Good morning, Athens.

Business owners on Richland Ave say a road construction project has caused a 40% revenue drop and job losses, and officials have advised motorists to avoid the area during the busy move-in week.

The OHIO Performing Arts and Concert Series is hosting Concerts on the Green this fall on College Green, offering free outdoor shows by OHIO students and faculty for families and community members.

The series began on Aug. 25 and will continue with upcoming performances like OU Jazz Faculty on Sept. 8 (at 6 p.m.).

Book Buddies, a student-run club at Ohio University, promotes literacy and community service by offering biweekly book club meetings in Lindley Hall + Saturday coffee hops at local cafés that support Appalachian youth.

A free solar photovoltaic certification course in Athens offers six weeks of online learning and three days of hands-on lab training.

The program teaches essential solar installation tasks and safe work practices while covering travel costs and providing lodging.

Alexander Local Schools will offer free breakfast or lunch to all enrolled students for the 2026-27 school year — a policy designed to ease burdens on families and school administrators.

Parents can contact Kitchen Supervisor Sasha Murphy for more details.

Alexander Local Schools will offer free breakfasts or lunches to all enrolled students for the 2026-27 school year with no household applications required.

Parents seeking more details about meal services or free healthcare coverage can contact school representatives.

Ohio’s Bobcats won 2-1 against UIC as freshman Meaghan Cochrane scored both goals.

The team will celebrate seniors and host Mercyhurst on Aug. 30 at 1 p.m. at Chessa Field.