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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 approves more cuts, interviews potential board members (Updated)
At a special meeting June 5, the board cut four teaching positions after rejecting the proposal at a previous meeting.
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Photo Gallery: Community members gather to protest Senate Bill 1 (Updated)
Around 70 community members gathered in front of Cutler Hall on Ohio University’s College Green on Wednesday afternoon 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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Nelsonville-York City Board of Education appoints new board member
The Nelsonville-York City Board of Education met to appoint a new member after a former member resigned in late December 2024.
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Local schools, colleges respond to Ohio’s bathroom bill
One local school district is concerned about the bill’s potential contradictions with federal statutes.
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Athens County Fair hosts inaugural school bus demolition derby
Federal Hocking Local School District students may call themselves winners of the first Athens County Fair school bus demolition derby.
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Federal Hocking hires new superintendent, continues deficit reduction
Federal Hocking welcomes new superintendent Jason Spencer while continuing to reduce budget deficit for 2024-25 school year.
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OU administration must stand up for donors, faculty and students
At a time when moral courage and leadership are called for, the new university president and Ohio’s attorney general are failing.
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Gov. DeWine tours East Elementary as part of ‘ReadOhio’ initiative
Gov. Mike DeWine visited Athens on Feb. 1, visiting two East Elementary School classrooms as part of his “ReadOhio” initiative.
