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Commissioners Place ACDBB Levy On Ballot
The Athens County Board of Developmental Disabilities will have a 1.5 mill levy on the November ballot following approval by the Athens County Commissioners on Tuesday. ACBDD Supt. Eric Young… Read More
Trimble, Federal Hocking Approved For Free Lunch Program
Two Athens County school districts will be providing free lunch to students for the upcoming school year. When students return to school at Trimble and Federal Hocking in a few… Read More
Second Trimble Grievance Could Go To Arbitration
A Trimble Local Teachers Association’s grievance with regard to the former boys basketball coach has been denied for a second time. In the second grievance filed concerning Curt Moore, the… Read More
Trimble Treasurer To Retire
During the final Board of Education meeting for one of Trimble’s longest serving employees, the retirement of a second long-term employee was approved by the board. Tuesday marked the 89th… Read More
Project Plant Co-Founder Leaving Athens More Beautiful Than Ever
When the city looked "like nothing was going to happen" and needed a facelift, in came Project Plant. For the past 30 years, Project Plant, co-founded by Alvi McWilliams, has… Read More
Athens Fair Upgrading Recycling Services
The Athens County Fair is taking steps to become more environmentally friendly. “We want to be a good neighbor,” said Athens Fair Board member Paula Carpenter. The board will be… Read More
Athens To Send Potential Tax Increase To Voters
A potential increase in the income tax rate for those in the City of Athens will go to the voters after the third reading of an ordinance was approved by… Read More
OU Announces Additional Contribution For Fire Equipment
Ohio University will continue its financial contributions to the city of Athens to benefit the safety of the university and the city. On Monday, OU President Roderick J. McDavis announced… Read More
Trimble Board To Hear Second Grievance Regarding Former Coach
The Trimble Local Board of Education is expected to hold a second grievance hearing in as many months during Tuesday’s regular meeting. The hearing is expected to address the second… Read More
Jones Set To Retire As Trimble Superintendent
For the past 32 years Kim Jones has been a part of the teaching staff or administration in Trimble Local School District, a position she will be leaving later this… Read More
Farmers The Focus Of Start Of 30 Mile Meal Month
Athens Farmers Market (photo: Sarah Hawley/Athens Messenger) Supporting the local farmer is one part of the annual 30 Mile Meal month celebrated each July in Athens County. The first part… Read More
MedFlight Relocating To Meigs County
With its first emergency room in more than a decade set to open this fall, Meigs County has now secured its first-ever medical helicopter base. MedFlight 3, which is currently… Read More
Athens Celebrates Independence Day In Style
Fire trucks, royalty and horses dominated the annual Athens Fabulous Fourth parade on Friday morning, but for some of those attending the parade the holiday means much more than the… Read More
Nelsonville-York Elementary Archers Make First Trip To World Competition
The third year has been the charm for the Nelsonville-York Elementary archery team. Less than two months after making its inaugural trip to the National Archery in the Schools Program… Read More
Athens Archery Making A Return To World Competition
The archery team from Athens City Schools will be making its fourth trip to the archery world tournament later this month. The program, which began 11 years ago, will take… Read More
Second Grievance Filed Against Trimble In Case Of Basketball Coach
A second grievance has been filed by the Trimble Local Teachers Association concerning actions related to the non-hiring of former varsity boys basketball coach Curt Moore for that position in… Read More
Trimble Board Denies Union Grievance On Basketball Coach
The Trimble Local Board of Education has denied a grievance filed by the Trimble Local Teachers Association with regard to Curt Moore not being renewed as the varsity boys basketball… Read More
Federal Hocking Reaches Contract Agreement With Unions
The Federal Hocking Board of Education has agreed to a new three-year contract with both of the unions in the district. During last week's regular meeting, the board approved contracts… Read More
Union Grievance Concerns Hiring Of Basketball Coach
The Trimble Local Teachers Association is seeking to have Curtis Moore hired as the varsity boys basketball coach, according to a grievance report filed on May 30 by TLTA President… Read More
Two Districts Apply To Provide Students Free Lunch
Two Athens County school districts are taking steps toward making school meals more affordable for students in the district. In their respective meetings on Tuesday evening, both the Federal Hocking… Read More
Change In Leadership Coming To Athens City Schools In 2015
Changes are coming to Athens City Schools, but not quite yet. In a move approved by the Athens City SchoolBoard during Thursday’s regular meeting, current Supt. Carl Martin and Associate… Read More
Changes Coming To Teacher Evaluation System
Following one year of the Ohio Teacher Evaluation System (OTES), changes are being put in effect for the 2014-15 school year. The changes will effect the frequency of some evaluations… Read More
Donated Instruments Benefit Trimble Marching Band
The Trimble Local Marching Band recently received the gift of music in the form of a dozen instruments thanks in part to the effort of two sisters. Jean Cunningham and… Read More
Bullying Policy Being Updated, Modernized At Trimble
It has been nearly eight years since the bullying policy for Trimble Local School District has seen an update, but that is likely to change in the coming weeks. As… Read More
Government, School Officials Discuss Budget Cuts
One Ohio Now and local leaders held regional press calls Thursday discussing the impact of state budget cuts on local communities and school districts. The call, led by moderator Gavin… Read More
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