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Athens, Ohio Patch AM: a 4 min read

Cheers Athens! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See which Athens High standouts made this year’s all-district teams
  • How an Ohio Supreme Court fight could limit Athens’ local powers.
  • Meet the new student voice helping guide Ohio University’s future.

Also on today's calendar: 2026 Athens Community Juneteenth Festival.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Rather cloudy with a t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 58 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Sunny, warm and less humid, temps: high: 87, low: 61.
  • Sunday: A stray t-storm; not as warm, with a high of 77 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. SEOHSBCA releases all-district honorees (crescent-news.com) — Athens High baseball players earned several all-district honors from the Southeast Ohio High School Baseball Coaches Association, including first-team recognition for David Sharp. Teammates Isaiah Arocho, Zachary Wakeley, Mason Sweeney, and Kade Short also received second team or special mentions. The long list highlights how well Athens-area programs stacked up against schools across Southeast Ohio this season.
   

2. Home rule questions over local flavored tobacco bans go to Ohio Supreme Court (woub.org) — Ohio’s Supreme Court is weighing whether the state can block cities from banning flavored tobacco and vapes, a key test of municipal home rule powers. While Athens isn’t a party in this case, the story notes the city previously challenged a statewide ban on local plastic bag bans, underscoring how these rulings can shape what Athens can regulate locally.
   

3. Governor DeWine appoints Connor Gaugler as new student trustee to OHIO Board of Trustees (ohio.edu) — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has appointed Ohio University student Connor Gaugler as a new student trustee on the university’s Board of Trustees, with his term running through May 2028. Gaugler, active in student government and regional economic research, works with community leaders to understand economic conditions around Athens and plans to amplify student voices in board decisions.
   

4. Report: Used RVs Still Trending Upward in April (rvnews.com) — Athens’s RV market was a bright spot in April, with used RV registrations jumping 100% even as new RV sales fell nationally. A new industry report shows many regions struggling, but Athens joins a handful of markets bucking the trend with strong growth. The data suggests local dealers may be seeing more budget-conscious buyers turning to used rigs.
   

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  • Sam's Club posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Athens. Apply here.
  • Save A Lot Food Stores, Ltd. posted a job opening for Store Clerk / Part Time - Middletown, OH in Athens. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Athens here.

Ok Athens! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Athens

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Athens

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.