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Costly net frustrates Athens officials after OU closes driving range
The city spent $273k on netting to protect soccer players from errant golf balls from Ohio University’s now-defunct driving range.
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OU jettisoned diversity division staff along with their programs
Unlike some other universities, Ohio University did not seek to reassign employees affected by the state-mandated closure of DEI programs.
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Ohio foundations step up to fund LGBTQ+ college services shut down by SB1
Portage, Athens county foundations provide new outlets of support for the Kent State and Ohio University communities.
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Former FedHock superintendent to return to district for one-year contract
George Wood, who long served as district superintendent, will sign a contract with the Federal Hocking Board of Education to serve as interim superintendent for 12 months.
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Trimble schools will seek 1% earned income tax levy (Updated)
The Trimble board of education passed a resolution of necessity July 21, the first step toward getting the measure on the November general election ballot.
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Federal Hocking board paid $70k to part with former superintendent
The district also faces a lawsuit over its termination of the former high school principal, a move recommended by former superintendent Jason Spencer.
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Trimble superintendent resigns, district to consider levy options
Hurd attributed his resignation to “increasing overreaching involvement of the Board” and the board’s inaction on needed staffing reductions. Board members rejected Hurd’s claims.
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Athens High School students present proposal on lunch trays to Board of Education
The Athens City School District is now researching the cost and practicality of replacing plastic lunch trays with stainless steel trays at current and future school buildings.
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Controversial Fed Hock superintendent to leave district
The Federal Hocking Local Schools Board of Education approved a separation agreement with Jason Spencer at a June 24 special meeting. Lindy Douglas will serve as interim superintendent.
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Anti-DEI policies impact local LGBTQ+ community
As lawmakers attack DEI initiatives, students and community organizations wonder what happens next — and move to shape that future.
