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Friday, October 10th, 2025
Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ New Marshfield’s Waterloo Fire Department is preparing its fifth trip to deliver supplies—including canned food, clothing, and essentials—to Hurricane Helene survivors in North Carolina, with donations collected at local EMS stations, a coffee shop, and other venues. The trip honors late EMS paramedic Monica Perani—who helped connect local and North Carolina aid—and Chief Churchheus said more shipments will be delivered before November. Athens County Independent
- ➤ Several southeast Ohio counties received $1 million in ARC grants to expand recovery-to-workforce programs that help people earn jobs and enter health care, with Pike County and Shawnee State University each receiving $500,000. The grants aim to boost job training and behavioral health education—supporting greater recovery services and local economic stability. WOUB Public Media
- ➤ On October 6, community members in Chauncey gathered at the Athens Friends Meeting House for a roundtable discussion hosted by the League of Women Voters. Chauncey mayoral candidates Frank Campbell and Evelyn Nagy and Dover Township trustee candidate Hubie Cooksey answered questions in one-minute sessions & shared ideas on local government and community growth. Athens County Independent
- ➤ Local nonprofit HAPCAP helps low-income residents in Athens by using programs that offer home weatherization, food access, child care, and transit services—keeping homes warmer and safer during colder seasons. The agency also secured a $2 million grant to convert the former Sunset Motel into a shelter and provides microloans along with financial counseling to help residents avoid high-interest payday loans. Athens County Independent
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Ohio University Student Senate met on Wednesday at 7:15 p.m. in Walter 145 and appointed new senators for roles including Women's Affairs, Resident Life, Public Relations, and Judicial Panel while approving budgets for event supplies for a media literacy and Day of the Dead event. The meeting also reviewed committee reports discussing local council issues and planned events such as international craft night on Oct. 20 and open mic night on Nov. 17. The Post
- ➤ Ohio University Board of Trustees will meet at Walter Hall 104 on Oct 16 and Oct 17 to learn how nursing program expansions help boost jobs and enrollment while reviewing preliminary FY 2025 results and faculty research—officials will also update the board on student programs, investment funds, and planned facility repairs. The meetings will cover key committee reports on nursing, enrollment, and capital projects aimed at improving campus operations. Ohio University
- ➤ Dr. Stephen Harvey from the Patton College of Education at Ohio University recorded his second session for FIFA’s Training Centre, where he shared game-based learning methods with soccer coaches from 211 associations. His work shows Ohio University's global impact in sport education—his ideas help coaches improve tactical skills around the world. Ohio University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At its meeting on Monday, Athens City Council voted to refinance $4.9 million in swimming pool bonds at a lower interest rate to help the city save money. The refinancing, set to be completed by December, will create a new payment plan for the pool debt, which is scheduled to be fully repaid by December 2035 (a similar move in the past saved up to $350,000). Athens County Independent
- ➤ Gov. Mike DeWine paused sales of cannabinoid products with delta-8 THC on October 8 by signing an executive order that redefines hemp and declares an adulterated consumer product emergency — retailers must remove these products by October 14 and face a 90-day ban. WOUB Public Media
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Vaccines for COVID—19, flu, and RSV are available this fall at local pharmacies, urgent care sites, and the Athens City—County Health Department on West Union Street. The health department advises residents to get immunized as respiratory illness season nears, with different age groups eligible for various shots at each location. Athens County Independent
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Ohio University Student Networking Night
5-7 p.m. — Jackie O's Brewpub — Free entry — Savor great food and drinks while networking with Health Administration students at Ohio University.
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The Tape Cassettes with Secret Tunnel, Histronic & Faucetmouth
8-11 p.m. — The Union — Check for ticket availability — Kame House brings the rust belt's finest to Athens, Ohio.
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