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Nelsonville police racism lawsuit ends in $60k settlement
The lawsuit argued that the city of Nelsonville and former city employees violated the civil rights of a Black resident and his family.
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Wrongful death lawsuit against ex-Hocking College officer dismissed
A settlement agreement was likely reached in the lawsuit against former officer Cecil Morrison, who shot and killed Nelsonville resident Michael Whitmer in 2021.
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Ohio University appeals state decision certifying faculty union (Updated)
Organizers continue to warn that a decision in OU’s favor could hinder organized labor across the state.
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Judge rules default judgement against church on most Bellar claims
A federal judge has mostly granted a motion of default judgment against a Waverly, Ohio, church in a case brought by an Amesville woman formerly known as Serah Bellar.
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Former auditor’s office employee pleads guilty to felony charges
A former Athens County Auditor’s office employee has pleaded guilty to two third-degree felony charges as part of an agreement with the Athens County Prosecutor’s Office.
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Nelsonville council membership fight goes back to appeals court
The Ohio Supreme Court said the appeals court erred in dismissing the case on grounds that the plaintiffs waited too long to file suit.
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Nelsonville approves nearly $100k settlement with former attorney
Garry Hunter alleged in a 2023 lawsuit that the city failed to compensate him for work he performed as city attorney.
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The year’s biggest stories (in no particular order)
We published over 260 news articles this year. Join us for a look back — and a look ahead at 2025.
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State auditor issued guidance on email scams in April
The bulletin’s warning that public employees could be held liable if they failed to heed its guidance could affect the city of Athens.
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Athens moves to freeze assets after electronic theft of $722k
The city has sued to freeze an account where it sent a payment it thought was for the firm that built the Stimson Avenue fire HQ.
