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A councilmember’s planned resignation could lead to a ‘nightmare scenario” for the city of Nelsonville
By: Joshua Hoerner
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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
Nelsonville residents learn how to draw proposed ward maps for the new city government
By: Joshua Hoerner
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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
A former Nelsonville City Council president was arrested for interrupting Monday night’s meeting
By: Hailey Hollinger
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A former Nelsonville City Council president was arrested after interrupting Monday night’s meeting. Two minutes into the meeting, the council was preparing to swear in two… Read More
Unraveling Nelsonville Chapter 2: Power
By: Caleb McCleskey
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NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — The city of Nelsonville has an abnormal power structure. From its city council president all the way to its seventh city council member. Host Hailey Hollinger… Read More
A one-of-a-kind housing program in Ohio offers hope and safety to survivors of sexual violence
By: Kendall Crawford | The Ohio Newsroom
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Warning: This story references sexual violence and suicide. NELSONVILLE, Ohio (The Ohio Newsroom) — Sara loves the way light streams through her Nelsonville apartment windows and shines on her two… Read More
Nelsonville will be getting a new government next year, but it may start off small
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Nelsonville is supposed to begin next year with a new government, but it may not have much government to start with. So far only four people… Read More
Nelsonville voters overwhelmingly said they want a new government. What happens next is less clear
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Now that Nelsonville voters have called for a new government, they need to elect people to run it. That’s supposed to happen next year. But there… Read More
Competitors from more than five states face off at the third annual Rodeo on the Hocking
By: Alex Imwalle
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NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — Hundreds of people pack into a crowded arena for loud music, good food and cowboys. This is the scene of the third annual Rodeo on… Read More
Athens County treasurer candidates make their pitch to voters at a League of Women Voters forum
By: Haley Richardson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – At a forum last week the two candidates for Athens County treasurer emphasized that voters should not underestimate the influence of this office. Taylor Sappington said the… Read More
A dispute over a Nelsonville ballot initiative raises questions about how citizens can change their government
By: David Forster
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NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — The dispute over a proposed ballot initiative that would abolish the Nelsonville city charter raises questions about how Ohioans can exercise their constitutional right to choose… Read More
Supporters of a Nelsonville ballot initiative disbanding the city charter turn their attention to the Court of Appeals
By: Theo Peck-Suzuki | Report for America
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — The fate of a ballot initiative that would disband Nelsonville’s charter government now rests with the Fourth District Court of Appeals. Supporters of the… Read More
An initiative to remake Nelsonville’s city government appears less likely to make the fall ballot
By: Theo Peck-Suzuki | Report for America
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — A judge has put a temporary hold on efforts to advance a ballot initiative that would remake Nelsonville’s city government. The initiative would end… Read More
Nelsonville residents go to court to get an initiative on the ballot to change the city’s government
By: Donovan Varney
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Two Nelsonville residents are asking a judge to order city leaders to put an initiative for a new city government on the November ballot. The initiative,… Read More
Academy uses real-life simulations to teach firefighting skills to teens
By: Haley Swaino
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NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — The call came in: A fire was spreading through an apartment building and into the adjacent body shop. In seconds, nearly 50 trainees were suited up for… Read More
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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