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EDUCATION
Upcoming auction of radioactive school draws community anger
PIKETON, Ohio – Once a symbol of education and community, Zahn’s Corner Middle School in Piketon, Ohio, now stands as a stark reminder of a dark chapter in the region’s history. On August 17, the Scioto Valley Local School District will auction off the school, a building that was shuttered in 2019 due to radioactive contamination concerns. The decision to sell the property, described as “fully furnished” and ideal for “investment,” has ignited a fresh wave of controversy, with some questioning the wisdom—and legality—of such a sale.
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