An outlet for a school parent to object

More discussion last night by the Oconee school trustees on the adoption a policy to follow should a parent raise an objection to a book in a school library or materials used for class instruction.  There will be a committee in place to judge a parent’s objection.  But, Dr. Michael Thorsland says, in most instances a classroom teacher, conferring with […]

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Calling attention to a public information meeting

Dr. Michael Thorsland, the Oconee superintendent of education, calls attention to a public meeting this week being arranged by an organization interested in the Seneca Middle School building when it becomes available after the school year.  The Dream Center, an Easley faith-based non-profit, invites everyone for an information meeting 6:30 to 8 o’clock Thursday night in the Seneca Middle School […]

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The schools win a lawsuit, but the payout will be small

Oconee’s public schools are on the winning side of a lawsuit, but their share will be small.  District administrators stressed to the board of trustees that, more than anything, it’s the principle involved.  Thirty-four states and territories reached a settlement of $438.5 million with the E-cigarette maker Juul.  An investigation revealed that, even though e-cigarette sales are illegal to children, […]

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Deborah Rukat

 West Union, SC — Deborah Truluck Rukat, 72, wife of Joseph Antoni Rukat, of West Union, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023 at her home. A native of Gaffney, SC, Mrs. Rukat was the daughter of the late Wilson and Virginia Truluck. She was a retired music teacher with the School District of Oconee County and a member of […]

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Missing woman

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help today in locating a missing Salem woman.   A family member reported 33 year old Tonya Marie Cannon missing over the weekend.  The family member reported that Tonya was last seen at her residence, on Cannon Road, last Monday, February 6th, at around 1:30pm.   Tonya was last seen wearing […]

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Dennis Owens remembered in Columbia

Sarai Melendez, Walhalla councilwoman, completed a state Municipal Association training course last week.  She dedicated her accomplishment to a late colleague, Dennis Owens, who was instrumental in Melendez’s role as a first term city council member.  On the council, where Owens and Melendez, sat side-by-side, the two formed a close working relationship.  Each would often support the other in a […]

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