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An 80-year-old American’s apology to the modern world
I am sure some people are now secretly sheltering others from ICE in various states. I expect that soon some activists will be putting their bodies in the way of abductions or standing on the runways in front of deportation planes.
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Vote no on the Athens income tax increase
Since 2019, Athens’ general fund has grown by over $3.4 million—from just over $16 million to more than $20 million. That’s a 21% increase in five years. The city isn’t short on revenue—it’s simply spending more.
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County auditors hold property tax brief to discuss relief initiatives
The Ohio County Auditors Association met for a community briefing on proposed solutions for all-time high property taxes.
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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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OU faculty union says election objections are ‘absurd’ and ‘meritless’
United Academics of Ohio University told the State Employees Relations Board that a ruling in OU’s favor would ‘put a thumb on the scale against unions’ in future elections.
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Ohio University confirms international students visas ‘changed’
The university declined to give the Independent more details on the number of students affected and the plan going forward.
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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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The Scoop News Roundup April 15, 2025
Our weekly roundup of local, regional and state news for the week of April 15, 2025.
