Good morning, Athens.

Athens Krishna House will host a special program to honor Krishna Janmashtami on Sunday, Sept.

13 at 4:30 p.m. at United Campus Ministries (18 N. College St.), inviting Athens residents to explore eastern philosophy, mantra meditation and vegetarianism.

Students in the School of Media Arts and Studies attended music production masterclasses in Providence and Brooklyn, where they worked with Jim Eno at Public Hi-Fi (Providence) and Joel Hamilton at Studio G (Brooklyn) to build skills in mixing, sound engineering, and collaboration in real studios.

The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio awarded over $870,000 in scholarships recently to students in the region, including four from Athens County who plan to attend Otterbein, Ohio University and Ohio State while studying STEM, business and international studies.

Ohio University professor Jennifer Grant Weinandy is studying how online sports betting and new prediction markets are boosting problem gambling.

Her research shows that easier access may lead to more risky behavior in young adults + calls for better regulation.

The City of Athens is working with Athens County Job & Family Services to offer up to $1,000 per year through the Senior Emergency Assistance Program for households with a resident 60 or older; applicants must submit a completed packet at 13183 State Route 13 on a first come first served basis.

Athens bikers including OU students and local commuters use a network of bike lanes and the Hockhocking Adena Bikeway to get to class and errands while being advised to wear helmets and follow rules.

Local experts recommend extra caution at night (by using lights) on both sidewalks and roads.

Ohio football head coach John Hauser held a press conference on Monday, Sept.

7 to preview Saturday’s game against Jacksonville State in Athens, noting his team’s strong pass protection against Nebraska and a need to improve their run game for the 6 p.m. matchup on Saturday, Sept. 12.