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Photo of the Week: May 13, 2025
“Fort Gower,” a painting by Stewart resident Charles Byron, is now display at the Federal Valley Resource Center.
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Avalanche Pizza to donate 300 bags of food to the public
Bags for anyone in need of food on Sunday, Aug. 17 from 9 a.m. until they are all gone at two locations in Athens County.
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Stewart Farmers Market starts a new tradition in Rome Township
The Monday market will be held through fall at the Federal Valley Resource Center, allowing residents to buy homemade and homegrown goods without traveling to Athens.
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Controversial Fed Hock superintendent to leave district
The Federal Hocking Local Schools Board of Education approved a separation agreement with Jason Spencer at a June 24 special meeting. Lindy Douglas will serve as interim superintendent.
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Fed Hock board reinstates teacher contracts
Community speakers praised high school principal Jake Amlin, who was fired last month, and criticized Superintendent Jason Spencer.
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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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A divided FedHock board votes to eliminate teaching positions
The decision vote drew jeers from the large audience, several of whom warned that the move would lead more students to leave the district.
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FedHock board warns staff, public about social media conduct
The board issued a formal verbal warning to Superintendent Jason Spencer and an informal one to district staff — about social media use.
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Federal Hocking superintendent has rocky job history
Before he became FedHock superintendent last summer, Jason Spencer worked for five school districts in 10 years and left two of them under a cloud.
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FedHock superintendent called out for Facebook comment
Jason Spencer’s Facebook posts — including a comment about teacher pay made using the district’s account — have upset and alarmed some district residents.