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By Ava Withem We all know Covid-19 is a big deal and has been something we have been dealing with world wide since 2019. With it almost being 2022 we have been finding new ways and coming up with strategies to deal with this pandemic for a rough 2 years. I’m sick of it, you’re probably sick of it and everyone is ready to go back to normal. With school going back to “normal” and everyone trying to get back to their normal pre-Covid lives, we as a community are trying our hardest to fight off Covid. On the topic…

By Wyatt DunfeeOn October 22, a team of frightening characters banded together to create the scariest experience Appalachia has ever seen. These were the students of Federal Hocking who volunteered to bring the Haunted Halls to life.The head teacher behind the operation was Mr. Amlin and the head student was none other than Grace Jeffers. She could be seen recruiting middle school and high school students alike. She also held two meetings for volunteers to make sure everyone was on the same page. Originally recruiting close to 90 students, up until the day of the Haunted Halls that number dwindled…

The Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships and Athens-Meigs ESC-Project RISE are hosting a FAFSA Completion Event for area seniors.  We would like to get the word out and need your help to do so! Soon, we will be sending postcard invitations to your students and/or schools, however, I wanted to get this information to you as soon as possible. FAFSA Completion Event Join us on Saturday, November 20, to receive professional assistance completing the 2022-2023 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and learn about financial aid resources. Completing the FAFSA is the first critical step in applying for financial…

By Eden Haynes The idea of losing your money or experiencing a robbery is chilling enough to concern you, but now in a modern day of technology comes great risk of everyday social media. These people, who commit fraud or participate in these dishonest schemes, taking their victim’s money are known as scammers. Alone in 2020 these criminals have taken $3.3 billion from the U.S, while in the year 2021, about 2.2 million have reported scammers. It is time to put a stop to this crime and say, "Scram scam!". But before then, it is best to know if you…

By Coral Stephens This Friday only - the FedHock Haunted Halls are here. Come down if you dare to be scared and have a blast. The money raised is for this year's prom. Give a big thanks to the Junior class officers and Jake Amlin for setting all this up during this tough time, so we can get back to a little bit of normalcy. FRIDAY Oct 22, 7-10 p.m. $5 entry fee $1.00 Hay Ride Bake Sale FREE face painting, pumpkin painting and more!