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Village of Albany prepares sewer annexation for future development
The village of Albany moves forward with sewer annexation plans to develop areas for business and residential needs.
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What you need to know about the Aug. 8 special election
If all goes according to plan, Ohio will hold a special election in just two months, on Aug. 8. On the ballot is a single issue which would make it more difficult to amend the Ohio constitution.
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Former Nelsonville city manager, police officers named in racism lawsuit
All three former Nelsonville Police Department employees named in the suit now work for the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office. Two faced prior, separate allegations of racism.
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Tri-County HVAC student earns gold, trip to nationals
“It was absolutely shocking. I did not know what to think for half an hour afterward.”
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Nelsonville has inconsistent record with resignation, rescission process
Records provided to the Athens County Independent show that former Nelsonville City Manager Scott Frank resigned and rescinded his resignation.
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Former Hocking College athletic director claims he was not made aware of complaints against him
Amid scrutiny over Hocking College’s protections for students, the Independent reports that the school received numerous complaints about its former athletic director, including multiple complaints he claims the college never revealed to him.
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Nelsonville turmoil continues as council fails to welcome Roell back as city manager
Nelsonville City Council hosted an overflow crowd for its regular meeting Monday night, with many residents turning out to support former Nelsonville City Manager Bernie Roell.
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Ohio environmentalists and oil companies battle state over dumping of fracking wastewater
Advocates for both sides say public drinking water may be tainted by underground leaks of “produced water” from fracking.
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Recreation council plans Baileys Trail visitor center
The 5,000-square-foot visitors center will be built off West Bailey Road and could include space for Chauncey entrepreneurs as well as trail system offices.
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Bernie Roell attempts to rescind resignation as Nelsonville City Manager
Within 24 hours of announcing his resignation as Nelsonville City Manager, Bernie Roell emailed city council to rescind that resignation. City council members did not agree on whether that rescission was effective.
