The Bulletin Board

Our digest of top headlines from other outlets plus a list of all public meetings.

Our digest of top headlines from other outlets plus a list of all public meetings.

Our digest of top headlines from other outlets plus a list of all public meetings.

Our digest of top headlines from other outlets plus a list of all public meetings.

Local news roundup Note: The Athens County Independent is not responsible for errors in other outlets’ coverage.  Athens County Children Services put a Glouster woman’s four children into foster care for five months without ever proving many allegations — and her case is not unusual, a WOUB investigation found. (WOUB News) In response to the…

Local news roundup The Wayne National Forest saw one of the largest wildfires in southeast Ohio history last year. Climate change may impact Ohio’s annual fire season. (The Post) The state has disciplined an Alexander High School teacher for a relationship with a former Alexander High School student. He and his partner say no crime…

Local news roundup Korey Whitmore, an administrator of the Nelsonville Crackheads Facebook page, has agreed to settle his counterclaim against former Clerk of Nelsonville City Council Andrea Johnson-Hashmman, after prevailing on the defamation claim – among others – she brought against him. (First Amendment Clinic at CWRU School of Law) Water pressure is so low…

Local news roundup Three local restaurants are opening branches in or moving to Columbus (614Now): Two other local businesses have launched crowdfunding campaigns to overcome challenges: Three students in Tri-County Career Center’s culinary program are finalists in a NASA competition to create meals for astronauts. (The360) A Pomeroy-based bank wants to buy 134-year-old Nelsonville Home…

Local news roundup Former students remember Athens’ West Elementary as it’s razed for a new soccer field. (WOUB) The 50th Athens International Film & Video Festival returns to the Athena Cinema this week. (The Post) Athens Public Transit is holding a free fare day on April 12, coinciding with a job fair at the Athens…

Local news roundup Athens City School District Superintendent Tom Gibbs told the district board that there may be some kind of bond levy issued to complete construction of a new high school. (Athens Messenger) A profile of three Athens County women who are organizing protests around major banks’ funding of climate change, and their history…