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Nelsonville Public Square ongoing traffic closures: Feb. 2026
Nelsonville’s Public Square remains closed and barricaded to all vehicle and pedestrian traffic from the Dew House to the end of Rhapsody restaurant until further notice, as a result of a partial structure collapse at The Mine Tavern.
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Nelsonville boil order through Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026
The Nelsonville Water Department has issued a boil order for Poplar Street from Desteiguer Street to Burr Oak Boulevard until 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19.
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Nelsonville elects mayor amid uncertain future
Nelsonville elected its first mayor since the 1990s — but whether newly elected officials get to serve remains uncertain.
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Nelsonville roundtable forum sparks discussion among community members
Nelsonville candidates engaged with local residents at a voter forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of Athens County.
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Ohio Supreme Court upholds rejection of Nelsonville election case
The court denied the city’s second motion for reconsideration in its case involving the repeal of Issue 23 and removal of statutory races from the Nov. 4 general election ballot.
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Newly appointed council member resigns from Nelsonville City Council
Council President Gregg Clement announced during Monday’s meeting that newly appointed council member Wesley Henderson has resigned.
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Nelsonville City Council approves new auditor, following withdrawal (Updated)
The council approved Nicholas Smith to serve as city auditor, following Dakota Saul’s withdrawal from consideration.
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Board of elections denies Nelsonville write-in candidate protest (Updated)
The Athens County Board of Elections on Thursday denied a protest filed against write-in candidates who have been certified to run for office this November, in races based upon Issue 23.
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Nelsonville residents, council members quarrel following special meeting
After the council adjourned a special meeting without public comment, some displeased attendees still voiced their concerns with council members.
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Nelsonville elections Ohio Supreme Court case reopens
The Ohio Supreme Court granted the city’s motion for reconsideration after it closed a suit seeking to remove some races from the November general election ballot.
