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New flood maps have major implications for small Athens County communities
The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s flood risk maps determine who has to carry flood insurance as well as the location and extent of new development.
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Tolliver appointed permanent Nelsonville Police Department chief
After serving as interim police chief for nearly a year, Devon Tolliver is now permanent chief of the Nelsonville City Police Department. Plus, updates on the city’s proposed dog park.
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Timeline of Nelsonville turmoil
From the police chief’s resignation last year to council member resignation after resignation, since late 2022 the city of Nelsonville’s government and administration has undergone what seems to be endless turnover.
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Nelsonville City Council loses member, moves on $20k settlement
A Nelsonville city council member has resigned amid accusations of attempting to access city email addresses; meanwhile, the city moves to settle a “pending lawsuit” for over $20,000.
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Taylor back on Nelsonville City Council
Following the failure to appoint one of three candidates last week, Nelsonville City Council President Tony Dunfee has appointed Cory Taylor to fill the council’s seventh and final seat. He was sworn in on Tuesday.
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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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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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Justin Booth returns to Nelsonville City Council
Booth rejoins the body after having resigned in January.
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Nelsonville hires Tracy Galway as interim city manager
Nelsonville City Council hired Tracy Galway at a special meeting Monday night.
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Nelsonville names new interim city manager, police chief
City council chose Nelsonville Police Department Sergeant Devon Tolliver to serve as interim police chief and city manager.
