Good morning, Athens.

Athens Humane Animal Shelter presents Gale, a tabby with emerald eyes and soft head bumps who received a full dental cleaning and is now ready for adoption.

She is estimated at 10 years old (possibly younger) and her playful spirit could brighten any home.

Stuart’s Opera House in Nelsonville is set to present 'Reefer Madness: The Musical' today through Saturday.

The show starts at 7:30 p.m. with tickets at $22.06 and promises satirical songs and commentary on historical cannabis propaganda + local actor Kevin Kunz leads a cast of seasoned performers.

Ohio University Chemistry Professor Eric Masson announced Equilibrist (a free, open-source tool) that simplifies chemical data analysis for better reproducibility and reliability.

Supported by DOE and NSF, the browser-based software is expected to benefit researchers and students at Ohio University and beyond.

Dr. Faiz Rahman and Dr. Savas Kaya of Ohio University’s Nanoscale and Quantum Phenomena Institute received $550,000 by the NSF to develop an electron-beam lithography technique that produces sub-5 nm patterns— a three-year project that began Sept.

1 at the Russ Research Opportunity Center.

ACSD has asked to make its 1% earned income tax levy permanent to secure funding for staff and student services amid declining enrollment and lower property tax revenue.

The change, set to avoid annual ballot expenses (currently renewed since 2006), aims to prevent tough staffing cuts.

The Ask the Experts podcast features Assistant Professor Madelyn Hill explaining how excessive social media use is linked to loneliness among college students.

The episode advises students on using social media to build real-life connections (helpful for newcomers and introverts) and manage their online time.

OHIO Chillicothe alumna Mandy Day returns to her roots by joining the nursing faculty as a clinical instructor and outpatient educator at Adena Health System today.

Her 20+ years of experience guide her as she mentors the next generation of nurses.

Ohio University physicist Andrea Richard published a study in Nature that shows a boost in low-energy gamma-ray strength is magnetic — her team used copper-70 decay at the Edwards Accelerator Lab to give scientists new clues about atomic behavior.

Ohio University is hosting the Engage OHIO Community and Place-based Engagement Symposium on Nov.

5–6 at the Ohio University Inn and Conference Center in Athens. The event will include interactive sessions, panels, workshops, and a Community Engagement Awards ceremony on Nov. 5 (held at the Ridges Auditorium).

Tri-County Career Center today held a ribbon-cutting to open new educational spaces including an Adult Career Center, expanded cosmetology lab, and updated administrative offices.

Superintendent Townsend said the $3.9 million project will boost local workforce training in health care and other in-demand fields.

A new report by regional environmental groups shows that oil and gas incidents in Ohio, which have risen by about 5% annually since 2016, totaled 221 in Southeast counties including Athens from 2015–2025 and reflect an inspector shortage (only 25 inspectors for nearly 96,000 wells) that calls for better enforcement.

Athens City Council approved three initiatives at Monday's meeting: eight affordable homes on 93 Hudson Ave with a $2 million WHO grant, annexation of the ACCS campus, and Neighborhood Corridor Overlay Zones for mixed-use development.

The next session is set for Monday, Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers.

Frick is a high-energy, neutered terrier mix found with Frack on Rhoric Rd in Athens on Aug.

27; he is available for adoption or fostering, and interested parties can call 740-593-5415 to schedule a meet.