a 20% reserve margin).

Ohio University’s Summer Law & Trial Institute gave high school students from across the state two weeks of legal training on campus with court tours, mock trials and expert talks to boost interest in law and higher education.

OHIO alumnus Greg Moore serves on the Advisory Board for the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service and leads the Alumni Association, helping connect past campus experiences with new student recruitment—he brings decades of political organizing experience to build ties with Washington, D.C.

At Tuesday’s meeting, commissioners heard that the sheriff’s office will apply for JAG funds while approving a $175K change order for a HAPCAP project in Glouster — youth groups also asked for opioid settlement funds to expand programming ahead of a Back‑to‑School Kickoff in Nelsonville on Aug. 6.

Researchers at Ohio University filed a patent using advanced molecular simulations to show how a growth hormone drug works at the atomic level.

The discovery may lead to more potent treatments for growth hormone disorders (including acromegaly) and encourage industry partnerships to improve therapies.

Team Athens Cycling Club is hosting the Athens Gravel Challenge on Saturday, July 25 at Chauncey-Dover Trailhead Park.

Cyclists from across Ohio will choose from three courses, 54, 37.5 or 22.5 miles long, for beginner, intermediate and advanced levels + earn points in the Ohio Race Gravel Series.

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.