Good morning, Athens County. Your farmers market just got a little more powerful — grant funding is keeping Produce Perks alive at the Athens Farmers Market, which means local growers stay supported and your grocery budget stretches further. That's a genuine win worth celebrating. And if you're the type who likes your Saturday mornings with a side of local history, the Battle of Athens is hitting the Brown Bag speaker series soon — classic Athens energy right there.
This week is also packed with public meetings if you want a front-row seat to local governance in action. Meanwhile, on the national front, a defense contractor CEO exit and an AI data center megadeal are keeping things interesting. Fresh local real estate listings are waiting inside too. Plenty to dig into today.
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☕️ What's Brewing Locally
Grant funds save Produce Perks at Athens Farmers Market
🥕 Good news for shoppers and local growers: grant support is helping keep Produce Perks going at the Athens Farmers Market. That means the market can keep stretching food dollars while backing a popular local business hub. Read more
Battle of Athens to be discussed at Southeast Ohio History Center
🎙️ History lovers in Athens have a local event to circle on the calendar, with the Battle of Athens set to be discussed at a Brown Bag speaker series. It’s a classic Athens mix of civic history, conversation, and community learning.--- Read more
Public Meetings for the week of Aug. 17, 2026
📋 Athens County holds multiple public meetings this week. Starting Monday, Aug. 17, residents can attend several local government gatherings, including the Athens County Investment Advisory Committee meeting at 1:30 p.m. to review second-quarter investment activity. Later that evening, the Athens County Veteran Service Commission and Rome Township Board of Trustees will both convene at 5 p.m. These meetings offer community members a chance to stay informed and engaged with local governance. Read more
A century-old charmer in the heart of walkable Nelsonville, this 4-bed beauty boasts gorgeous hardwood floors, a welcoming front porch with town views, plus a bonus cottage full of possibilities!
3-unit multifamily · Off-street parking · Steps to downtown Nelsonville
This charming century-old multi-family gem sits just steps from downtown Nelsonville, offering three income-generating units with off-street parking and lovely elevated views in a walkable, established neighborhood!
Don't judge this charming 1900 Nelsonville gem by its cover — inside, this beautifully restored 3-bed, 3-bath home packs a surprising 2,711 sqft of elevated finishes, all just steps from the historic public square!
🌎 What Else Is Brewing
L3Harris ousted its CEO after an investigation into conduct, giving the defense contractor an awkward mid-August plot twist.
OpenAI locked in a massive Ohio data-center lease with backing from Nvidia and SoftBank’s SB Energy, doubling down on the AI spending spree.
Trump administration moved to restore gun rights for felons under a new regulation, potentially opening the door for hundreds of thousands of applications.
Customs and Border Protection paused construction in Texas’ Big Bend National Park, putting a temporary hold on border infrastructure work.
Ford and GM escalated their tariff fight over who counts as the more American automaker, because apparently even patriotism has a supply chain.
U.S. housing market stayed sluggish as builder sentiment remained muted, with high mortgage rates and costs still crushing the vibe.
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