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Saturday, August 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of August.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Two university students in Athens County launched Athens College Prep to provide tailored college admissions consulting for underserved students—addressing a gap in local educational support. The Athens Messenger
- ➤ OHIO University welcomed 4,865 students and 5,822 family members at orientation sessions from May to July and received positive feedback about the event. The university will hold additional sessions this summer and expects to welcome over 5,000 more students by the end of August—reflecting new scheduling and partnership initiatives. Ohio University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On August 1, Attorney General Dave Yost ruled that county fairs must allow firearms because agriculture societies are considered political subdivisions bound by state law—he said he will ask the Supreme Court later this year to clarify home rule rules. WOUB Public Media
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ O’Bleness Hospital reached a milestone in its $17.2 million renovation—two new operating rooms and modern support spaces were opened to enhance surgical services at the Athens hospital. The Athens Messenger
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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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Lung Concert
7:30 PM - 1:30 AM — The Union — Ticketed — Experience Lung's fierce, ethereal sound that blends grunge with thunderous cello and drums.
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