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Pike Co. school closed due to radiation may become another school
PIKETON, Ohio — In the Appalachian foothills, the shadow of the Cold War continues to cast a long, ominous shadow over the community. The recent decision to auction off Zahn’s Corner Middle School, a property previously deemed so radioactive that it had to be permanently closed, has ignited significant controversy. With the community buzzing that the local Christian Academy may purchase the building, many locals and activists have raised concerns.
Residents protest auction of radioactive school in Piketon
PIKETON, Ohio — Residents across southern Ohio gathered on Wednesday to protest the impending sale of Zahn’s Corner Middle School in Piketon. The school, which was permanently shut down in 2019 due to radioactive contamination, is now slated for auction, sparking outrage and controversy. Zahn’s Corner Middle School...
FBP Awards Two Diversity Council Scholarships
PIKETON, OH– Scholarship judges at Fluor-BWXT Portsmouth (FBP) in Piketon recently reviewed 60 applications for the second annual Diversity Council scholarship and awarded two $2,000 college scholarships. Graduates Sawyer Grace Baker, of South Webster High School, and Kendra Allen, of Chillicothe High School, won the scholarships and are both seeking degrees in medical fields.
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