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Sunday, July 27th, 2025
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Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 27th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A recent study by Rebuild Local News showed that local journalism in Ohio dropped by 75% since 2002 (from 40 to 7.9 journalists per 100,000 people) while the national average fell to 8.1, leaving fewer reporters on the ground. Athens County remained a bright spot with a Local Journalist Equivalent of (76), which experts say means more local coverage for residents. WOUB Public Media
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ohio University's Institute for Corrosion and Multiphase Technology has led global research on corrosion since 1993 using its football field-sized lab to simulate pipeline conditions for oil, gas and CO2 transport. The institute works with over 30 industry sponsors and trains many students—helping to protect infrastructure and the environment. Ohio University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Stimson Avenue Bridge will be closed to all traffic from 10 p.m. July 28 to 8 a.m. July 29 as the City of Athens starts planned bridge improvements—motorists should use alternate routes. Athens County Independent
SHOP NEWS
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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.
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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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August Prospect Camp
10 a.m.–4 p.m. — Ohio Softball Field — Check website for cost — Enhance your skills with fun drills and live games at this elite youth softball event.
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A.S. Coomer Music Gathering
9 PM – 1 AM — Near Athens, OH — Camping available — Experience original music in a forest setting with a taco enthusiast.
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Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.
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