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Levy for Alexander schools fails by narrow margin

ALBANY, Ohio — A proposed 0.75% tax levy to benefit the Alexander Local School District failed Tuesday night by 21 votes, according to unofficial election night results from the Athens, Meigs and Vinton county election boards. The levy would have generated an estimated $1 million for local schools over the next five years.

Athens County, OH · 6d
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Unioto Baseball Gets New Turf Infield in Privately Funded Project

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Work is expected to begin this week on a privately funded overhaul of the Unioto High School baseball facility, including a new turf infield, Union-Scioto Local School District Superintendent Matt Thornsberry said in a statement reported by the Scioto Valley Guardian. The project will turf the infield at the baseball facility at […]

Chillicothe, OH · 5d

Parkersburg News & Sentinel

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’Jackets host Central in small school showdown

WILLIAMSTOWN -- Defending Class A state champion Wheeling Central head coach Mike Young’s Maroon Knights are ready for a battle come 7 p.m. Friday against undefeated Williamstown. The Class AA, No. 2 Yellowjackets of head man Chris Beck have previously had 10-0 regular seasons 10 times in school history....

Williamstown, WV · 5d
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Fayetteville tops Minford to claim program’s first-ever district championship

HILLSBORO — Every high school athlete dreams of being the first to ever do something. It’s something you never forget, it makes you a legend in the process, and it’s something that forever immortalizes you no matter how much time passes. For Fayetteville, that moment came on...

Minford, OH · 6d
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High school cross country: 2026 state meet preview capsule

Where: Fortress Obetz, 4175 Alum Creek Drive, Obetz. All-Ohio honors: In Division I, top 20 are first team All-Ohio, 21-40 are second team. In Divisions II-IV, top 24 are first team All-Ohio, 25-48 are second team. GIRLS. Division I. When: 10 a.m. Area team qualifiers: Mentor. What to watch: The...

Obetz, OH · 5d

NBC4 Columbus

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Pickerington suspends extracurricular activities after levy failure

Pickerington, OH · 5d

Times Recorder

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Mid-East students pursue CDA credentials through signing day

Early Childhood Education seniors at Mid-East Career and Technology Centers have committed to completing Child Development Associate training during Ohio’s first statewide Health and Human Services Signing Day, creating a pathway to nationally recognized early childhood education credentials, according to a community announcement. The signing event took place in early October in Zanesville. Students who complete the Child Development Associate, or CDA, program will work toward credentials that can support career advancement in a variety of early childhood education settings. The CDA training program prepares students to work with children from birth through age 5 and helps them develop skills sought by employers in the early childhood field, according to the announcement. “We are extremely proud of our Early Childhood Education students for taking this important first step toward a very meaningful and rewarding career,” said Katie Lucas, the Early Childhood Education instructor. “We know that when given the opportunity to become early childhood educators, our students will impact the lives of many young children, playing a pivotal role in facilitating learning and development during the formative years.” Students enrolled in Mid-East’s CDA program complete 120 hours of child development education coursework across eight content areas. The program also allows

Zanesville, OH · 6d

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Wirt County Schools levy fails

WIRT COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) – Voters in Wirt County rejected a tax measure to help fund Wirt County Schools, according to unofficial returns Tuesday night. The measure failed by a 1,378-to-488 vote. If it would have been approved, the levy would have allowed Wirt County Schools to issue bonds...

Wirt County, WV · 6d

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Ohio University Percussion club drums to its own beat

Ohio University Percussion Club is a studio-based organization in which members perform various music styles like pop, rock and Brazilian samba. The club welcomes all students, whether they are in music-related majors, play in the OU Marching 110 or have never played a percussion instrument before. Kaylie Paugh, a senior...

Athens, OH · 7d

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OU announces Dr. Brian Clark as fall 2026 commencement speaker

ATHENS, Ohio – Ohio University Distinguished Professor Dr. Brian Clark will deliver the keynote address at the Fall 2026 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 12. President Lori Stewart Gonzalez said the University is proud to recognize Clark and his longstanding impact on OHIO and the fields of health, aging and medicine.

Athens, OH · 7d

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Charter School’s Planned Nelsonville Upper School Draws Crowds and Questions

NELSONVILLE, Ohio — A charter school that opened in Logan two years ago wants to put its upper school on Nelsonville’s Public Square, and the proposal has drawn packed meetings, pointed questions and a zoning fight over what belongs in the city’s downtown commercial district. Southeast Ohio Classical Academy, known as SOCA, is working to […]

Nelsonville, OH · 7d

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Charter School’s Plan for Nelsonville Public Square Draws Crowd and Debate

A charter school’s plan to put an upper school on Nelsonville’s Public Square has drawn crowds, questions and a brewing zoning fight in the Athens County city. Southeast Ohio Classical Academy (SOCA), which opened in Logan in 2024, wants to use the building at 10 W. Washington Street — the former Athens County Community Cares […]

Nelsonville, OH · 7d

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Hocking College President Dr. Betty Young to retire June 2027

NELSONVILLE, Ohio – Hocking College President Dr. Betty Young has announced her intention to retire June 30, 2027. The Hocking College Board of Trustees has engaged ACCT to conduct a nationwide search for her successor. Young’s announcement provides time for the Board to conduct a comprehensive search and prepare...

Nelsonville, OH · 7d

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OUZ Nursing Students Collect Blankets to Keep Community Warm

ZANESVILLE, OH – It’s once again time to help warm the community, as well as some friendly competition between the Ohio University Zanesville Nursing Students. OUZ Nursing Students are once again hosting the Good Samaritan Blanket Drive from now until the end of November. Teresa Polen, an Assistant...

