Nelsonville civic affairs

Stories

Investigations, civic decisions, and community stories from Nelsonville—written for readers and supported by records.

Ohio State Board action

Kevin Lowry and the Nelsonville Cross

An educator-permit revocation, the Hocking College investigation, and Lowry’s public leadership roles.

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Council history

Gregory Smith’s removal proceedings

Follow the dates and recorded votes in Nelsonville’s 2021 residency dispute.

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Issued insurance records

2026 Bigfoot Festival insurance records

Issued coverage documents, the City of Nelsonville additional-insured endorsement, and the June 1 paid receipt.

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Official recognitionResolution 2377

Preserving the Mechum Tiles

How Charlotte Beach and Amy Hollenbaugh preserved a substantial intact section of historic Mechum Building tilework, and the official City Council recognition that followed.

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Reported accountDeveloping

Buckeye Drive-Thru liquor-permit dispute

A report on the effort to reopen the former drive-through business at 701 Chestnut Street, the TREX liquor-permit process, and claims that local officials have worked to challenge or delay the permit.

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