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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 Announcements April 15, 2025
Our weekly roundup of announcements from government and community organizations for the week of April 15, 2025.
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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.
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Athens council spars over events list
At its Monday meeting, Athens City Council also discussed upcoming construction projects on its west and east sides.
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Ohio University seeks to toss out decisive faculty unionization vote
OU objected to the results over concerns with the union’s conduct and issues with mail-in ballots. Over 70% of participating faculty voted to unionize last month.
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Trimble deficit nears $3 million as state declares fiscal emergency
The declaration means the district can obtain solvency assistance from the state, which will now form a five-member commission to steer the district out of debt.
