Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of August.
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🏘️ Community
The Athens County Fair was held from Aug.
1—9, 2025 and local youth and adult 4-H competitors showed their skills in agriculture and livestock events. Judges updated results in many competitions, including clean stall awards, horse shows and livestock classes—recognizing winners.
🚨 Crime
The Survivor Advocacy Outreach Program countersued former executive director Jen Seifert on Aug.
19 in Athens County Court of Common Pleas, saying she misused nearly $1 million by approving a $705,700 payment for a 3D printer and a $250,000 land grant without board approval—claims following her defamation suit filed in June—and her actions hurt the group’s trust in how money is used.
🎭 Culture
A free documentary screening is planned in Athens on Tuesday, Aug.
26 to explore water contamination in the Great Lakes region. Local residents will join a post-film discussion—centered on plastic pollution—after the screening.
🎓 Education
Ohio University ended its Division of Diversity and Inclusion by cutting 21 positions on June 21 to comply with Senate Bill 1, leaving many staff without new roles at the school.
The university offered standard separation benefits while repurposing the closed spaces—like the Multicultural Center now used as a Visible Student Lounge—for student gatherings.
🎉 Athens Events
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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.
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.
5K for Thriving Beyond Breast Cancer
8-10 a.m. — Athens Community Center — Registration fees apply — Participate in a 5K run or walk to support breast cancer empowerment initiatives.
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