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The weekly roundup for Dec.3–9, 2024, includes toy drives, heating assistance, bus route updates, community clinic dates, and volunteer opportunities among other local announcements.

The Scoop News Roundup Dec.

3–9, 2024, highlights key events including the conviction of Justin Anthony Pennington, expansion of My Sister’s Place services, honors at the Appalachia Heritage luncheon, action against food insecurity by Hocking College, Ohio’s new bathroom bill, efforts to end qualified immunity, and political transparency concerns.

Jamie McGrew, dedicated to improving lives in Southeastern Ohio, leverages her role and education to make systemic changes in behavioral health services.

Alice in Wonderland Jr., co-directed by Jodi Wellman MacNeal and Jenn Neal Fritchley, debuts Dec.

6 at Stuart’s Opera House in Nelsonville, Ohio, featuring local talent in a junior musical adaptation.

Alexander Junior/Senior High School announces its honor roll for the first quarter of the 2024–25 academic year, celebrating students' academic achievements.

The Appalachian Ohio Regional GIS Symposium unveiled a new GIS Hub to facilitate data sharing, improve decision-making, and promote sustainable development across 32 counties.

The MORPC Summit on Sustainability in Columbus showcased the efforts of Ohio University's Voinovich School members, highlighting the importance of community development and inclusion in addressing climate resilience and sustainability.

Southeast Ohio continues to face 'Severe' to 'Extreme' drought conditions despite the arrival of winter, as analyzed by WOUB’s lead forecaster.

The Ohio Women's Basketball team secured a significant victory against the Ohio Christian Trailblazers with a final score of 97-37, highlighted by freshman Gigi Bowers scoring 21 points.

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.

Weekly Buddhist Meditation at Serenity Roots

Experience tranquil meditation sessions led by the Athens KTC Buddhist Center every Sunday morning at Serenity Roots Wellness and Yoga Center.

A Christmas Carol in Athens

Experience the timeless tale of Ebenezer Scrooge as he embarks on a transformative journey through his past, present, and future during this theatrical adaptation of 'A Christmas Carol'.

Holiday Craft Workshop

This event at the Nelsonville Public Library offers adults a chance to create festive crafts such as book page snowmen and seasonal dioramas.

Columbus Symphony's Holiday Pops Concert

The Columbus Symphony will perform classic carols and seasonal favorites at the historic Stuart’s Opera House.

Sunday Buddhist Meditation Session

The Athens KTC Buddhist Center gathers each Sunday morning for meditation in a large yoga studio at Serenity Roots Wellness and Yoga Center, welcoming attendees of all experience levels.

Crocheted Granny Square Ornament Workshop

Learn the basics of crocheting by creating a Granny Square ornament with all supplies provided.

Buddhist Meditation Session at Athens KTC

Each Sunday, the Athens KTC Buddhist Center hosts a meditation session open to all, offering instruction and a welcoming environment for participants regardless of experience level.

Weekly Buddhist Meditation Session

The Athens KTC Buddhist Center hosts a weekly meditation session open to all, emphasizing instruction for beginners and a rotating schedule of meditative practices.