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The Indy Bulletin Board: Athens County Events, Announcements, Public Meetings, & Local News Roundup 8/6–14
Local news roundup Note: The Athens County Independent is not responsible for errors in other outlets’ coverage. Ohio will hold a special election tomorrow, Tuesday, Aug. 8. Voters will decide whether to make it more difficult to amend the Ohio Constitution. The polls will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Check your polling…
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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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Lawsuit over SEORJ inmate death to move forward after appellate court decision
A lawsuit against Southeast Ohio Regional Jail employees over the death of a detainee will move forward, following a court ruling.
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Nelsonville council rows over interim chief’s public remarks
The Nelsonville City Council meeting Monday night took an unexpected turn during the announcements section at the end of the meeting. One council member said he’s contacting the secretary of state regarding other members’ resignations and returns; another defended the interim police chief/city manager’s public comments.
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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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Hocking College’s Black Diamond Music Festival returns after big expenses last year
Hocking College funded last year’s inaugural Black Diamond Music Festival through $224,885 in “college support,” records obtained by the Independent show. The college is set to hold the second BDMF this weekend, June 9–10.
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Justin Booth returns to Nelsonville City Council
Booth rejoins the body after having resigned in January.
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Should Southeast Ohio be worried after East Palestine disaster?
The Ohio Governor’s Office says Southeast Ohio appears safe, but the response from independent scientists was mixed.
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Nelsonville City Council adds two new members
Two down, one to go: Nelsonville City Council filled two of three vacant seats at its Monday night meeting, with residents Nancy Bumgardner and Glennda Tingle.
