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Timeline of Nelsonville turmoil

By Keri Johnson ● Government ● July 17, 2023

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 council rows over interim chief’s public remarks

By Keri Johnson ● Government ● June 29, 2023

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.

Survivor services org receives $26 million grant; Nelsonville partner status in limbo

By Sam Stecklow & Keri Johnson ● Economy ● April 13, 2023

The Nelsonville-based nonprofit Survivor Advocacy Outreach Program is poised to expand rapidly over the next few years, with over $30 million in federal and state funding going toward new housing, advocacy, workforce training and mental health services initiatives for survivors of domestic abuse.

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Roell says he brings ‘managerial experience’ to new role as Nelsonville city manager

By Dani Kington & Keri Johnson ● Government ● April 5, 2023

Last week, Bernard “Bernie” Roell became Nelsonville’s fifth city manager since January. Former interim city manager Tracy Galway withdrew from consideration amid a controversy surrounding a mobile home.

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Nelsonville hires Tracy Galway as interim city manager

By Keri Johnson ● Government ● February 2, 2023

Nelsonville City Council hired Tracy Galway at a special meeting Monday night.