Ohio drops PARCC testing from 71 billion budget plan
Ohio moves away from the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers PARCC as part of Gov Kasich signed budget. Supt George Wood calls PARCC long past due noting it was not field tested unreliable and wasteful. Lawmaker Debbie Phillips faults winter timing and test length amid tech issues and student errors. Athens City Schools official Tom Gibbs labels the system flawed. SEE PARCC ON PAGE A&
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Debbie Phillips
Albany
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Tom Gibbs
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Today’s Storms Hit With Highs Near Seventy-nine
The edition notes scattered thunderstorms across the area with a daytime high around 79 degrees and a low near 63. Page A2 covers the weather outlook and brief regional impact.
Athens Considers Indoor and Outdoor Pool Project Cost
A city study by Brand Stetter Carroll presents six outdoor aquatic center concepts with estimated costs from 4.1 to 7.8 million dollars. The indoor pool option near the Athens Community Center could lose over 100000 dollars annually in operating costs.
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Athens to decide next steps on pool study report
The city hired a consulting firm to study new outdoor and indoor pools and will now determine how to proceed. Assistant director Andrew Chiki said the city faces hard decisions after the report was released at a public Athens Community Center meeting. The move follows a November voter approval of a 20 year income tax levy for arts, parks and recreation.
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Alleged heroin ring leaders nabbed in Newark
Athens County prosecutors announced the arrest of Anthony Spears and Megan Vore in Newark after a week on the run. Both face multiple felonies including engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity, trafficking heroin, possession of heroin, money laundering, weapons under disability, and tampering with evidence.
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Leesha Santek
Keep pets in mind this Independence Day
Local pet safety tips urge residents to bring dogs indoors during planned fireworks celebrations to prevent anxiety and harm. Athens County Dog Warden Jeff Koons emphasizes keeping pets inside as the holiday weekend approaches.
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