Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of September.
Good morning, Athens.
🏘️ Community
CASA of Athens County will host the third annual Tats & Chats with CASA event on Oct.
3 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Remedy 22 Salon, where local artists and volunteers will gather to support children in the court system and encourage community involvement.
💼 Business
Vikki Hawthorne, Matt Slavik and Karen Wivell from the Ohio APEX Accelerator won a national award at the NAPEX conference in Orlando on Aug.
16 to 20. Their project helped small businesses learn to compete in government contracting using a new training series.
🎭 Culture
WOUB interviewed Green Lung frontman Tom Templar on Wednesday, Sept.
16 in Athens about the new album Necropolitan, which explores London's occult underbelly using classic heavy metal blended with modern production. Templar said the album draws on rich folklore and personal influences to revive an old-school sound.
🎓 Education
A task force at Ohio University recommended expanding bus services, early arrival housing, and culinary programs to reduce food insecurity among international grad students after a survey showed 65% struggle.
The report also highlights challenges for Athens residents (18% food insecure) and calls for new partnerships with local food markets.
OHIO University faculty are creating hands-on programs that let students work on projects in communication, dance, law and geology at campuses including Athens.
The Experiential Learning Stewardship Grants (open until Oct. 12) support efforts that connect classroom learning with real-world experience.
Ohio University postponed the McDavis Hall opening celebration, originally set for Friday, Sept.
25 (2-4 p.m.), after an unattended student death occurred at the hall; officials are working to set a new date while police investigate the incident.
🌲 Environment
The CCC plant in The Plains will soon dye nurdles while promising containment.
Environmental advocates warn that transport of these tiny plastics + past Ohio River sampling raise concerns over microplastic pollution that may impact local waterways.
📰 Lifestyle
Peanut Breadcrumbs, a lively kitten—who had her right eye removed for comfort—still loves to explore and chat with visitors.
The shelter advises that pairing her with another feline boosts play and invites interested adopters to submit an application.
📰 Real Estate
Athens County reappraisals show most home values have increased since the last adjustment.
Homeowners have received letters about the higher appraisal and will face higher property taxes starting next year, though new laws may slow future tax increases.
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