Good morning, Athens.

The Athens, Gallia, Meigs and Vinton County Fairs join the youth-led Fight the Hunger, Stock the Trailer contest this month to support local food banks.

Farm Credit Mid-America and Rural 1st back the event with cash donations to fair boards, continuing a trend of record food drives.

The Athens Messenger is launching an anonymous survey to gauge Athens County residents’ awareness and opinions about data centers in Ohio — responses take about 5 to 7 minutes and are collected online.

Nominate a community member for the 12th Athena Award by Tuesday, Sept.

1 if they have improved lives for people with disabilities in Athens—nominations open and the free ceremony is set for Wednesday, Nov. 4 at the Athens Community Center with a 5 p.m. reception and a 5:30 p.m. ceremony.

Athens officials announced that west-bound traffic on Carpenter Street was reduced to one lane starting Monday, July 27 and will remain restricted until Friday, August 14 for the Uptown Utilities project (drivers should use detours and heed speed limits).

Athens County Commissioners will host a public meeting Tuesday, Aug.

4 from 6-8 p.m. at the Plains Intermediate School auditorium to gather public input on a pending lease for the proposed CCC Plastics production plant (community members are encouraged to bring questions for the Port Authority).

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.