Today
in Athens
Friday, November 14th, 2025
Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 14th of November.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Athens County local Gregg Montella plans to open a grocery store in Albany that will offer affordable, locally grown food and hold public meetings for community input—he is restoring an old building that needs about $200K in repairs for refrigeration and air conditioning. Athens County Independent
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ OHIO University's Center for Teaching, Learning, and Assessment has created a new framework for AI literacy using four parts of critical thinking to guide how teachers and students work with AI tools. The framework helps faculty and students write and read about AI, choose applications, and address ethical issues — vital steps for learning about AI. Ohio University
- ➤ Thirty-nine undergraduate students have been accepted into the fall Law, Justice & Culture certificate program at Ohio University—an interdisciplinary program offering core courses and 47 electives that help students explore law, rights advocacy, and public policy. Ohio University
- ➤ Athens High School students launched an independent publication called the Atomic Cougar Press Association, which offers free print and online papers covering local and national news. The team also started a podcast—interviewing Gov. Mike DeWine—to expand its reach. Athens County Independent
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gary Allen graduated from OHIO’s Master of Public Administration program in 2019 and served in the Air Force and the Ohio Air National Guard before returning to teach human resources and public administration at OHIO. He now works at the Ohio Department of Veterans Services — using his skills in organization, discipline and teamwork to connect veterans with state programs. Ohio University
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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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Weekly Meditation Session
3-4 p.m. — Serenity Roots Wellness and Yoga Center — Free entry — Experience a peaceful meditation practice suitable for all levels at Athens KTC Buddhist Center.
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