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in Athens
Tuesday, November 18th, 2025
Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 18th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Athens Local Drive Thru now hosts a large free food refrigerator where residents can pick up or donate perishable items to help ease food insecurity intensified by a recent lapse in SNAP benefits—customers can drop off or access items daily from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. at 748 E. State St. The Post
- ➤ Athens residents gathered on Sunday afternoon at Tony's Tavern at 7 W. State St. at 1 p.m. to enjoy unlimited soup and support Rising Suns Non-Profit Pharmacy by paying a $10 fee and dropping off extra donations; the third Souper-Bowl brought regulars and newcomers together to raise funds for a local pharmacy that provides needed medications. The Post
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Nelsonville Water Department issued a boil order due to a water main break repair along Poplar Street from Walnut Street to Chestnut Street, Rhine Street, Seine Street and near 1230 Chestnut Street — residents must boil water for three minutes before use until noon Thursday, Nov 20. Athens County Independent
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Ohio men's basketball will host Bethune-Cookman on Wednesday at 7 p.m. at The Convo — the team will try to build on recent tough games as it faces a strong HBCU led by high-scoring guard Arterio Morris. The Post
- ➤ Ohio wrestling hosted the No. 21 Wisconsin Badgers on November 16 in Athens. The Bobcats were shut out early but fought back in three matches before falling 27—10 in the end. WOUB Public Media
- ➤ On November 16th, the Ohio Bobcats beat the Maryville Saints by a score of 3 to 1—Lance Mengel scored the game-winning goal to keep the team undefeated at home. The team will head to the Chicago Showcase—where they will face three ranked opponents including the reigning ACHA DI Champions—for their next challenge. WOUB Public Media
- ➤ Ohio Football will meet UMass for its final home game with MAC Championship stakes at Peden Stadium tonight at 7 p.m. The Bobcats, who are 5-0 at home, are set to take advantage of UMass' weak defense—according to coach Brian Smith. WOUB Public Media
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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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