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Gerrymandering and the Octorara Area School District Election Regions
PARKESBURG, PA — When many think of gerrymandering, it is in connection with state and federal level elections. Additionally, it is often characterized as a form of partisan politics and a …
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Octorara Area School Board and the “Cracking” of Parkesburg Borough Voters
PARKESBURG, PA — In 2019, municipal government and school board elections will be held across Pennsylvania. However, some Borough of Parkesburg residents believe they are not fairly represented on the …
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Fox: Existing Octorara Regions Work in the Best Interest of Parkesburg Borough
PARKESBURG, PA — The 2019 Municipal Primaries are fast approaching. While turnout for these off-year elections is typically light, they tend to be more impactful to citizen’s everyday life. Municipal …
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Longtime Principal Resigns from Octorara Area School District
ATGLEN, PA — Dr. Scott Rohrer resigned his position as the longtime principal of the Octorara Jr/Sr High School. The Octorara Area School District confirmed the resignation on their official …
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Octorara Board Member Announces Planned Resignation
ATGLEN, PA — At this week’s Octorara Area School Board of Directors meeting, William Kloss announced that he is moving from the district and plans to resign his position on …
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Octorara Area School Board Adopts 2022-23 Budget With 2.6% Tax Increase
ATGLEN, PA — The Octorara Area School Board met on June 20 and unanimously approved a final budget that includes a 2.6% tax increase. The $59.62 million budget represents a …
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Octorara Area School Board Reviews Alignment of Voting Regions
ATGLEN, PA — The Octorara Area School Board of Directors met on Monday, September 12, 2022, to discuss a possible change in the alignment of voting regions. The district is …
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Parent Questions Octorara’s Transgender Student Guidelines at Board Meeting
ATGLEN, PA —A concerned parent spoke out at Monday night’s Octorara Area School District’s Board of Directors Meeting, questioning why the district enacted guidelines related to transgender students...
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Octorara Parents and Community Members Challenge Transgender Guidelines
ATGLEN, PA — A group of Octorara Area School District parents and community members gathered at Monday night’s board meeting to challenge the district’s transgender guidelines. The district’s...
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Octorara School Board Lawsuit: A Legal Update and Superintendent’s Debut
ATGLEN, PA — The Octorara Area School Board meeting on July 17 was marked by an update on a federal lawsuit filed last August by John Ryan Miller. The lawsuit …
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Alleged Breach of Confidentiality Discussed at Octorara School Board Meeting
ATGLEN, PA — At the Octorara School Board meeting on August 21, Vice President Brian Fox accused board member Anthony Falgiatore of sharing sensitive information with an individual suing the …
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Octorara School Board Member Addresses Lawsuit Controversy in Public Meeting
ATGEN, PA — During the regular meeting of the Octorara School Board on September 11, 2023, one of the board members, Anthony Falgiatore, made his way to the audience side …
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Octorara School Board Accused of Notice Violation; Reschedules Meeting Amid...
ATGLEN, PA — At the Octorara School Board meeting on September 18, local resident Melissa Falgiatore accused the board of failing to provide proper public notice for its meetings as …
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Octorara School Board Director Publicly Addresses Concerns Over Sunshine Law...
ATGLEN, PA — In a recent public announcement, Anthony Falgiatore, Octorara School Board Director, raised serious concerns about transparency, open communication, and adherence to the Sunshine Law...
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Fractured Relations and Unanswered Questions: A Look Inside the Octorara Area...
ATGLEN, PA — In a startling revelation, Anthony Falgiatore, a member of the Octorara Area School District Board, has spoken out on Facebook about what he describes as a fractured …
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Octorara School Board Mourns Loss, Plans for Future After Tragic Passing of...
ATGLEN, PA — The Octorara Area School Board convened on Monday, February 12, 2024, to acknowledge the heartbreaking loss of Sam Ganow, a dedicated member of the school board and …
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Octorara Area School Board Deadlock: A Battle Between Tradition and Change
ATGLEN, PA — At the recent February 20, 2024, Octorara Area School District Board Meeting, a striking shift in dynamics was witnessed as the meeting landed in a deadlock. The …
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Deadlock Resolved: Daniel Jurich Fills School Board Vacancy Amidst On-going...
ATGLEN, PA — In an act of unity for the district, Lisa Bowman withdrew her name from the contention for a vacant seat on the Octorara Area School District Board …
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The Octorara Area School District Board: Unanimity or Groupthink?
In the world of politics, unity can often be seen as a strength. The recent Octorara Area School District Board meeting, which saw Daniel Jurich unanimously voted in to fill …
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Octorara Area School District: Unraveling the Web of Controversy
ATGLEN, PA — Octorara Area School District has become a battleground of power, politics, and legal complexities. At the heart of this controversy is board member Anthony Falgiatore, who broke …
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