📚 Buckskin Elementary's new WIN program boosts student achievement. The "What I Need" initiative places fourth and fifth graders in specialized learning groups based on their individual educational requirements. Principal Randy Closson introduced the program to improve the school's two-star ratings in gap closing and early literacy. Meanwhile, district treasurer Brad Barber presented Greenfield's five-year financial forecast, projecting a 2030 balance of $3.93 million, down from $12.36 million in 2026. The school board also approved several staff appointments and resignations, including the retirement of longtime Buckskin teacher Lynette McCray.
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👻 Ohio's haunted restaurants serve up spine-tingling dining experiences. Travel guide Unearth the Voyage highlights eight notoriously haunted eateries across the state, with two located in Central Ohio. The Elevator Brewery & Draught Haus in Columbus is haunted by a murdered colonel's spirit, while Granville's Buxton Inn features a ghost cat and "The Lady in Blue." Lebanon's Golden Lamb tops the list as Ohio's most haunted restaurant, with multiple spirits including a young girl named Sarah Stubbs who reportedly resides on the fourth floor.
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⛽ Gas prices plunge 15 cents across South Central Ohio. The average cost per gallon has dropped to $2.844, part of a nationwide trend that has pushed the national average down to $3.08. According to AAA East Central, falling demand—now at a four-month low—and the transition to cheaper winter-grade fuel are driving prices lower. Current prices in the region are notably cheaper than last year, with areas like Hillsboro ($2.699) and Columbiana ($2.615) offering some of the lowest rates. Oklahoma remains the nation's least expensive state for gas at $2.60 per gallon, while California tops the list at $4.66.
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