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Former Hocking College athletic director claims he was not made aware of complaints against him
Higher Education

Former Hocking College athletic director claims he was not made aware of complaints against him

Sam Stecklow and Dani Kingtonby Sam Stecklow and Dani KingtonMay 25, 2023May 25, 2023

Amid scrutiny over Hocking College’s protections for students, the Independent reports that the school received numerous complaints about its former athletic director, including multiple complaints he claims the college never revealed to him.

Local Filipino community source of great memories
Op-Ed

Local Filipino community source of great memories

Malaya Tindonganby Malaya TindonganMay 25, 2023May 25, 2023

I am Filipino American, raised in Meigs and Athens counties. I was lucky to have a Filipino community around me despite growing up so far away from my relatives.

Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander history celebrated in May
Culture / History

Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander history celebrated in May

Malaya Tindonganby Malaya TindonganMay 25, 2023May 25, 2023

Since the 1970s, May has been celebrated as Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month — expanded to Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month in 2021.

New Media+ graduates first senior class from Tri-County Career Center
Op-Ed

New Media+ graduates first senior class from Tri-County Career Center

Joe Higgins New Media+ Instructorby Joe Higgins New Media+ InstructorMay 25, 2023May 25, 2023

Tassels turned from one side to another, hands were raised in celebration and applause thundered in what was simultaneously a joyous and bittersweet occasion Tuesday night at Tri-County Career Center and High School’s 2023 Passport Ceremony.

Nelsonville turmoil continues as council fails to welcome Roell back as city manager
Government / Public Meetings

Nelsonville turmoil continues as council fails to welcome Roell back as city manager

Keri Johnsonby Keri JohnsonMay 25, 2023May 25, 2023

Nelsonville City Council hosted an overflow crowd for its regular meeting Monday night, with many residents turning out to support former Nelsonville City Manager Bernie Roell.

Ohio environmentalists and oil companies battle state over dumping of fracking wastewater
Environment

Ohio environmentalists and oil companies battle state over dumping of fracking wastewater

Jon Hurdle, Inside Climate Newsby Jon Hurdle, Inside Climate NewsMay 23, 2023May 23, 2023

Advocates for both sides say public drinking water may be tainted by underground leaks of “produced water” from fracking.

The Indy Bulletin Board: Athens County Public Meetings & Local News Roundup 5/22-5/30
Indy Bulletin Board

The Indy Bulletin Board: Athens County Public Meetings & Local News Roundup 5/22-5/30

Sam Stecklowby Sam StecklowMay 22, 2023May 22, 2023

Our digest of top headlines from other outlets plus a list of all public meetings.

Recreation council plans Baileys Trail visitor center
Development / Infrastructure

Recreation council plans Baileys Trail visitor center

Isabel Nissleyby Isabel NissleyMay 18, 2023May 18, 2023

The 5,000-square-foot visitors center will be built off West Bailey Road and could include space for Chauncey entrepreneurs as well as trail system offices.

Bernie Roell attempts to rescind resignation as Nelsonville City Manager
Government

Bernie Roell attempts to rescind resignation as Nelsonville City Manager

Dani Kingtonby Dani KingtonMay 17, 2023May 17, 2023

Within 24 hours of announcing his resignation as Nelsonville City Manager, Bernie Roell emailed city council to rescind that resignation. City council members did not agree on whether that rescission was effective.

Nelsonville City Manager Bernie Roell resigns amid tension with council members
Government

Nelsonville City Manager Bernie Roell resigns amid tension with council members

Dani Kingtonby Dani KingtonMay 16, 2023May 17, 2023

Nelsonville City Manager Bernie Roell resigned Monday night after six weeks in the position. Roell was the fifth city manager this year.

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