Today
in Athens
Saturday, August 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of August.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Athena Cinema announced its Fall 2025 lineup that features returning series like Appalachian Stories and Sustainability and introduces a new Hispanic series created with Ohio University and Sigma Delta Pi—screenings include free events, guest lectures, and live HD opera performances. The schedule spans from September into the winter season and offers both ticketed and free film events. Ohio University
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ohio University Russ Endowed Chair and Professor Jason Trembly received the 2025 AIChE Lawrence K. Cecil Award in Environmental Chemical Engineering for advancing sustainable research at OHIO—his work in converting carbon waste into useful products has secured nearly $40 million in funding to support research and student training. Ohio University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Nelsonville City Council asked the state Supreme Court to reconsider dismissing its request to remove certain candidates from the November ballot under Issue 23—arguing that its filing for a deadline extension should have shifted the Monday deadline to Tuesday. The council said it followed court rules strictly even after a candidate joined the case and the court denied its extension request. WOUB Public Media
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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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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.
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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.
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You can't wake a person who is pretending to be asleep.
~ Native American Proverb
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