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Ohio Youth Fire Camp gives teens a hands-on start in the fire service
By: Jenna Bolton
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NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — Not many teenagers can say they spent their time at summer camp training to enter burning buildings. The 21st annual Ohio Youth Fire Camp, held July 12–18 at Hocking College in… Read More
Nelsonville’s historic Mine Tavern will reopen after months of restoration following a partial collapse
By: Ebenezer Amartey
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NELSONVILLE, Ohio — The Mine Tavern will reopen its doors this weekend after months of rebuilding following a partial collapse, marking the return of one of Nelsonville’s longtime gathering places. The tavern closed after part… Read More
Nelsonville is considering locations for a new city pool
By: Haley Richardson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Nelsonville took suggestions for a place to build a new community pool after having to close its current one because of structural issues. During Thursday’s town hall, residents suggested the… Read More
The Paw Paw Festival is moving to Nelsonville after challenges negotiating a venue agreement
By: Amanda Pirani
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — After 25 years at Lake Snowden, the Ohio Paw Paw Festival will see a new venue this summer at Snow Fork Events Center in… Read More
Shine for the Mine fundraiser shows community support for The Mine Tavern in Nelsonville
By: Haley Richardson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Hundreds of people decked out in The Mine Tavern’s merchandise carrying raffle tickets, guitars and even a harmonica packed into an event center Friday for a fundraiser to support one of Nelsonville’s oldest businesses. Community… Read More
The Mine Tavern’s owners say they plan on rebuilding after a partial collapse
By: Haley Richardson
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ATHENS, Ohio – The owners of the Mine Tavern in Nelsonville are moving forward with plans to reopen the restaurant after a partial building collapse. Early Sunday morning, one of the Mine’s brick… Read More
A portion of Nelsonville’s public square remains closed after the partial collapse of a building
By: WOUB News Team
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A portion of the Nelsonville public square is closed and barricaded to vehicle and pedestrian traffic because of the partial collapse of a building. A structural… Read More
Nelsonville faces a new lawsuit over the rightful city government
By: Haley Richardson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — An elected auditor is suing Nelsonville again in a new lawsuit challenging the legal authority of one of its two rival governments. For the past few weeks,… Read More
Rival Nelsonville City Councils are weighing their next steps
By: Haley Richardson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Two rival City Councils in Nelsonville are considering opposing solutions to solve their legal issues. Last week, two councils met in Nelsonville: one made up of candidates who ran under a ballot initiative to change the… Read More
Rival Nelsonville city councils meet, making the city’s future more uncertain
By: Haley Richardson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Two opposing city councils met in Nelsonville this week in different locations and at different times, each claiming to be the rightful government. On Monday, candidates who ran under a ballot initiative to change… Read More
A former Nelsonville clerk pleads guilty to charges of theft in office
By: Joshua Hoerner
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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
Some Nelsonville City Council members may stay on past their term limits
By: Haley Richardson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Some Nelsonville city councilors say they will stay on council beyond their one-month term because of uncertainty over who will be on council come Jan. 1. This uncertainty is because of an ongoing lawsuit concerning the council’s… Read More
Nelsonville City Council approves an ordinance allowing tiny homes
By: Haley Richardson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Nelsonville residents will now be allowed to build tiny homes in designated areas. During Monday night’s meeting, the City Council passed an ordinance outlining a way to regulate tiny… Read More
Residents hope to clean up Nelsonville’s reputation with a new comprehensive plan
By: Haley Richardson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Cleaning up Nelsonville’s image is a top priority for residents. 16-year-old Cala Wilson has lived in the city for seven years. While she likes living there, she acknowledges that outsiders often look down on… Read More
Frustrations boil over as Nelsonville’s City Council moves to stop the certification of election results
By: Haley Richardson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Nelsonville City Council’s decision to fight the certification of election results was met with anger, confusion and exhaustion from the public. This will be the latest in… Read More
Candidates running for office in Nelsonville address government uncertainty at a roundtable
By: Haley Richardson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – During Tuesday night’s roundtable for Nelsonville candidates, voters had one main question on their minds: What happens to the government Jan. 1? The answer? City Manager… Read More
Nelsonville city officials clarify the confusion over payment of city attorney fees
By: Haley Richardson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Nelsonville residents expressed their growing frustrations with the City Council over the ongoing litigation concerning candidates on the city’s November ballot. “We’re spending all this money,… Read More
The future of city government in Nelsonville remains unclear as the state Supreme Court reopens a case regarding candidates
By: Haley Richardson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – The Nelsonville City Council’s effort to remove candidates from the November ballot could result in the city having almost no government at the start of next… Read More
A candidate running for office in Nelsonville is challenging the City Council’s effort to remove her name from the ballot
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A candidate for office in Nelsonville is attempting to challenge an effort by the city to have her name removed from the ballot. Last week, the… Read More
Nelsonville is looking for a new council member after an early resignation
By: Joshua Hoerner
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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 woman arrested while speaking at a Nelsonville council meeting was found not guilty of disturbing a lawful meeting
By: Joshua Hoerner
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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
By: Joshua Hoerner
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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 program by Ohio Youth Fire is inspiring the next generation of first responders
By: Ty Carpenter
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NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) – The blast of water from the hose kicks back hard, but these students cannot afford to flinch. Dressed in full gear under a blazing sun, other… Read More
Nelsonville residents are divided over a political and profane mural
By: Joshua Hoerner
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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 former Nelsonville clerk has been indicted for allegedly stealing city funds
By: Joshua Hoerner
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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
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