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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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Burr Oak Boulevard in Nelsonville closed til Monday, March 10, 2025
The City of Nelsonville announces that tomorrow morning Thursday, March 6, 2025, Burr Oak Boulevard will be closed to vehicle traffic between Hillside Drive and the US 33 overpass for an emergency sanitary sewer line repair.
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Meet the Albany residents pardoned over J6
President Donald Trump pardoned Elijah and Loru Yazdani-Isfehani on Jan. 20.
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Athens City Council unanimously approves ‘safe haven’ resolution
Athens City Council on Monday unanimously approved resolutions regarding gender-affirming care in Athens, and tax-exempt municipal bonds.
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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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The Scoop Announcements March 4–7, 2025
Our weekly roundup of announcements from government and community organizations for the week of March 4–7, 2025.
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Photo gallery: Ohio University students protest Senate Bill 1
Ohio University students staged a walkout on Feb. 27 to protest Ohio Senate Bill 1.
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City schools info session addresses impact of LGBTQ+ legislation
In response to Ohio’s ‘bathroom bill’ and House Bill 8, Athens City Schools held an info session on Wednesday to discuss with parents the impacts of these bills on its schools and students.
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Council considers ‘safe haven’ resolution for trans/nonbinary healthcare
The council is considering a resolution brought forward by an Ohio University student group. It is also considering a resolution to support the federal tax exemption of municipal bonds.

