Good morning, Athens.

Local farmers and business operators in Athens have suffered crop losses and reduced profits due to intense summer rainfall causing flash floods and damaged fields—Attican Farms lost multiple crops and Dutch Creek Winery faced production delays.

Experts predict more storms will bring August to normal rainfall levels.

Christi Camper Moore, Ph.D. of the Arts Administration program at Chaddock — Morrow College of Fine Arts attended the 2024 Assessment Institute to gain tools for better academic and statewide evaluations and later served as a subject expert for the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, updating test items and course assessments; her work is expected to guide future curricular improvements.

Wendy Kalinowski, an OHIO graduate and long-time Athens staff member, is named assistant director of financial aid advising at OHIO Eastern and Zanesville and will help students and families understand aid options—her 31 years of local experience make her well suited for the role.

Shade on State on Athens' far east side is a casual, affordable restaurant offering American favorites & 20 beers on draft with well-loved dishes like Buffalo Chicken salad with hand-cut fries and baked mac and cheese.

It is open daily and attracts busy Saturday crowds as well as quieter solo diners on Sundays.

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.

Weekly Meditation Session

2-3 p.m. — Serenity Roots Wellness and Yoga Center — Free entry — Participate in guided meditation sessions suited for all experience levels.

Happy Hollow Hootenanny Old Time Music Dance Party

6-8 p.m. — Jackie O's Taproom & Production Brewery — Free entry — Enjoy a night of live old-time music and dances called for all skill levels.