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in Athens
Wednesday, September 10th, 2025
Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 10th of September.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Ohio University's College of Fine Arts and several departments are asking creative researchers, teachers and artists to submit proposals for the Global Arts International Conference on Spectrums of Creativity, set for March 17-19, 2026. Submissions are open on a rolling basis until Dec. 15 and must include papers, roundtables, workshops or creative projects — the event will feature keynote Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie and is expected to host 500 to 700 people. Ohio University
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A freshman at Ohio University warned that campus wildlife is at risk from littering, reckless driving, and feeding, noting that over 800 deer crashes have occurred since 2018—actions that harm the campus environment. She urged students to clean up after events and drive carefully to protect the living creatures among them. The Post
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Athens city officials discussed two zoning proposals on Monday to allow three temporary housing shelters near The Gathering Place. Some residents expressed safety concerns while supporters believe the shelters may help the vulnerable—public hearings are set for Sept. 22 to review the proposals. WOUB Public Media
- ➤ Government and community groups announced updates this week. The DOT said SR 682 railroad repair closed Sept. 8–9, U.S. 33 roundabout and U.S. 50 RCUT work will finish Oct. 31 while an Athens-Meigs highway expansion is set to complete in 2028 and Nelsonville began Canal Street repairs (detours in place until Oct. 31); local events include #Dinefor9 on Sept. 9, a doula meeting on Sept. 12, a wildlife officer cadet session on Sept. 13, and a new permit map from the Department of Development. Athens County Independent
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