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Hocking College Spokesperson Fired
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NELSONVILLE — After more than seven weeks of investigation, Hocking College took action Wednesday to fire spokesman Michael Brown. Brown, who was hired on July 31 at an annual salary… Read More

Hocking College Fires 13 Faculty for Lack of Credentials
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Between July and early August, Hocking College “released” 13 full-time members of the faculty — some of whom had been there more than 20 years — citing a lack of… Read More

ACBDD Superintendent Still Awaiting Investigation Conclusion
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Eric Young’s position as superintendent with the Athens County’s Board of Developmental Disabilities still hangs in the balance following a special meeting of the board this week. With the help… Read More

What Came First: The Rubber Chicken or the Stuffed Chicken?
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Rubber chickens, papier-mâché chickens, stuffed chickens wearing sunglasses. All of those could be found in the poultry barn this year at the Athens County Fair except for real, live chickens…. Read More

Board of Developmental Disabilities Exploring Privatization
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The Athens County Board of Developmental Disabilities is exploring the possibility of privatizing the organization. At its most recent meeting on June 23, the Board took action after a nearly… Read More

County Schools Still Assessing Budget Impact
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Gov. John Kasich’s two-year budget plan has been finalized, spending $955 million more in state aid for K-12 schools than the previous two-year budget, but the impact Athens County would… Read More

Trimble Board Approves Plan for Online Makeup Days
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Beginning with this coming school year, Trimble Local students will be able to make up lessons online in the event of excess calamity days. The Trimble Board of Education voted… Read More

New Roof Approved for Trimble Elementary and Middle School Building
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Trimble Local’s Elementary and Middle School building in Jacksonville is now set for a new roof, with the project scheduled to be completed Aug. 1, thanks to a Permanent Improvement… Read More

Developmental Disabilities Board Superintendent Placed On Leave
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The superintendent of the Athens County Board of Developmental Disabilities was placed on paid administrative leave Thursday morning according to an email sent to staff members. Eric Young was placed… Read More

Trimble Schools Budget Uncertain Until State Budget Money Comes In
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Although Trimble Local School’s five-year forecast of operating funds, released by Treasurer Jared Bunting, shows the district losing money over the next five fiscal years, it remains offset by a… Read More

Thousands Flock to Nelsonville Music Festival
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Acoustic guitar tunes filled the air, storms clouds had gathered, but not yet burst on the crowds, school-aged kids cooled off with a water balloon fight and many festival goers… Read More

Budget Forecast Appears Dismal for Athens City Schools
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If figures related to weather, it’s not only raining, it’s pouring at the Athens City Schools District, according to the five-year forecast released by treasurer, Matt Bunting. For the past… Read More

Chauncey-Dover Festival Will Have One Last Run
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After 26 years, the time has come for festival organizer Kevin Bennett to hang up his hat and end the Chauncey-Dover Festival. The festival will have its last run, a… Read More

Fed Hock Senior Donates Funds Toward Art Supplies
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Pretend you’re locked in a room for seven days with your favorite food and your favorite music, Coolville Elementary art teacher Sharon Phillips told her fourth graders. You have all… Read More

Athens City Schools’ Bands Set to Perform Sunday
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More than 270 Athens band students will take the stage to perform a variety of pieces, as well as some familiar tunes, at this year’s Athens City Schools All Band… Read More

Uptown Bars Ready For Moms
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The matriarchs are in town for Ohio University’s Moms Weekend, and Athens bars and restaurants are ready for them. Beer cheese soups, prime rib burgers and rainbow shots are on… Read More

Alexander Schools Looks Forward To New Athletic Complex
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The Alexander Local School District, in a joint venture with Holzer Health System, has designed an all-encompassing Alexander Community Wellness Center meant to benefit students and community members. The 22,000… Read More