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              Westfall schools rescind class, athletic pay-to-participate fees for 2026-27            </news:title>
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              Teays Valley elementary students split by last name for screening days            </news:title>
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              Hillsboro council to weigh sewer rate increase, grant application Aug. 13            </news:title>
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              Hillsboro council raises building fees to close $41,000 budget gap            </news:title>
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