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  • 2 weeks ago | athensindependent.com | Keri Johnson

    GLOUSTER, Ohio — Amid an ongoing financial crisis at Trimble Local School District, a spirit of resilience and generosity is palpable among the community. But that spirit is nothing new for Trimble. Since 2002, the Trimble Local Textbook & Supplies Foundation has provided nearly $1 million in educational materials to the district. This year, it’s providing $85,343.78 in school supplies — its largest award project yet, said board member Lois Dugan.

  • 2 weeks ago | athensindependent.com | Keri Johnson

    TRIMBLE, Ohio — After getting rid of over 30 positions amid its financial crisis, the Trimble Local Board of Education voted 3-1 last week against cutting another five teaching positions for now. The board agreed to cut three non-teaching positions.

  • 3 weeks ago | athensindependent.com | Keri Johnson

    ATHENS, Ohio — Fostering community and facilitating connection, Porchfest returns this Sunday, May 18, to Athens’ Near East Side neighborhood. “It is bigger and better this year,” organizer and Near East Side resident Rob Delach said. Last year, the first Porchfest showcased 20 bands at 14 homes and local businesses. This year, that figure has doubled: Around 44 bands will perform from around 30 house porches and nine businesses.

  • 1 month ago | athensindependent.com | Keri Johnson |Shiloh Antonuccio

    ATHENS, Ohio — With three incumbents — Jeff Risner, Solveig Spjeldnes and Sam Crowl — declining to run for new terms, Tuesday’s primary for Athens City Council will lead to some fresh faces on the November ballot. Athens City Council members are elected in odd-numbered years and serve two-year terms. Primary winners will continue to the Nov. 4 election.

  • 1 month ago | athensindependent.com | Keri Johnson

    ATHENS, Ohio — Nelsonville voters rejected a measure on Tuesday’s primary ballot that would have amended the city charter to adopt a new form of government. Around 54% of those who cast ballots voted against Issue 4, according to unofficial results from the Athens County Board of Elections. Last November, 70% of Nelsonville voters who cast ballots decided they wanted to abolish the Nelsonville City Charter and return to a statutory form of government.

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