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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Records provided to the Athens County Independent show that former Nelsonville City Manager Scott Frank resigned and rescinded his resignation.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.
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Nelsonville City Manager Bernie Roell resigns amid tension with council members
Nelsonville City Manager Bernie Roell resigned Monday night after six weeks in the position. Roell was the fifth city manager this year.
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Athens City Council resumes discussions on upcoming waste contract’s end
Athens City Council continues to discuss the approaching end of the current solid waste contract and AHRC’s emergency contract proposal.
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Man convicted in Nelsonville child Eli Spangler’s death released early; civil case settles
Donald Platt, a Nelsonville man convicted in the 2021 death of Eli Spangler, an 11-year-old boy, was released from prison last week. Meanwhile, attorneys reached a $101,000 settlement agreement in a related civil suit.
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Justin Booth returns to Nelsonville City Council
Booth rejoins the body after having resigned in January.
