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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The OUtlet – October 7, 2021
By: Taylor Burnette
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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
By: Taylor Burnette
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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
![A mural painted on the side of Adventure Pro Outdoors is seen in Nelsonville , Ohio, on Saturday, July 17, 2021. [Joseph Scheller | WOUB]](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/071721_FriendsOfTheDogShelters_0276-scaled-e1632868259776-900x422.jpg)
Nelsonville Is Challenging Its New Census Count Under An Obscure State Law
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The city of Nelsonville isn’t happy with the results of the 2020 Census, so it’s going to do its own count. The new Census numbers show the… Read More
![Volunteers at the Radical Times Thursday Night Dinner grand opening pass a plate down the assembly line in Nelsonville, Ohio, on Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021. [Joseph Scheller | WOUB]](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/080521_RadicalTimes_129-scaled-e1628795476576-900x422.jpg)
Nelsonville Organization Brings Community To The Dinner Table
By: Theo Peck-Suzuki | Report for America
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NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — Dottie Fromal first had the idea for the Thursday Night Community Dinner when she was working at the Hive, a childcare center in Nelsonville. She met… Read More

Nelsonville City Council Member Sues Fellow Council Members Over Removal Votes
By: David Forster
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NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — A Nelsonville City Council member is suing his fellow council members in federal court over efforts to remove him from office. Greg Smith alleges in a… Read More

Program At Hocking College Helping People Experiencing Homelessness
By: Lexi Lepof
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NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) – Elizabeth Cook has dealt with substance use her whole life. Her parents both struggled with addiction. Cook’s own substance use disorder began when she was 12… Read More

Program At Hocking College Helping People Experiencing Homelessness
By: Lexi Lepof
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NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) – Elizabeth Cook has dealt with substance use her whole life. Her parents both struggled with addiction. Cook’s own substance use disorder began when she was 12… Read More


Nelsonville Teen Admits To Shooting Death Of Another Boy
By: WOUB News TeamBy: WOUB Staff reports
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A 14-year-old Nelsonville boy admitted in court Tuesday that he killed another boy while playing with a gun. Meanwhile, the boy’s father, Donald Platt, 37, was… Read More

Nelsonville Teen Charged With Homicide Over Shooting Death Of Young Boy
By: WOUB News Team
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A 14-year-old Nelsonville boy was charged with reckless homicide Friday in connection with the shooting death of another boy. The boy is accused of causing the… Read More

Nelsonville Firefighter Dies After Collapsing At Scene Of Fire
By: WOUB News Team
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A Nelsonville firefighter is dead after collapsing at the scene of a structure fire. Senior firefighter Jeff Armes was among the Nelsonville Division of Fire crew that… Read More

Former Nelsonville Deputy Auditor Sentenced To Prison For Embezzlement
By: WOUB News Team
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Nelsonville’s former deputy auditor was sentenced Monday to nearly five years in prison for stealing money from the city for several years while in office. Stephanie… Read More

Former Nelsonville Deputy Auditor Indicted On Additional Theft And Corruption Charges
By: WOUB News Team
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – The former deputy auditor in Nelsonville pleaded not guilty to new felony charges related to theft while in office after previously pleading guilty to similar charges. Stephanie… Read More

Nelsonville-York School Board Approves Phased Back-To-School Plan For Fall
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — Nelsonville-York School District board members approved a phased back-to-school plan at the board’s August meeting on Wednesday. Superintendent Rick Edwards said the district worked with the… Read More

New Wastewater Treatment Plant Construction Underway in Nelsonville
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — The city of Nelsonville received help for a project to improve its water system. The Appalachian Regional Commission has awarded a $250,000 grant to the city… Read More