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EXCLUSIVE: School Superintendent Hatchett 'working from home'

Board has not fired her, contrary to reports

Seen and Heard

Earth Warriors clear up Owsley Fork

And encounter beaver-works, as well

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Families rally to support fired Community School teachers, frustrated by Board of Ed's lack of transparency

'Morale is terrible' while superintendent remains, says parent

Berea City Council

We CAN all get along: Council unanimous in decision to make public comment more convenient

Plus, Shawn Sandlin moves from interim to full-time city administrator, and Parks and Recreation is hiring

News

Teacher firings: 'Like the Hunger Games'

Parents demand spendy superintendent be fired and Board of Ed pay more attention, as dozens of Community School staff are axed to help close 1.7 million dollar budget gap

News

BREAKING NEWS EXCLUSIVE: Teachers get pink slips

BEREA — Nearly 40 teachers at Community School were laid-off today, effective the end of this school year, amid a brewing controversy surrounding Berea’s Independent Schools growing insolvency. As of now, Superintendent Diane Hatchett has not responded to The Edge’s request for comment on the lay offs and on

Seen and Heard

Lex-traordinary! Amadeus Lex dazzles on Friday night

A triumph of tone and precision reigned Friday night when Amadeus Lex played at Union Church before a sizable crowd. Crosmer The program began with the eminently listenable prelude from the work, Spring Suite, composed by the group’s founder, violist, Jonathan Crosmer. An intricate work for solo violin, soloist