88° inside their homes — plus a $2K iPhone & weekend plans 🔥
Good morning, Athens County. Inside Beasley Mill's senior apartments, thermometers have been hitting 88 degrees — and that's not a heat index, that's the actual air temperature where people live. The HVAC failure that knocked out both heat and cooling has left elderly residents sweating through weeks of summer with little more than box fans to show for it. Meanwhile, Athens County is preparing to mark 9/11's 25th anniversary with a courthouse bell ringing at 8:46 a.m., and Nelsonville is doing the same with a Public Square ceremony worth attending.
On the national side, Apple just unveiled a foldable iPhone with a $1,999 price tag — because apparently that's where we are now. Locally, the weekend ahead brings an herbal medicine talk, the Cowbell Ball Art Auction, and Bobcats football. Fresh real estate listings are inside too.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
Beasley Mill seniors go weeks without hot water, air conditioning
🌡️ Elderly tenants swelter without AC or hot water for weeks. Seniors at Beasley Mill, an income-assisted housing complex in Athens, Ohio, have endured temperatures reaching 90 degrees inside their apartments after an HVAC system failure on Aug. 23 knocked out both the boiler and chiller. Management says repairs could stretch until mid-September, offering only box fans and intermittent warm water in the meantime. Resident Kenneth MacKillop, 63, reported his apartment hit 88 degrees on Sept. 4, with units on upper floors even hotter. Fairfield Homes, which owns the complex, has declined to provide temporary housing, citing continued access to cold water. Read more
Athens County Commissioners approve 9/11 commemoration ceremony
🕯️ Athens County will mark 9/11's 25th anniversary with a courthouse ceremony. The event, planned for Sept. 11, will include a bell ringing at 8:46 a.m. — the moment American Airlines Flight 11 struck the North Tower — along with prayers and remarks from a veterans court judge. In separate business, the county treasurer reported a 30.9% jump in real-estate delinquent collections and a striking 125% increase in mobile home delinquent tax recovery. Commissioners also approved pursuing legal action against a Hockingport property owner who built a large accessory structure without required floodplain permits or engineering documentation. Read more
Nelsonville Public SQ CLOSED Fri, 9/11/26, 7:30AM to 11:30AM for 9-11 memorial service
🇺🇸 Nelsonville is preparing for a 9/11 memorial service that will close the Public Square Friday morning. Local first responders and residents are invited, making it a small but meaningful community gathering. Read more
4.5 acre lot · Electric & water on site · Existing septic system
Tucked away on Jeffers Road, this peaceful 4.5-acre Athens County lot comes ready with electric, water, and septic already in place — a rare find with great road frontage and endless possibilities!
3 bed · 1 bath · Hardwood floors · Renovated bath · Charming front porch
Tucked on Athens' charming West Side just a short stroll from campus and uptown, this character-filled 1900s home features hardwood floors, a renovated bath, and an adorable backyard outbuilding full of creative potential!
This charming raised ranch on Athens' South Side blends classic hardwood floors, remodeled baths, and a lovely wooded backdrop — all just minutes from Uptown and Ohio University!
🗓️ Happenings & Hoopla
🌿 Sep. 10 - Herbal Medicine & Wildfarm Talk
📍 Athens Public Library, Athens, OH · 🕒 6:30 PM
Discover the healing power of nature at Athens Public Library on Sep 10! Join The Thursday Channel for an fascinating herbal medicine talk featuring insights from The Elza Pearl Wildfarm — your trees have secrets to share!
🎨 Sep. 11 - Cowbell Ball Art Auction
📍 Dairy Barn Arts Center, Athens, OH · 🕒 6:00 PM
Ring in the arts at the Dairy Barn Arts Center in Athens, OH on September 11! The Cowbell Ball Art Auction blends creativity and charity in one unforgettable evening of bidding on stunning local artwork.
🏈 Sep. 11 - Ohio Bobcats Football Game
📍 Peden Stadium, Athens, OH · 🕒 12:55 PM
Cheer on your Ohio Bobcats as they take the field at Peden Stadium in Athens on September 11! Pack your green and white and join fellow fans for an exciting home game day experience.
🌍 Sep. 12 - ISU International Welcome Picnic
📍 Howard Park, Athens, OH · 🕒 11:00 AM
Welcome to Athens, new students! Join ISU for a fun-filled picnic and sports day at Howard Park on September 12, where you'll make friends, play games, and kick off the school year right!
🩸 Sep. 14 - Stuart's Opera House Blood Drive
📍 Stuart's Opera House, Nelsonville, OH · 🕒 12:00 PM
Be a hometown hero on Sep 14 at Stuart's Opera House in Nelsonville! Roll up your sleeve and donate blood at this life-saving community drive — because your gift could make all the difference.
All aboard for a great cause! Hop on a scenic steam train ride at Hocking Valley Scenic Railway in Nelsonville, OH, on Sep 19, supporting flood relief for Whitewater Valley Railroad.
🍂 Sep. 26 - Fall 5K Charity Run
📍 Eclipse Company Store, The Plains, OH · 🕒 10:00 AM
Lace up your sneakers and do good this fall! Join the charity 5K Fun Run at Eclipse Company Store in The Plains, OH on September 26 for a feel-good race that gives back to the community.
🎻 Oct. 03 - Dixon's Violin Live Athens
📍 ARTS/West, Athens, OH · 🕒 6:50 PM
Get ready to experience the violin like never before! Dixon's Violin brings electrifying sounds to ARTS/West in Athens, OH on October 3rd for a one-of-a-kind electric violin performance you won't want to miss.
🌎 What Else Is Brewing
Apple unveiled a foldable iPhone duo, with the pricier model landing at $1,999 and nudging the smartphone arms race into extra-spicy territory.
Treasury Department saw its $6 billion bond buyback plan get a chilly reception, sending the 10-year yield to a three-year high.
U.S. Labor Department reported August manufacturing activity slowed, with factories still grumbling about elevated input prices and sticky supply delays.
Federal Reserve faced a hotter-hiring backdrop after August jobs data boosted bets on a rate hike at the next policy meeting.
U.S. Labor Department said employers added 162,000 jobs in August while unemployment held at 4.1%, giving the economy a surprisingly solid flex.
Nvidia agreed to buy Hugging Face in a $12.9 billion deal, making a loud bet that AI infrastructure still has room to run.
🍞 Daily Bread Crumb
"But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."
— Isaiah 40:31
Remember that trusting God gives you fresh energy each day, so you can keep moving forward with joy.
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