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Friday, December 6th, 2024
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Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Thom Stevenson shares tips on minimizing food waste and addressing food insecurity during the holiday season on the 'Ask the Experts' podcast. Ohio University
- ➤ The Athens City Commission on Disabilities advocates for the use of colored, stamped concrete over bricks to enhance accessibility in uptown crosswalks. Athens County Independent
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Athens, Ohio, initiates legal action to secure $722,000 mistakenly sent to cyber criminals posing as a construction company. Athens County Independent
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ OHIO's Opera Outreach Program aims to educate elementary students about opera and communicate an anti-bullying message through tailored performances. Ohio University
- ➤ Mike Geringer, a professor at Ohio University, emphasizes the value of WOUB FM for providing diverse perspectives and its importance in education and society. WOUB Public Media
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ OHIO students and faculty collaborate on wildlife management research to build exclosures, protecting vegetation from deer overgrazing and preserving local biodiversity. Ohio University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Athens Metropolitan Housing Authority sold the forfeited home of its former executive director, Jodi Rickard, to recuperate part of the $2.3 million she admitted to embezzling, with over half a million dollars recovered so far. Athens County Independent
- ➤ Nelsonville, Ohio, is facing legal and procedural uncertainty over holding elections next year for a new form of government chosen by voters, amidst challenges regarding the city's authority and guidance on the transition. WOUB Public Media
TRAVEL NEWS
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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.
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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.
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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'.
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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.
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Columbus Symphony's Holiday Pops Concert
The Columbus Symphony will perform classic carols and seasonal favorites at the historic Stuart’s Opera House.
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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.
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Crocheted Granny Square Ornament Workshop
Learn the basics of crocheting by creating a Granny Square ornament with all supplies provided.
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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.
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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.
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