Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of September.
Good morning, Athens.
🏘️ Community
Local stakeholders plan to transform 850 acres in Dover Township into a community commons during a town hall meeting Monday, Sept.
28 at 6:00 p.m. at the Friends Meeting House in Chauncey; the meeting will include childcare and snacks and discuss plans for biodiversity, recreation, and economic opportunities.
Public libraries across Appalachian Ohio can apply for grants up to $20,000 offered by the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio, with a total of $250,000 available.
The application ends on Oct. 22; interested libraries may join a Zoom webinar on Wed., Sept. 30 at noon.
Athens County veteran Kenneth 'Jay' Chapman, 91 — a local hero and former Jacksonville official — is set to fly on Sept.
23 with Honor Flight Columbus from Columbus to Washington, D.C.
Monday's events wrapped up with a parent coffee chat at The Nest and an Athens Civitan Club meeting in The Plains.
Today and later this week, various groups in Athens, Chauncey, Nelsonville and Stewart will hold community meetings for children, adults and seniors (times vary).
🎭 Culture
Athens author R. Luce received national recognition when his book Pie in the Sky and Other Illusions We Live With was honored as a Distinguished Favorite by the NYC Big Book Award.
Judges from publishers, writers, and editors chose the work from worldwide entries to highlight its creative blend of fiction+ poetry, drama and memoir.
🎓 Education
Ohio University will hold a grand opening event for its new Roderick J.
McDavis Hall on Friday, Sept. 25 from 2 to 4 p.m. at 6 Nelson Drive in Athens. The residence hall, which seats 591 beds and will house over 500 students, promises a modern campus living experience.
🏛️ Government
The Ohio Department of Commerce is safeguarding over $5.4 billion in unclaimed funds statewide, with Athens (45701) residents having $4.4 million waiting.
The Division is streamlining its process to help people claim their money faster.
🏈 Sports
Ohio field hockey fell 2-1 to Davidson at Pruitt Field on Sunday, Sept.
13. The Bobcats earned a late goal that was not enough as they will travel to play UMass on Sept. 18.
Ohio Bobcats beat Jacksonville State 29-27 in a historic 4OT home opener at Peden Stadium on Saturday, Sept.
12. Levi Davis scored the game-winning two-point conversion and Darren James-Hamilton returned a kickoff 98 yards (a key play) to seal the win.
Ohio clinched a 2-1 win over Duquesne at home in its final nonconference match with strong plays from defender McKenna Hogan and goalkeeper Ayla Rammel.
The Bobcats will face Western Michigan Thursday at 4 p.m. as they aim to start the conference season strong.
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