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Athens council candidates respond to survey on local housing issues
United Athens County Tenants surveyed candidates in contested races for 1st Ward and At Large seats for their thoughts on housing issues.
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Fed Hock board fires three, including high school principal
Despite public praise for high school Principal Jake Amlin, the Federal Hocking Board of Education voted 4–1 not to renew his contract at the end of the school year.
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Fed Hock High School students protest principal’s firing — UPDATED
The Federal Hocking Board of Education will vote tonight on Superintendent Jason Spencer’s recommendation to fire Jake Amlin and two middle school teachers.
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Final Call: Join the Founders Circle and secure the future of local news
It’s been just three years since we incorporated the Athens County Independent with a bold vision: to restore strong, independent, truly local journalism that could empower community engagement.
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We had to sue the City of Athens to get cybertheft records
Three weeks after we took it to court, the city released emails we requested back in December. If they can block us, they can block you, too.
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A divided FedHock board votes to eliminate teaching positions
The decision vote drew jeers from the large audience, several of whom warned that the move would lead more students to leave the district.
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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.
