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Education

  • Local pastor receives education ban for alleged sexual misconduct (Updated)

    Local pastor loses school license for alleged sexual misconduct (Updated)

    Keri Johnson

    February 25, 2026

    The State Board of Education permanently banned Nelsonville pastor Kevin Lowry from obtaining a public education license in Ohio. Read More

Schools

  • Nelsonville-York mock trial team offers students career-building confidence

    Nelsonville-York mock trial team offers students career-building confidence

    February 11, 2026
  • Property tax reform bills offer relief, local officials express concern

    Property tax reform bills offer relief, local officials express concern

    January 22, 2026
  • Nelsonville-York District Board of Education discusses House Bill 309

    Nelsonville-York District Board of Education discusses House Bill 309

    January 20, 2026
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Higher Education

  • Local pastor loses school license for alleged sexual misconduct (Updated)

    Local pastor loses school license for alleged sexual misconduct (Updated)

    February 25, 2026
  • Ohio University racks up legal fees amid faculty union negotiations

    Ohio University racks up legal fees amid faculty union negotiations

    February 12, 2026
  • Ridges board prepares for state property transfer

    Ridges board prepares for state property transfer

    February 5, 2026
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