Today
in Athens
Friday, October 17th, 2025
Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At Tuesday's 25th anniversary event at the Athens Community Center, a new sculpture pocket park was unveiled — featuring Athena the Owl, crafted by Athens High School ceramics teacher Ellen Gagliano with help from her students. Local officials and residents celebrated the artwork — modeled after Quinny the Barn Owl with her falconer caretaker Sean O’Hara in attendance. Athens County Independent
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At Scripps College of Communication a new LED wall shooting studio in the Radio-Television Communications Building offers students practical digital media training. Media arts students in the special topics class have already worked on projects with OU Athletics and the marketing team—helping them build essential skills for future film production. The Post
- ➤ Ohio University will host a Philosophy Forum lecture by respected author and philosophy professor Mark LeBar on Oct. 23 at 4 p.m. in Bentley Hall Room 129—free and open to all students, faculty, staff and community members. Ohio University
- ➤ Ohio University removed professor Thomas Hayes from his in-person course after he was detained in Israel on a flotilla aiding Gaza; Hayes said he provided online lectures without prior approval and believes the decision was meant to limit his contact with students. He has been with the university since 2002 and was teaching the Art of Editing when the incident occurred. The Post
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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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Sunday Meditation Session
2-3 p.m. — Serenity Roots Wellness and Yoga Center — Free entry — Experience tranquility and mindfulness through guided meditation with the Athens KTC Buddhist Center.
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Intro to Knitting Class
5-7 p.m. — Community Makerspace — All supplies provided — Learn the essentials of knitting from community teachers in this welcoming class.
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Megan Bee Live Performance
6-10 p.m. — Eclipse Company Store — Ticket prices vary — Experience the evocative folk-Americana music of singer-songwriter Megan Bee reflecting her love for the land and wanderlust.
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MAC-SBC Challenge: Arkansas State at Ohio Bobcats Basketball
1-4 p.m. — Convocation Center — Tickets starting at $37 — Catch the thrilling matchup between Arkansas State Red Wolves and Ohio Bobcats in this NCAA basketball showdown.
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Ohio Bobcats vs. Miami (OH) RedHawks Football Game
7-8:30 p.m. — Baker University Center — Lowest Price Guaranteed! — Catch the Ohio Bobcats take on the Miami (OH) RedHawks in a thrilling college football match.
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5k Glow Run/Walk
6-8 p.m. — TailGreat Park — Free entry — Light up the night with a fun 5k run/walk supporting survivors in neon gear.
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Deep Listening Gong Journey
7-8:30 p.m. — Trauma Sensitive Yoga Project, LLC — $28 presale, $35 day of show — Experience an immersive gong meditation to foster stillness and connection.
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Weekly Meditation Gathering
3-4 p.m. — Serenity Roots Wellness and Yoga Center — Free — Relax and find your inner peace through guided meditation every Sunday.
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