Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of October.
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🎭 Culture
The City of Athens will host the 11th annual Athena Award ceremony on November 5 (5 p.m. to 6 p.m.) at the Athens Community Center to honor disability advocates who have improved community life.
The free event, presented by Mayor Steve Patterson and the Athens City Commission on Disabilities, will feature a performance by the Athens County Community Singers and provide heavy hors d'oeuvres and sign language interpretation.
📰 Economy
Centrus Energy announced a multi-billion-dollar expansion at its uranium enrichment facility in Piketon that will add 1,000 construction and 300 operations jobs in southern Ohio while keeping 127 current jobs.
University leaders, state officials and local partners praised the project—saying it is a key part of turning the PORTS site into a clean energy and manufacturing hub.
🎓 Education
Ohio University is offering a fall course that studies ghosts, demonology, and paranormal themes in world religions.
Taught by Brian Collins, the course—originally a small summer session in 2017—has grown to enroll up to 200 online students.
🎉 Athens Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
UMass Minutemen vs. Ohio Bobcats Football
7-8:30 p.m. — Peden Stadium — Check for ticket prices — Experience college football action as the UMass Minutemen take on the Ohio Bobcats live.
Euchre Club
5:45-9:30 p.m. — Hole in the Ville — $5 — Enjoy a lively night of euchre with light refreshments and BYOB.
Weekly Meditation Session
3-4 p.m. — Serenity Roots Wellness and Yoga Center — Free entry — Experience a peaceful Sunday morning meditation with the Athens KTC Buddhist Center.
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