Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of October.
Good morning, Athens.
🏘️ Community
Monday’s meetings featured an adult clinic at Federal Valley Resource Center and a coffee meetup at The Nest.
Today and later sessions will offer poetry writing, recovery support, potlucks and walks at local venues across Athens through Oct. 24 (see schedule for details).
🎭 Culture
Athens hosts a busy arts week starting today with a student de-stressin' session at Baker University Center, followed by Casa Nueva’s fundraising event at 6 W.
State St.—a musical 'Working' will play at Elizabeth Evans Baker Theater and later free film and drag show events add creative spark.
🏛️ Government
ODOT is overseeing several road projects in Athens County, including a U.S. 33 expansion with resurfacing and sign replacements through late 2027 and 2028, while a Rocky Boot Way closure begins 7 a.m. Wed, Oct.
21 in Nelsonville for manhole replacement; drivers should expect detours.
🏈 Sports
Ohio Soccer snapped a two-game losing streak on Oct.
18 at Chessa Field with a 1-0 win over Eastern Michigan. Ella Deevers scored early and the Bobcats will travel to Muncie on Oct. 25 to face Ball State.
Ohio Football (5-2, 3-0) won 48-7 against Sacramento State on Sunday, Oct.
18, dominating from the opening play at the conference game. The team will return to Athens on Saturday, Oct. 24 for a MAC matchup with Eastern Michigan (their win boosted their winning streak).
The Ohio Bobcats swept their home series with a 7-0 win over Stony Brook on Saturday, Oct.
17. The 8-0 team will face rivals Adrian in a home-and-home series rematch of last year’s championship game (reigniting a local rivalry).
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