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Fiddlers contest showcases diverse talents, musical styles
The annual event brought fiddlers of all ages and backgrounds together to compete and share their talents.
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Ohio’s national forest to change its name (Updated)
The forest service announced on Monday that it had proposed a name change for the Wayne National Forest per “requests from American Indian Tribes and local community members.”
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Nelsonville to pay $21k fine over former city manager’s contract mishap (Updated)
Also, the state recently declined to investigate accusations that council members illegally accessed city email addresses.
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Bleeding Heart Boutique opens in Uptown Athens
Loud patterns, bright colors and vintage clothing define Bleeding Heart Boutique.
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Timeline of Nelsonville turmoil
From the police chief’s resignation last year to council member resignation after resignation, since late 2022 the city of Nelsonville’s government and administration has undergone what seems to be endless turnover.
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Nelsonville City Council loses member, moves on $20k settlement
A Nelsonville city council member has resigned amid accusations of attempting to access city email addresses; meanwhile, the city moves to settle a “pending lawsuit” for over $20,000.
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Athens County projects earmarked in new biennial budget
Three Athens County projects will collectively receive over $1 million in funding from the state’s next biennial budget.
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Nelsonville council rows over interim chief’s public remarks
The Nelsonville City Council meeting Monday night took an unexpected turn during the announcements section at the end of the meeting. One council member said he’s contacting the secretary of state regarding other members’ resignations and returns; another defended the interim police chief/city manager’s public comments.
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Appalachian Cancer Survivor Project heals through art
The Appalachian Cancer Survivor Project is an Athens-based group for cancer survivors, caregivers and more.
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Taylor back on Nelsonville City Council
Following the failure to appoint one of three candidates last week, Nelsonville City Council President Tony Dunfee has appointed Cory Taylor to fill the council’s seventh and final seat. He was sworn in on Tuesday.
