Good morning, Athens County. The proposed Columbus Road bike path has ignited a classic small-town debate about priorities and progress. While Councilmember Swank dismisses it as connecting "nowhere to nowhere," supporters point to the 90% state funding and growing commercial corridor as reasons to pedal forward. The controversy comes at an interesting crossroads for Athens, balancing fiscal concerns with accessibility needs in a community that values both.
From local infrastructure debates to supernatural storytelling, Ryan Coogler's new vampire film "Sinners" is earning rave reviews for blending horror with cultural depth. Michael B. Jordan's dual performance as twin brothers in 1930s Mississippi serves up both blues and bloodsuckers. Meanwhile, young environmental champions are getting their start at Ohio University's Green Project Camp, where the 2025 program will offer hands-on sustainability education for children ages 7-15 through three specialized tracks.
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🚲 Athens debates bike path as one councilmember calls it "a waste." The proposed Columbus Road pedestrian-bicycle path has sparked controversy, with Councilmember Alan Swank arguing it connects "nowhere to nowhere" and questioning its necessity after a recent income tax increase was defeated. City officials counter that 90% of the $1 million cost would be covered by state funding, and the path would enhance accessibility along a growing commercial corridor with the new Marietta Memorial Hospital. Supporters believe the path would benefit both visitors and employees of area businesses, while the city treasurer clarified that street fund money cannot legally be redirected to general expenses.
🧛 Vampire flick "Sinners" delivers bloody good blues and brotherly love. Ryan Coogler's latest film follows twin brothers (both played by Michael B. Jordan) opening a juke joint in 1930s Mississippi before vampires crash the party. The movie brilliantly takes its time establishing characters and atmosphere before diving into horror elements. Even during vampire-slaying sequences, the film maintains its focus on Black music and community, creating a unique dynamic where a white vampire attempts to conquer Black cultural space. A standout scene traces Blues evolution from Funk to Hip Hop in one unbroken shot, making this four-star film worthwhile even for non-horror fans.
🌱 Ohio University's summer camp teaches kids to save the planet. The Patton College of Education will host its third annual Green Project Camp in 2025, offering environmental education through hands-on activities and field trips. The program includes three sections: Seedlings Camp (ages 7-10), Saplings Camp (ages 11-15), and a Career Exploration & Digital Storytelling Workshop (ages 11-15). Registration costs range from $250-500 with optional add-ons for Learning Boosts and After-Camp Care. All activities will take place at the Stevens Literacy Center in Patton Hall on Ohio University's Athens Campus.
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Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
-Philippians 4:8
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