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Nelsonville lifeguard recognized for saving a child from drowning
By: Alison Patton
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NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) – The girl jumped in the pool without her swimmies, but she couldn’t swim. Ciara Dexter said she acted on instinct. “I just jumped in,” said Dexter,… Read More
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A former Nelsonville City Council member has filed legal action against city officials
By: Donovan Varney
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A former Nelsonville City Council member is accusing city officials of conducting public business in private and is demanding release of their conversations. In a legal… Read More
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Council disputes continue to plague Nelsonville’s attempts to hire an attorney and settle a lawsuit
By: David Forster
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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
![Taylor Sappington speaks with voters on West Carpenter Street in Athens Ohio](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/download-2-e1643647345213-900x422.png)
Nelsonville’s city auditor Taylor Sappington joins the race for Athens County treasurer
By: WOUB News Team
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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
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A Nelsonville man is arrested after a standoff with officers
By: WOUB News Team
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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
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Former Nelsonville attorney files lawsuit claiming city owes him for years of unpaid work
By: Hailey Hollinger
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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
![A headshot of Sara Gilfert. She has white, short hair and glasses and is posed against a colorful, abstract background.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/346769986_472233775076570_3782744342850930764_n-900x422.jpg)
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
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Former student files a federal discrimination lawsuit against Hocking College
By: David Forster
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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
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The former recreation director for Nelsonville has been indicted on theft charges related to youth sports
By: WOUB News Team
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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
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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
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“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
![Inside the Nelsonville water treatment plant](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Screen-Shot-2022-10-20-at-10.17.28-AM-e1666275657962-900x422.png)
Overhaul of Nelsonville water line is coming soon
By: Brenna Nye
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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
![Photo of town square in Nelsonville Ohio. The town's fountain in on the left hand side of the image with buildings on the right.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Nelsonville_Ohio-e1544726003232-900x422.jpg)
Nelsonville poised to collect more than $683,000 following long investigation
By: David Forster
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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' house where the group is collecting donations to being to Eastern Kentucky.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Screenshot-2022-08-05-153759-e1659728588148-900x422.jpg)
Nelsonville residents collect donations for Eastern Kentucky flood victims
By: Claire Schiopota
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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
![Southern Ohio Copperhead Kyle Ratliff smiles with community members in the pool at the Nelsonville Aquatic Center](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Screen-Shot-2022-07-22-at-4.32.49-PM-e1658522400715-900x422.png)
College baseball players make a splash with kids in Nelsonville
By: Maria Monesi
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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
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Frequent disruptions to Nelsonville residents’ water supply could soon have a fix
By: Ayden Crowley
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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
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A man receives the maximum prison sentence for weapons charges that came after an investigation into a Nelsonville man’s death
By: WOUB News Team
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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
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Nelsonville officials hope to boost event attendance with Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area
By: Ayden Crowley
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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
![Photo of town square in Nelsonville Ohio. The town's fountain in on the left hand side of the image with buildings on the right.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Nelsonville_Ohio-e1544726003232-900x422.jpg)
Nelsonville City Council appoints new member to fill vacant seat
By: Ayden Crowley
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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
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Two people are arrested after the investigation into a Nelsonville man’s death concludes
By: WOUB News Team
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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
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The city of Nelsonville and an ousted council member are in negotiations to resolve multiple legal actions
By: Ayden Crowley
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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
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Police officer who killed Nelsonville man enters plea and loses badge
By: David Forster
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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
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Nelsonville man is sentenced for the fatal shooting of a young boy
By: WOUB News Team
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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
![Taylor Sappington speaks with voters on West Carpenter Street in Athens Ohio](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/download-2-e1643647345213-900x422.png)
Nelsonville auditor Taylor Sappington jumps into race for state auditor
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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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
![Secretary of State Frank LaRose presents a proclamation to representatives of Nelsonville accepting their enumeration numbers](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/FBgjybmWUBEQJQr-e1634055295836-900x422.jpg)
Nelsonville Remains A City After Successfully Completing Its Own Population Count
By: Aaron PayneBy: Benjamin Schwartz
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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