🗳️ Nelsonville voters reject alternative path to new government. The city will proceed with the November-approved Issue 23, which abolishes the city charter and reverts to its pre-charter government structure after 30 years. This transition faces complications, including the need to create ward districts that some council members will represent, as the current charter has only at-large positions. While candidates are running for some positions in the new government, no one has yet filed for treasurer or law director roles. The League of Women Voters is working to create a ward map by July, after which only write-in candidates could run for those positions.
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⚖️ Nelsonville sues former councilman over a few hundred dollars. The city claims Greg Smith violated a settlement agreement by requesting payment for council work from December 2023 to February 2024. Smith previously received $137,500 in a settlement that prohibited him from seeking "any further compensation" from the city. Smith argues his request isn't "back pay" since it's for work after the settlement was signed, while city officials insist the agreement's language clearly covers this period. The lawsuit seeks over $25,000 in damages and a court order forcing Smith to comply with the settlement terms.
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📺 Veteran journalist Martin Savidge credits WOUB for his successful career. The former CNN, NBC, and PBS correspondent attributes his four-decade journalism career to the hands-on experience he gained at Ohio University's WOUB. After graduating in 1981, Savidge covered major international conflicts from Afghanistan to Ukraine, earning prestigious accolades including Emmy awards, Edward R. Murrow Awards, and a Peabody Award. He values how WOUB provided real-world broadcasting experience, allowing him to work as a professional journalist while still a student. After years reporting globally, Savidge has recently stepped back from journalism to spend time with family.
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