Good morning, Athens County. The winds of change are blowing through East State Street this fall, with Ohio Thrift preparing to breathe new life into the former Big Lots building. Beyond offering affordable treasures for budget-conscious shoppers, the store's arrival means 30 new jobs and an impressive environmental impact – recycling roughly 4 million pounds of materials annually. For a community that values both economic opportunity and sustainability, this development hits the sweet spot.
Meanwhile, Ohio's field hockey team continues to show remarkable resilience despite their challenging 1-7 record. After an exhausting eight-game road journey, the Bobcats are finally heading home – perhaps just in time. In less fortunate travel news, Friday morning brought a startling "sonic boom" to The Athens Messenger office when a Toyota RAV4 crashed into the building, sending both senior passengers to the hospital but thankfully causing minimal structural damage.
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🏑 Ohio's field hockey team falls to Davidson after exhausting road trip. The Bobcats suffered a 4-2 loss against the Wildcats, capping off a brutal stretch of eight consecutive away games across the country. Despite a strong second period where they erased a two-goal deficit, Ohio couldn't maintain momentum as Davidson's Sib Naaktgeboren scored twice in the third period to secure the win. Though sitting at a disappointing 1-7 record, the Bobcats have kept four of their seven losses within two goals, showing competitive potential as they finally prepare for their first home game against undefeated UMass.
🛍️ Athens gets new thrift store this fall, creating 30 local jobs. Ohio Thrift will open its 16th location in the former Big Lots building on East State Street, offering affordable clothing, furniture, electronics, and more. The for-profit organization recycles approximately 4 million pounds of material yearly, supporting environmental sustainability. Vice President Chris Groves cited Athens' demographics and traffic patterns as key factors in their decision, with the store expected to open in October or November following renovations.
🚗 Senior's car crashes into newspaper office, shaking the building. A gray Toyota RAV4 with two occupants collided with The Athens Messenger's office in The Plains, Ohio on Friday morning. Both passengers, who were heading to a Senior Expo, were transported to the hospital by emergency services. Witnesses inside described the impact as a "loud sonic boom that shook the building," though the structure reportedly sustained relatively little damage. Local law enforcement and fire department responded to the scene within minutes of the 10:30 a.m. accident.
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Quaint countryside city living: Priced at $210,000, this well-maintained 2-bedroom Athens home offers possible conversion back to 3 bedrooms and features 1.5 baths, one-level living ideal for both first-time buyers and retirees seeking country feel with city convenience.
Spacious campus-adjacent ranch opportunity: This $325,000 ranch-style home in Rolling Hills offers deceptive depth with 5 bedrooms, 3 baths across 3,000 sqft, featuring a potential income suite in the walkout lower level just minutes from OU and Uptown Athens.
Rustic barndo on spacious lot: Priced at $120,000, this barndominium-style property on .48 acres features a living room, kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom inside a pole building, with space outside for a fenced yard and room for expansion.🗓️ Happenings & Hoopla
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Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
-Proverbs 3:5-6
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