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Nelsonville-York District Board of Education discusses House Bill 309
The board started 2026 with a meeting to discuss HB 309 and the 20-mill floor in place for Ohio schools.
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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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Teacher layoffs coming to Trimble schools
According to the union president, about a dozen teachers will be laid off.
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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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Trimble Local School District turns to state help for $1.6 million deficit
Facing a budget deficit exceeding $1.6 million, the Trimble Local School District has asked the state to put it in fiscal emergency status.
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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.
