Good morning, Athens.

Community members are invited to explore the creation of a Park District in Athens County at a public forum on November 19 from 6-8 pm.

A fire-training exercise gone wrong causes over $700,000 in damages at QuidelOrtho's building in Athens, leading to a lawsuit involving the building's owner and five fire departments with no resolution yet.

A study by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources found no well water contamination from fracking waste in Athens County, despite advocacy for continued vigilance.

Athens Mayor Steve Patterson's administration proposes raising the income tax by 0.3 percentage points to 2.25% to address funding gaps caused by decreased Ohio University withholdings and rising city employee healthcare costs.

Athens County Commissioner Charlie Adkins, after winning a fourth term by 64%, held a press conference to address and correct what he perceived as unfair media coverage stemming from his opponent Jon Rose's earlier statements about local emergency services and election issues.

The Athens High School Cheer team won the title of National Game Day Champions at the 2024 AmeriCheer Midwest Open Nationals.

Buddhist Meditation at Athens KTC

Experience mindful meditation each Sunday morning with guided instructions at the Athens KTC Buddhist Center.

Dirty Dozen Concert

Experience a lively performance by Dirty Dozen at the Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium in Athens.

Athens Farmers Market - November Edition

Experience the vibrant local produce and goods at the Athens Farmers Market held every Wednesday morning.

Moonlit Strouds Run Ultra: A Night Challenge

Experience the thrill of the Moonlit Strouds Lake Loop Ultra Race, where runners tackle a 7.22-mile loop in the majestic Strouds Run State Park under the night sky.

Athens Farmers Market

Experience a vibrant community atmosphere featuring fresh local produce and unique handmade goods at the Athens Farmers Market.

Weekly Buddhist Meditation Session

Experience tranquility and mindfulness at a weekly meditation gathering hosted by the Athens KTC Buddhist Center.

16th Annual Athens Turkey Trot - Community Fun Run

Experience a fun community event on Thanksgiving morning with a scenic out-and-back 5K run along the Hockhocking Adena Bikeway, featuring chip timing and prizes for top finishers.

Ball State Cardinals vs. Ohio Bobcats Football Matchup

Experience an exciting college football showdown between the Ball State Cardinals and Ohio Bobcats at Peden Stadium in Athens, Ohio.

Santa Christmas Train Rides at Hocking Valley Scenic Railway

Experience a beloved family tradition with festive train rides featuring Santa, Christmas music, and treats for children in the scenic Hocking River Valley.

Ohio University Basketball Halftime Show Featuring Performance Dogs

The halftime show at Ohio University's basketball game will showcase talented frisbee, stunt, disc, and trick dogs from Performance Dogs of Ohio.