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Two Ohio University students were arrested during a demonstration outside a board of trustees meeting
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Two Ohio University students were arrested during a demonstration Thursday afternoon that started outside and migrated inside a building where the board of trustees was meeting…. Read More
A former Nelsonville clerk pleads guilty to charges of theft in office
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A former Nelsonville clerk has pled guilty to three criminal charges for stealing city funds. Jessica Mount served as the Nelsonville Police Department and Mayor’s Court… Read More
Nelsonville is looking for a new council member after an early resignation
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NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — Nelsonville City Council is looking for a new vice president after an early resignation. Nancy Sonick told WOUB last month that she would resign in… Read More
A citizen-drawn ward map is waiting for Nelsonville’s next city council to approve
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NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — The next Nelsonville city council starting in Jan. will have 90 days to establish a ward map submitted by citizens. “I want them to see… Read More
A woman arrested while speaking at a Nelsonville council meeting was found not guilty of disturbing a lawful meeting
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A woman arrested at a Nelsonville City Council meeting was found not guilty Thursday of disturbing a lawful meeting. Rita Nguyen said that justice prevailed… Read More
Former Nelsonville council member Greg Smith has filed a countersuit against the city alleging retaliation
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A former Nelsonville City Council member has filed a countersuit against the city alleging officials retaliated against him for exercising his First Amendment rights. This comes… Read More
A judge says the woman arrested at a Nelsonville council meeting can present a critical piece of evidence at trial
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A critical piece of evidence will be admissible in the criminal trial of a woman arrested at a Nelsonville City Council meeting in April. The evidence… Read More
Officials determine cause of Hotel McArthur fire in Vinton County
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MCARTHUR, Ohio (WOUB) – The fire that severely damaged the historic Hotel McArthur was caused by an electrical fire in the basement that worked its way up the walls to… Read More
The Athens County Board of Elections appears to have found a workaround to Nelsonville City Council’s ward problem
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — It now looks like Nelsonville will have at least six City Council members in January when it switches to a new form of government. Previously, it… Read More
Nelsonville residents are divided over a political and profane mural
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NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — An expletive-filled political mural has stirred up strong feelings across the city of Nelsonville. Nelsonville resident Ted Campbell painted the mural on his property right… Read More
A Summer Crisis program to help low-income families stay cool starts off with less funding
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A Summer Crisis program that helps low-income people pay their utility bills and stay cool this summer is underway. County agencies that administer the Summer Crisis… Read More
Candidates can begin filing to run for one-month terms on council in Nelsonville, with one exception
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Nelsonville residents can now obtain petitions to run for a one-month term to solve the city’s upcoming “December problem.” But there is a caveat for potential candidates:… Read More
A former Nelsonville clerk has been indicted for allegedly stealing city funds
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A former Nelsonville clerk has been indicted on charges of allegedly stealing city funds. Jessica Mount faces one felony charge of theft in office and… Read More
A councilmember’s planned resignation could lead to a ‘nightmare scenario” for the city of Nelsonville
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Nancy Sonick plans to resign from Nelsonville City Council in November, which could leave the city without a government for a month. “I am actually going… Read More
A Nelsonville citizens committee is recommending a solution to the city’s “December problem”
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NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — A committee of Nelsonville citizens is moving forward with a proposal to seek candidates for one-month terms on the City Council. This is intended to solve… Read More
The Southern Ohio Copperheads say they’re excited to get back in front of fans
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — During the winter, spring and fall months, Southern Ohio Copperheads Assistant Coach Ryan Grimm coaches’ various sports at Federal Hocking. But when the team begins its… Read More
Nelsonville residents learn how to draw proposed ward maps for the new city government
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Nelsonville residents can now draw their own ward maps to be considered for the final proposed plan. At Thursday’s ward map meeting at the Nelsonville Public… Read More
Another possible solution arises to address Nelsonville’s ‘December problem’
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — As things stand, the city of Nelsonville may only have one council member in December. However, a possible solution to this situation came up at this… Read More