Today
in Athens
Thursday, November 13th, 2025
Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 13th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bertha was surrendered to the shelter after suffering neglect and is now looking for a loyal companion+ she loves playing in the yard with Wilson and giving hugs to volunteers, and the Athens County Dog Shelter asks anyone interested to call 740-593-5415. Athens County Independent
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Dan Harmon—a Dawson-Bryant High School teacher and Cherokee descendant—will host Native Leaders of the Ohio Valley at Bowman Auditorium on Nov. 14 from 9 a.m. to noon at Ohio University’s Southern campus to share Indigenous history and discuss Shawnee chiefs. The program, part of Native American Heritage Month, will mark the long history and struggles of the area's first peoples. The Post
- ➤ Lithuanian violinist Martynas Švėgžda von Bekker will join OHIO’s Algis Mickunas & Vladimir Marchenkov for Philosophy and Performance today at Glidden Recital Hall. He will perform a violin recital and take part in a discussion on art and meaning from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Ohio University
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Veteran Jay Johnson, director of the Voinovich Academy for Excellence in Public Service on the Dublin Campus, celebrated nine years at the academy and more than 40 years in public service. He retired as a colonel in 2016 after 33 years in the Marine Corps—now he teaches strategic leadership and works with local nonprofits to aid veterans. Ohio University
- ➤ Ohio University's communication and development studies program welcomed its largest and most international class this fall with 26 students from 16 countries, including 18 first-year students, three Fulbright scholars and one Crane Fellow. The program, started in 1986, now has global partnerships and plans to expand community projects — linking local learning with global ideas. Ohio University
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents can use the new Recycling Trail created by the Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District to find maps and guides that help reduce, reuse and recycle items. The online program—linking trails for donations, vintage shopping and automotive waste—also supports recycling events held throughout the area. Athens County Independent
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ AthensHumane introduces Otto, a 12-week-old brown, black and grey mackerel tabby who loves to cuddle on a soft blanket with his foster mom—he plays with wands, spring toys and fuzzy mice while showing perfect litter box manners. Athens County Independent
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Ohio Football lost 17 to 13 to Western Michigan in Kalamazoo on November 12 after Parker Navarro struggled and threw an early interception that set up a long drive. Western Michigan scored a 71‐yard game‐winning touchdown — leaving the Bobcats set to host UMass next week at 7 p.m. WOUB Public Media
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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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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.
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Euchre Club
5:45-9:30 p.m. — Hole in the Ville — $5 — Enjoy a lively night of euchre with light refreshments and BYOB.
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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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Reindeer Run 5k
9 AM – 12 PM — Eclipse Company Store — Registration fee required — Enjoy a festive 5k with costumes, hot chocolate, and Santa.
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December Elite Prospect Camp
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Walter Fieldhouse — Check-in starts at 9:30 a.m. — Develop your softball skills with instruction and live gameplay.
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Kenny G Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the smooth sounds of Kenny G in a local setting.
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