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Wednesday, December 17th, 2025
Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 17th of December.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Athens Bread Company announced special pre-order and pick-up days ahead of the holiday rush as it shortens its menu to focus on best-selling items. The bakery (located at 284 E State St. and open weekdays from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.) is known for its quality organic breads. The Post
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ WOUB Culture’s Suggested Listening series spotlights DJ B-Funk (a local DJ/producer active in Midwest parties) and features his top track picks from progressive house to acid house, posted Tuesday, Dec. 16. WOUB Public Media
- ➤ Mill Creek Mile, an Athens-based acoustic Americana duo, recorded their Sycamore Session at the 2025 Nelsonville Music Festival on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at Stuart’s Opera House (in collaboration with local students) and featured songs from their EP Sand Ridge Sessions (including Beaumont Daylight and Prayin’ For Good Times). WOUB Public Media
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ OHIO alumni spoke with current scholars at The Ridges during the Fall 2025 Voinovich Undergraduate Research Scholar Luncheon, sharing advice and recounting their own journeys. The event celebrates Senator Voinovich's legacy and promotes future applications (next year) as the program prepares scholars for post-graduation challenges. Ohio University
- ➤ Ohio University and Wrexham University entered a new global partnership that benefits students and faculty through expanded coaching education programs and student exchanges. Additional collaborative activities, including COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning) sessions, are planned for 2026 to further grow the program. Ohio University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The state budget allocated $100 million to a low-interest revolving loan fund aimed at helping rural communities develop affordable housing infrastructure, including sewer + utility projects. Communities under 70,000 residents can now apply with funding overseen by the Ohio Department of Development. WOUB Public Media
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Ohio University Basketball Halftime Show
1:00 p.m. — Convo Center — Free admission — Enjoy an entertaining halftime show featuring high-flying frisbee-catching dogs.
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Sunday Meditation Gathering
3-4 p.m. — Serenity Roots Wellness and Yoga Center — Free entry — Join the Athens KTC Buddhist Center for a peaceful Sunday meditation session in a spacious yoga studio.
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New Year's Eve Family-Friendly Celebration
5-10 p.m. — Little Fish Brewing Company — Buffet dinner options available — Kick off 2026 early with balloon drops and family fun.
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