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Court activity ongoing in former teacher’s suit against Franklin district
Marcy Brown, a former teacher at Franklin High School, has filed a lawsuit against the Franklin School District and three administrators, alleging age discrimination, a hostile work environment, and retaliation. In connection with this, she plans to reissue subpoenas to nine current and former district employees and students after an initial attempt was challenged by the district’s legal team. The district argued the subpoenas caused an undue burden due to being improperly served and illegible. Brown, through her attorney, responded that the subpoenas were intended as notice and would be reissued according to federal rules. The lawsuit, which has seen multiple delays in fact discovery, includes allegations that previous Title IX complaints against Brown were unfounded, though the district contends there were findings of policy violations. Brown had previously sued the district in 2012 and 2014 for gender discrimination, which were settled without the district admitting fault.
Grove City celebrates 30 years of operation by announcing new store openings
When it first opened in 1994, the grove city premium outlets became the first large scale outlet shopping center in the region, and a popular destination for local and visiting shoppers. 30 years later, the outlet mall is marking their milestone anniversary with a 'sale-a-bration' event., complete with a champagne...
Franklin board approves items related to start of school year
The Franklin School Board approved several key items for the 2024-25 school year, including revisions to student handbooks and funding for a preschool program in partnership with Keystone SMILES. The board also renewed its contract with the Warren County School District Virtual Academy and approved substantial financial expenditures, including payments for gym painting, roof replacement, and the installation of emergency response systems in elementary schools. The meeting saw some tension over the handling of agenda items, particularly regarding the dissolution of board committees, which passed by a narrow vote. Additionally, several employment contracts, service agreements, and policy readings were approved. The district reported a successful first day of school.
Meet the Community and Economic Development Team of the City of Franklin
Who is the face of Community and Economic Development at the City of Franklin? WE ALL ARE!. From grant administration to the Franklin Industrial & Commercial Development Authority (FICDA), to family-friendly festivals, and events, this team is working together to facilitate a variety of programs that create a healthy balance of strategic economic growth and improved quality of life.
Mercer County Food Bank, HopeCAT open 'student specific' food pantry
The Mercer County Food Bank is teaming up with the Hope Center for Arts and Technology- or HopeCAT- in Sharon. Together, they cut the ribbon for an on-campus food pantry for adults in continuing education programs and kids in their after school programs. Having an on-campus pantry allows young people...
Be ready for strong thunderstorms in Mercer County Friday evening
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Friday at 5:26 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 6 p.m. for Mercer County. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 50 mph. "At 5:26 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Hermitage, moving northeast at 10...
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