Wednesday, December 18th, 2024

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Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ This article provides a roundup of community and government announcements for the week of Dec. 17–23, 2024, including holiday events, foundation grants, and traffic advisories. Athens County Independent
- ➤ This weekly roundup highlights key local and state news, including a setback in housing for the unhoused in Athens, the closure of Athena Grand Theater, advancements in fracking water treatment, a potential civil rights lawsuit settlement in Nelsonville, fracking approvals in Salt Fork State Park, a ParkMobile class-action lawsuit settlement, progress in compensating student-athletes, and debates over Ohio's 'Parents' Bill of Rights' and increased homestead exemption. Athens County Independent
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ DJ B-Funk, from Athens, OH, advocates for diverse music styles including House and Trance while participating in various DJ events across Ohio. WOUB Public Media
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ohio University's Environmental Studies program at the Voinovich School celebrates its 50th anniversary, highlighting its contribution to training leaders in addressing environmental challenges through interdisciplinary education. Athens County Independent
- ➤ Ohio University special education students partnered with the CoLab to create assistive technology projects for children with disabilities, showcasing the integration of technology and creativity in education. Ohio University
- ➤ Craig Reck credits his successful media and communications career to the foundational experiences and work ethic developed at WOUB during his time at Ohio University. Ohio University
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