Good morning, Athens.

Athens Art Guild will celebrate its grand opening on Sunday, Aug.

30 at 667 E. State St. The new headquarters in the white house in front of the Community Center will offer art classes, events, exhibitions + a gallery shop.

OVMoD supporters may purchase mums (Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery) until Aug.

26 to support the museum, with pickup scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 5 from 10 a.m. to noon at 67 Columbus Rd.

Incoming education majors at OHIO Southern attended a half-day orientation that connected them with faculty, advisors and support services before classes began — the event covered degree requirements, professional identity and technical support options, leaving students feeling ready for their future careers.

Craig Butler, an Ohio University MSES graduate who began his environmental career 36 years ago, led the Ohio EPA as director until 2020 and now serves as executive director of the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District.

He remains active in supporting local partnerships and projects that advance sustainability in the region.