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FedHock board warns staff, public about social media conduct
The board issued a formal verbal warning to Superintendent Jason Spencer and an informal one to district staff — about social media use.
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The Plains Lions Club makes “My Very Own Blanket” for foster kids
Club members recently gave 20 homemade blankets to Athens County Children Services.
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Federal Hocking superintendent has rocky job history
Before he became FedHock superintendent last summer, Jason Spencer worked for five school districts in 10 years and left two of them under a cloud.
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FedHock superintendent called out for Facebook comment
Jason Spencer’s Facebook posts — including a comment about teacher pay made using the district’s account — have upset and alarmed some district residents.
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Stimson Avenue bridge repairs skyrocket
New cost estimates nearly double Athens’ share of updating the bridge — which is now triple the amount estimated in 2023.
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When the political divide hits close to home
My husband was always more conservative than I, but he’s moved farther to the right over time. It’s complicated.
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Don’t fall for the AI-generated newsletter scam
An AI newsletter aimed at Athens is making money off the work of local journalists — but it doesn’t share that largesse with us.
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Athens needs to cough up cyber scam details
The City of Athens is twisting public records law to shield officials from scrutiny. It has to stop.
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State auditor issued guidance on email scams in April
The bulletin’s warning that public employees could be held liable if they failed to heed its guidance could affect the city of Athens.
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Uptown Christmas tree highlights lack of communication with Shade Tree Commission
The commission was not consulted before the city cut down the blue spruce by the pool — which members say has become a habit of the administration.
