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Kentucky school district warns against misinformation following report of weapon at middle school

CLAY COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - Officials at a Kentucky school district are warning families against misinformation following the report of a weapon at its middle school. Clay County Public Schools officials said Thursday in a social media post that spreading false or misleading information involving school safety “create unnecessary fear and panic within our community.”

Clay County, KY · 1d

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KHSAA Football Playoffs Underway; Letcher Central Visits Knox Central Tonight as Mountain Teams Begin Postseason Play

The opening round of the KHSAA high school football playoffs got underway with 2 games played last night. In Class 3A the Letcher County Central Cougars will open the playoffs tonight on the road in Barbourville against the Knox Central Panthers. We’ll bring you the LCC-Knox Central game live tonight...

Whitesburg, KY · 16h

The Hazard Herald

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Week 11 High School Prep preview: Lincoln County at Perry Central

Who: Lincoln County (2-8) at Perry Central (5-5) Kickoff: Friday, November 6 at 7:00 p.m. Location: Keith Pray Field, Hazard. Coaches: Lincoln County, Levi Rogers. Perry Central, Mark Dixon. Perry Central is set to host Lincoln County in the opening round of the 2026 KHSAA Class 4A Football State Playoffs...

Stanford, KY · 1d

athensindependent.com

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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 · 3d

USA TODAY

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Ohio school district suspends non-varsity sports after tax levy fails

Getting out to vote matters. That's a lesson an Ohio school district is learning in the wake of the 2026 midterm elections. According to the Columbus Dispatch — part of the USA TODAY Network — Pickerington Local Schools is suspending all non-varsity athletics and other extracurriculars. This comes after a 0.75% income tax levy proposal in Fairfield and Franklin counties failed, according to unofficial election results. The vote failed by just around 250 votes, which is less than 1% of all the votes cast. Superintendent Charles Smialek told parents in a letter that all athletic teams below the varsity level and other extracurricular activities have been suspended, effective on Wednesday, Nov. 4, while other activities — including musicals and theater — will continue through Dec. 31. Smialek told The Dispatch that "the district needed to protect academics in the classroom, and hard decisions needed to be made," and the move would be a "short-term proposition." According to The Dispatch, the district faces a $21 million deficit, based on the figures presented to the board. "We understand the value of extracurriculars, we understand the experiences they create. It's difficult," Smialek told The Dispatch. "These are among the harder decisions most of

Pickerington, OH · 10h

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In one Ohio classroom, kids are learning about civic engagement through 'Voices of Kindness'

Elementary schoolers across Ohio couldn’t vote this week, but in southeast Ohio's Guernsey County, they're learning all about civics engagement through a new video series, "Voices of Kindness." Alisha Colon, a social-emotional learning teacher at Cambridge City Schools, produces the series. In the videos, she asks kindergarten through second...

Guernsey County, OH · 20h

NewsForce 24/7

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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 · 2d

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Morgan County High School marching band highlights local history in America 250 show

MCCONNELSVILLE, Ohio (WTAP) — Under the Friday night stadium lights, the Morgan County High School marching band is bringing more than just school spirit to the field this fall. Through their halftime performance, students are sharing the story and heritage of their own community. Titled “An American Portrait,” the...

Morgan County, OH · 1d

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Wheelersburg battles, falls to Worthington Christian in overtime heartbreaker

KINNIKINNICK — After reaching a program-record 20 wins and hoisting their fifth district championship trophy in only their 13th year as a varsity program, the Wheelersburg Pirates were still hungry for more on Tuesday night. ‘Burg had the task of meeting with Worthington Christian in a Division V regional...

Wheelersburg, OH · 2d

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 · 2d

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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 · 3d

News-Herald.com

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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 · 2d

NBC4 Columbus

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Pickerington suspends extracurricular activities after levy failure

Pickerington, OH · 2d

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 · 3d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 4d

athensindependent.com

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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 · 4d

NewsForce 24/7

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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 · 4d

NewsForce 24/7

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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 · 4d

athensindependent.com

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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 · 4d