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Charter council elects new vice president, tables fee ordinance
McCray Powell is now the vice president of the charter Nelsonville City Council.
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Nelsonville still examining pool possibilities
The charter Nelsonville City Council is pursuing additional information about the site of its closed pool.
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Washington County injection wells stop operating amid migration concerns
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources suspects the four wells may have impacted surrounding oil and gas production.
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Nelsonville council adopts pool resolution, repeals
The Nelsonville statutory council Monday passed a resolution about the city pool and repealed the other council’s recent measures.
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County committee appoints Athens auditor, treasurer
Josh Thomas and Jason Schroer will take over as city auditor and treasurer, respectively, following the retirement of Kathy Hecht.
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Grant funds save Produce Perks at Athens Farmers Market
The program, which helps SNAP recipients access fresh produce, was previously funded through a federal grant terminated in April 2025.
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Nelsonville to seek second opinion on pool
The Nelsonville City Council operating under the charter also heard updates from the auditor.
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Governor vetoes outdoor rec funding cut (Updated)
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said the funding cut “would unnecessarily harm” economic development in Appalachian Ohio.
