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Council disputes continue to plague Nelsonville’s attempts to hire an attorney and settle a lawsuit
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Nelsonville City Council attempted at a special meeting Saturday to appoint a new city attorney and settle a lawsuit brought against the city by a… Read More
Nelsonville’s city auditor Taylor Sappington joins the race for Athens County treasurer
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Nelsonville City Auditor Taylor Sappington announced Thursday he is running for Athens County treasurer. Sappington is the second person to announce their candidacy for the position… Read More
A Nelsonville man is arrested after a standoff with officers
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A Nelsonville man who allegedly shot a firearm in his basement while children were home was arrested early Wednesday morning after a more than two-hour standoff… Read More
Former Nelsonville attorney files lawsuit claiming city owes him for years of unpaid work
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Nelsonville’s former attorney is suing the city claiming he is owed over $260,000 in legal fees. Garry Hunter filed the lawsuit in federal court on May… Read More
Paper Circle Founder’s Exhibit Featuring the Work of Sara Gilfert
Celebrate Paper Circle’s 20-year anniversary with our founder’s lifetime of artwork on display. Free and open to the public, light refreshments served. In 2003, artist and papermaker Sara Gilfert founded… Read More
Former student files a federal discrimination lawsuit against Hocking College
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) –– A former student who brought national attention to Hocking College as a member of its football team has filed a discrimination lawsuit against the college. Caden… Read More
The former recreation director for Nelsonville has been indicted on theft charges related to youth sports
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – The former recreation director for Nelsonville is accused of taking money that was supposed to go to youth sports programs. An Athens County Grand Jury on Monday… Read More
Glouster Memorial Park Spring Break Day Camp
Rural Action’s Spring Break day camps focus on nature immersion, exploration, and fun in the outdoors! Each Day Camp is tailored to the local environment. Kids will get to unleash… Read More
“Athens Independent” reporters give update on Nelsonville government turmoil
WOUB Digital · “Athens Independent” reporters give update on Nelsonville government turmoil Over the last few months, Nelsonville has lost a city manager, a police chief, an interim police chief/manager,… Read More
Overhaul of Nelsonville water line is coming soon
ATHENS, OHIO (WOUB) – Nelsonville residents have been struggling with disruptions in their water supply for months, from restaurants having to temporarily close to Nelsonville-York High School not being able… Read More
Nelsonville poised to collect more than $683,000 following long investigation
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The city of Nelsonville discovered it is owed more than $683,000, and this week the City Council approved a plan to get that money. This followed… Read More
Nelsonville residents collect donations for Eastern Kentucky flood victims
NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) – A group of Nelsonville residents are collecting donations for relief as they travel to Eastern Kentucky this weekend. For the past several weeks, Kentucky has been… Read More
College baseball players make a splash with kids in Nelsonville
NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) – On Wednesday, smiles and laughter from college baseball players and the community of Nelsonville filled the afternoon at the city’s pool. “I have a lot of… Read More
Frequent disruptions to Nelsonville residents’ water supply could soon have a fix
NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — Nelsonville residents’ struggle with disruptions in their water supply and boil orders because of frequent breaks in the city’s aging water pipes could be coming to… Read More
A man receives the maximum prison sentence for weapons charges that came after an investigation into a Nelsonville man’s death
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – A man received a three-year prison sentence after entering a guilty plea to weapons charges. Those charges came after prosecutors said he gave a gun a Nelsonville… Read More
Nelsonville officials hope to boost event attendance with Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area
NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) – Nelsonville officials want to allow people to drink alcohol outside in the town square to drive more customers to local businesses. The city’s Planning and Development… Read More
Nelsonville City Council appoints new member to fill vacant seat
NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) – The seat of an ousted former council member was filled at Nelsonville’s City Council meeting Monday. Douglas Childs was unanimously appointed to the council after a… Read More
Two people are arrested after the investigation into a Nelsonville man’s death concludes
NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) – The Athens County prosecutor has filed charges against two people in connection to the 2021 death of a man that sparked a long and extensive search… Read More
The city of Nelsonville and an ousted council member are in negotiations to resolve multiple legal actions
NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) – A former Nelsonville City Council member who was kicked off the council four times is still fighting his removal through six legal actions he filed against… Read More
Police officer who killed Nelsonville man enters plea and loses badge
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A police officer who shot and killed a Nelsonville man last summer made a plea deal under which he avoided jail time but will never again… Read More
Nelsonville man is sentenced for the fatal shooting of a young boy
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A Nelsonville man was sentenced Tuesday to four years in prison in connection with the shooting death of a young boy. Donald Platt, 37, was found… Read More
Nelsonville auditor Taylor Sappington jumps into race for state auditor
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — With just days before the filing deadline, the Democrats officially have someone running for Ohio Auditor in this year’s primary. Nelsonville city auditor Taylor… Read More
Nelsonville Remains A City After Successfully Completing Its Own Population Count
NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — Nelsonville kept its status as a city, and the state funding that comes with it, after a local recount of the population found 5,373 residents live… Read More
The OUtlet – October 7, 2021
This week on the OUtlet, Ohio University athletes are now able to partner with local businesses, and many have been taking advantage of the opportunity, and the city of Nelsonville… Read More
The OUtlet – September 30, 2021
This week on the OUtlet, DJ B-Funk talks about the cancellation of the Halloween block party, and Nelsonville fights to hold on to its classification as a city. These stories… Read More