Good morning, Athens.

Chippy, a 10-month-old cat rescued with an injured leg and tail, is now ready for a forever home at Friendly Paws Pets & Grooming Supplies.

Prospective adopters can submit an application through Athens Humane.

On Saturday, Oct. 31, Athens will hold several Halloween events including a family-friendly block party on Court Street from 1-4 p.m. and a parade at 5 p.m. Uptown businesses and neighboring homes will join trick-or-treat activities, and an evening block party will run from 6 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

A free event celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and welcoming community members will be held from 6–8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct.

14 at the Athens Community Center — hosted by the Racial Equity Coalition of Appalachia with refreshments from Lulu’s El Camino and open to all.

Athens City School District voters will decide this fall whether to make the 1% earned-income tax a permanent levy vital for school funding.

The current levy, which covers 13.8% of the operating budget, expires at the end of 2028—its renewal could delay significant cuts in programs and staff.

Professor Edward Saliba joined the Nanoscale and Quantum Phenomena Institute at Ohio University last year, bringing his expertise in solid-state NMR spectroscopy and advanced materials characterization — his research boosts interdisciplinary work in chemistry, physics and engineering.

Undergraduate and graduate students supported OHIO’s Summer Arts Program this summer — mentoring campers in art, music, theater, dance, and film while gaining hands-on experience.

The initiative helped guide next-generation artists at various camps across the campus.

Jessica Armold, a graduate of OU’s Master of Sustainability Program, leads SOPEC as regional director to deliver clean energy and build local partnerships in Southeast Ohio.

She works with communities to overcome challenges + encourages students to use local resources to drive sustainable solutions.

Ohio University graduate Stephen A.

Renner, who leads Franklin County Department of Sanitary Engineering & serves on Gahanna City Council, has been named to the Voinovich School Advisory Board. His public service experience will support the school’s mission to shape local leadership.

Moana, a lively lab mix from the Athens County Shelter Dogs, is on a mission to investigate a suspected string cheese heist among her shelter friends.

Interested neighbors can join her effort by calling 740-593-5415 to schedule a meet or foster her.

Registration is open for the 18th annual Athens Turkey Trot on Thursday, Nov.

26 at Fenway Shelter House in West State Street Park; runners will enjoy chip timing, pumpkin pies, and hot chocolate. Children 12 and under run free; adults pay $25 (organized by Athens Athletics Club).

Local partners will host the Inclusive Sports Sampler at the Athens Community Center starting Oct.

13, a five-week program for youth aged 8 and up featuring trained student coaches from Ohio University and local experts. Registration costs $10 per child and is open now (call 740-592-3325).