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Nelsonville-York mock trial team offers students career-building confidence
Two mock trial teams from Nelsonville-York High School recently attended — and won awards — at their first competition.
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Property tax reform bills offer relief, local officials express concern
The Ohio legislature is working to lower property taxes as multiple citizen groups call for the abolishment of property taxes.
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Nelsonville-York District Board of Education discusses House Bill 309
The board started 2026 with a meeting to discuss HB 309 and the 20-mill floor in place for Ohio schools.
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Tri-County Career Center Honor Roll, second quarter 2025–26
Tri-County Career Center has released its honor roll for the second quarter of the 2025–26 school year.
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Alexander Junior/Senior High School Honor Roll, second quarter 2025–26
Alexander Junior/Senior High School has released its honor roll for the second quarter of the 2025–26 school year.
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Alexander schools cut gifted education programming, staff member
The decision to eliminate funding for a talented and gifted education coordinator followed voters’ refusal to renew a 1% income tax.
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Athens High School students start independent publication
The Atomic Cougar Press Association covers local and national news.
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Trimble, FedHock school boards get new faces (Updated)
Voters elected challengers running for seats in the Federal Hocking and Trimble Local school districts.
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Trimble, Fed-Hock and Athens-Meigs ESC see competitive elections
Seats on all Athens County school boards and educational service centers are on the ballot this year, but only three have more candidates than seats.
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Federal, state spending cuts force tough local choices
Area organizations worry about their ability to maintain vital services following funding cutbacks and clawbacks.
