Eastern Local School District, Reedsville, Ohio, removed two religious posts after a car accident claimed the life of a former Eastern High School student. The posts called for “prayer warriors” to “lift all of [those involved in the accident] up in prayer.”
Senior Staff Attorney Rebecca Markert wrote Superintendent Michele Filon a letter on Feb. 12. “We are sensitive to the fact that sharing such tragic news can be a difficult and emotional task. Expressing condolences over this situation was correct, but we wish to remind the District that it must ensure that it remains neutral on matters of religion.” FFRF received word Feb. 19 that the posts had been removed.
