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Hocking College Spokesperson Fired
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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