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When closing a school means losing a town’s only hub and gathering place: Corrine H. Hurt
NASHVILLE, Ohio -- What does it mean to lose a school? For Nashville, Ohio — a town of just 197 people in northwest Holmes County — it means dismantling a lifeline that supports its most vulnerable children, widening educational gaps, and a future of higher costs for everyone. Nashville Elementary School is more than just a school; it is a community hub that provides critical support for children and families who already face significant economic challenges. Closing it as part of a plan to consolidate all West Holmes elementary schools into one building by 2026 would be a costly mistake.
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