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Infrastructure

  • Nelsonville Public Square with partial collapse of The Mine

    Partial wall collapse threatens historic Nelsonville buildings

    Keri Johnson

    February 19, 2026

    The city closed off the eastern side of Nelsonville Public Square and three businesses after part of The Mine Tavern collapsed last week. Read More

Housing

  • Local landlords settle federal sexual harassment case for $480k

    Local landlords settle federal sexual harassment case for $480k

    December 18, 2025
  • Sunset Shelter renovations stall after two rounds of construction bids

    Sunset Shelter renovations stall after two rounds of construction bids

    December 18, 2025
  • Conestoga Huts project moves forward after public hearing (Updated)

    Conestoga Huts project moves forward after public hearing (Updated)

    October 23, 2025
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Transportation

  • ODOT public meeting addresses blasting for U.S. 33 expansion project

    ODOT public meeting addresses blasting for U.S. 33 expansion project

    September 11, 2025
  • Coolville culvert repairs near completion; state route to reopen soon

    Coolville culvert repairs near completion; state route to reopen soon

    August 15, 2025
  • What to know about this weekend’s flooding and road closures

    What to know about this weekend’s flooding and road closures

    April 4, 2025
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