Good morning, Athens.

Walker is an eight year old male Siberian Husky weighing 46 pounds who was found on Berkley Drive in Athens on October 25th.

He is housebroken and loves nature walks — a home with space and possibly other dogs is best for him, so call the Athens County Dog Shelter at 7405935415.

Owners of Triple Nickel Diner in Chesterhill announced on Monday that the restaurant will close permanently in the spring.

The diner served as a local meeting spot for nearly a decade and its farewell message on Facebook prompted heartfelt responses+ many patrons shared memories of its warm community feel.

Renowned saxophonist Kenny G will perform his holiday show at 7:30 p.m. on Dec.

8 at Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium in Athens — he will play familiar tunes and iconic hits for a diverse audience.

Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service was honored with the 2025 Aliceann Wohlbruck Impact Award for its Appalachia Ohio Regional GIS Collaborative project that uses mapping data to help local leaders improve jobs, housing, and broadband.

The award, given at NADO’s Annual Training Conference in October, reflects strong regional partnerships — a boost to efforts in Appalachian Ohio.

Athena Cinema received a $7,500 Science on Screen grant as part of a nationwide effort to promote science education through film — the grant will support the cinema’s plan to offer more educational film screenings to the local community.

Athens identified two adjoining parcels in its East neighborhood along Hudson Avenue for affordable housing using seed money from a $2 million Welcome Home Ohio state grant — up to eight homes may be built.

A local developer will purchase the Red Cross parcel while the city retains ownership during construction and sell the homes below market price to eligible buyers who must live in them for a set period.

Officials announced several updates on roads and community services that will affect travel and local safety.

The Ohio Department of Transportation said work on the U.S. 33 roundabout will finish on Nov 28th and reduced-collision U-turn work on U.S. 50 will complete on Nov 30th — other projects include a U.S. 33 expansion finishing in 2028, a six-month closure of the Hebbardsville Road bridge, a Chauncey sewer line project ending on Jan 9th, 2026, and Christmas basket applications available Nov 28th–Dec 6th with deliveries on Dec 20th while the Village of Albany warned residents of a door-to-door electric scam.

Isle is an affectionate cat available for adoption from an Athens shelter.

She loves to lounge and cuddle & seeks a quiet home where she will be cherished & finds her forever family.

Ohio Women’s Basketball defeated the Wright State Raiders 80-66 on Monday night at home, reversing last season's loss and relying on strong defense from players like Aliah McWhorter and Bailey Tabeling; Wright State will play Florida Atlantic in the Thanksgiving Classic on November 28, and Ohio is set to face Davidson on November 30 at 1 p.m.

Reindeer Run 5k

9 AM – 12 PM — Eclipse Company Store — Registration fee required — Enjoy a festive 5k with costumes, hot chocolate, and Santa.

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.

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.

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.

Ohio University Basketball Halftime Show

1:00 p.m. — Convo Center — Free admission — Enjoy an entertaining halftime show featuring high-flying frisbee-catching dogs.