ATHENS, Ohio -- Ohio University will be closed Thursday, July 4, in observance of the national Independence Day holiday. The closure includes all five regional campuses, the College of Osteopathic Medicine and all branches of the University Osteopathic Medical Center. All six sites -- UOMC-Parks Hall in Athens, UOMC ENT/Allergy on Richland Avenue, UOMC-O'Bleness in Athens, UOMC-Coolville, UOMC-Nelsonville Square, and UOMC-Doctors Hospital in Nelsonville -- will be closed. If you would like information about the University Osteopathic Medical Center or wish to make an appointment, please call (740) 593-1700.

The university will reopen Friday, July 5, operating under normally scheduled hours (7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.).

Those of you who will spend the holiday locally may wish to take a look at the schedule for Athens County's Fantastic Fourth to see what's planned in the area.

Have a safe and enjoyable holiday.