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Saturday, August 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of August.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ohio University’s College of Business integrated hands-on AI training in Fall 2024 to give students practical and ethical skills—using the Five AI Buckets—and upperclassmen now work on real projects with local companies. Ohio University
- ➤ Athens City Schools announced it will break ground on a new high school in late August—construction is expected to bring modern facilities for local students. The Athens Messenger
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ County crews in Lodi Township began work on Angel Ridge Road for planned improvements—Athens County Engineer Jeff Maiden said the projects will continue over the coming weeks. The Athens Messenger
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