Zanesville, OH · 7d

Chillicothe Gazette

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Zane Trace looks dominant in district title sweep of Portsmouth West

WAVERLY — Not so long ago, Zane Trace was journeying through a valley filled with adversity. After a hot start to the season, the injury bug bit the Pioneers, sending them into a midseason wall. However, after a dominant sweep of Portsmouth West in a Division V district final on Saturday, Oct. 31, it’s safe to say that the obstacle has been scaled. “In the end, the adversity that we’ve had made us a better team,” Zane Trace coach Ashton Ward said. “We have a deep bench now, and anyone can go in at any time. It made the girls talk more and get used to each other, but it’s really just a testament to our girls. They’ve gone through a lot, and they’ve worked really hard. They knew what they wanted, and they went for it.” RELATED: Adena rallies past Westfall to win program's 40th district crown The 25-15, 25-14, 25-17 win came behind a stellar showing at the service line and an impressive individual performance from junior Karlee Snavely. It marks the program’s first district championship since 2023. “We watched a lot of film, and Portsmouth West is a good team,” Ward said. “We just went in with

West Portsmouth, OH · 9d

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Lynchburg-Clay finishes as district runners-up

WELLSTON — It wasn’t the ending the No. 4 seeded Lynchburg-Clay Lady Mustangs wanted to have, but all in all their outstanding season came to a close Saturday afternoon, falling to the No. 1 seeded Valley Lady Indians in three sets at Wellston High School in the Division VI SE District Finals.

Lynchburg, OH · 7d

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Nelsonville teachers and community members speak out against potential rezoning for a charter school

ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Nelsonville-York public school teachers and community members pushed back against an effort to rezone part of the downtown area to make way for a charter school. During Monday’s council meeting, local business owners and members of the teacher’s union cited concerns about effects on liquor...

Nelsonville, OH · 10d

Chillicothe Gazette

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Southeastern ousts Federal Hocking in five sets, wins district crown

WELLSTON — Three sets into a Division VI district championship match, Southeastern was staring down the possibility of its season coming to an end. The Panthers had fallen into a 2-1 hole and were just one loss from elimination. But in that moment of desperation, head coach Brittany Lougheed found out just how gutsy her group could be. After forcing a fifth set with a decisive 10-point win in the fourth, Southeastern battled to extend its season with a 15-25, 25-20, 24-26, 25-15, 15-11 victory. “I think it says a lot about their character,” Lougheed said. “It would've been easy to get discouraged, hang their heads, and let (the first three sets) define the rest of the match, but they chose to fight for one another. That’s something I am very proud of. Today, they showed exactly what they're capable of when they believe in each other and refuse to quit.” HS VOLLEYBALL: Zane Trace looks dominant in district title sweep of Portsmouth West The Panthers (19-6) looked antsy in the first set, allowing the moment to get the better of them. And to make matters worse, after dropping the first, they dug a 7-0 hole in the second. But

Chillicothe, OH · 9d

Chillicothe Gazette

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Piketon football advances to Week 12, Huntington falls to Covington

Piketon 14, Meigs 13 The Redstreaks are moving onto Week 12 after traveling to Pomeroy to earn a hard-fought victory over Meigs. Piketon (7-4) found itself in a 7-0 hole after giving up an early touchdown. But with 5:48 left in the second quarter, Nolan Childers found Tristen Bodicker for a 14-yard touchdown pass to tie the score. Meigs took a 13-7 lead early in the third, but with just five minutes left in the game, Tanner Loar scored from a yard out to give the 'Streaks a one-point lead. Braxton Walters then put the win on ice with an interception. HS FOOTBALL: Shermans lean on defense, Wilson to blank Cincinnati Northwest Childers finished 5-for-6 passing for 105 yards and a score, Bodicker had two receptions for 25 yards and a touchdown, and Loar carried the ball 23 times for 106 yards and the game-winning trip to the end zone. Piketon will now prepare to travel to Fort Frye in Week 12. That game is scheduled for a 7 p.m. kickoff, Nov. 6. Covington 35, Huntington 20 After taking a 20-13 lead into halftime, Huntington (7-4) surrendered 22 unanswered points in a Division VI, Region 24 first-round playoff contest. The

Piketon, OH · 10d

Newark Advocate

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Newark Catholic football unable to stop Fredericktown's Ashcraft

FREDERICKTOWN - For the majority of the first half on Oct. 30, it looked as if the Newark Catholic football team's return to the playoffs would be a triumphant one. The visiting Green Wave held a 16-6 advantage and was slowing down Fredericktown’s double-tight, double-wing ground-and-pound offense. Junior quarterback Johnny Ashcraft, however, would have something to say about that, as his running and passing rallied the Freddies to a 20-16 victory in a Division VI, Region 23 first-round game. In the waning moments of the first half, the 6-foot, 160-pound quarterback found sophomore Laken Hunter for two third-down big pass plays. The first was a 29-yard heave into double coverage on third-and-7, and later the two hooked up for a 26-yard touchdown on third down that gave the Freddies momentum going into the locker room. In the third quarter, backed up in another third-and-long situation, Ashcraft used his legs to slice through the Green Wave defense for an 80-yard TD run that gave the Freddies (9-2) the lead for good. Ashcraft finished with 16 carries for 277 yards rushing, which included runs of 36, 50, 80, and 71 yards, often on quarterback counter plays. NC (7-4) had its chances in

Fredericktown, OH · 10d