Good morning, Athens.

Ohio University and Habitat for Humanity are partnering on the Bobcat Build to construct an affordable home for a family.

Construction will begin late October at the former patient drop-off circle outside Parks Hall (with volunteer events on Oct. 3 and Oct. 23) before the home is moved to Chillicothe.

Nine Ohio University School of Theater students toured Cincinnati Shakespeare Company in April to learn about theater careers as they attended a preview of Pericles and later joined a weeklong job-shadowing program in July, which showed how regional theaters offer viable career paths.

Ohio University President Lori Stewart Gonzalez (marking her fourth year) honored student and staff achievements at the Walter Rotunda on Sept.

9 while outlining plans for new facilities, a scholarship campaign and expanded partnerships ahead of its 225th anniversary.

Ohio University's CTLA launches two virtual book groups this fall; the Teaching With AI group meets 12:30-1:30 p.m. on Oct.

6, Oct. 20, Nov. 3, Nov. 17 and Dec. 1, and the Joyful Online Teacher group meets at 11 a.m. on Sept. 29, Oct. 13 and Oct. 27.

City and county officials gathered on the Athens County Court House steps Friday to honor the 25th anniversary of the Sept.

11 attacks. Speakers recalled the heroism of first responders and civilians while courthouse bells rang at key moments — a brief ceremony lasting 30 minutes.

Ohio returns to Peden Stadium today at 6 p.m. facing Jacksonville State with a thirteen game home winning streak on the line after a loss to Nebraska in its season opener — coach John Hauser stressed that the team must improve execution.