Shiloh Antonuccio, Author at Athens County Independent

Another lawsuit seeks clarity on impending Nelsonville transition

By Shiloh Antonuccio ● Government and Politics ● December 11, 2025

The council remained productive at its regular Monday meeting as the city moves rapidly toward an uncertain future.

Nelsonville City Council fills vacant council seats after terms expire

By Shiloh Antonuccio ● Government and Politics ● December 4, 2025

The council appointed three people to fill vacancies, with some familiar faces returning.

A sign for Nelsonville City Hall, and the building's exterior.

Nelsonville City Council conducts business as usual — for now

By Shiloh Antonuccio ● Government and Politics ● November 13, 2025

The council continues to operate normally, as a puzzling future approaches.

Nelsonville City Council moves to block inauguration of new officials

By Shiloh Antonuccio ● Government ● November 7, 2025

Council instructed the city law director to sue the county board of elections and secretary of state to prevent installation of a new government on Jan. 6.

Nelsonville City Council approves appointees for open commission seats

By Shiloh Antonuccio ● Government ● November 6, 2025

The council unanimously approved six people recommended by City Manager Fred Holmes to fill the open seats.

Highway patrol trooper returns to duty after deadly July crash

By Shiloh Antonuccio ● Policing & Courts ● October 30, 2025

The trooper was estimated to be travelling over 120 miles per hour while trying to catch up with a motorist, before he struck a car, killing its occupants.

Nelsonville City Council approves former treasurer, council member

By Shiloh Antonuccio ● Government and Politics ● October 23, 2025

The council approved the appointment of a new council member and reapproved the appointment the former city treasurer who resigned in August.

Ohio Supreme Court upholds rejection of Nelsonville election case

By Shiloh Antonuccio ● Government and Politics ● September 25, 2025

The court denied the city’s second motion for reconsideration in its case involving the repeal of Issue 23 and removal of statutory races from the Nov. 4 general election ballot.