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š± New OU archive spotlights Nelsonvilleās Paper Circle and artist Sara Gilfert
Nelsonville, Ohio Patch AM: a 3 min readGood morning Nelsonville! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- New OU archive spotlights Nelsonvilleās Paper Circle and artist Sara Gilfert
- How Nelsonvilleās WAIS and WSEO will mark 55 years on air
Also on today's calendar: 2026 Nelsonville Music Festival - Multiday Pass and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Friday: Cloudy, a thunderstorm; warm, with a high of 86 and low of 59 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 87, low: 63.
- Sunday: A stray t-storm; not as warm, with a high of 76 and low of 54 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Ohio University Libraries unveils the Sara Gilfert Collection (ohio.edu) ā Nelsonvilleās own Paper Circle plays a key role in supporting Ohio University Librariesā newly opened Sara Gilfert Collection, honoring the late papermaker and arts leader. The archive, partly digitized and viewable by appointment at Alden Library, showcases Gilfertās artwork, teaching materials, international papermaking studies, and records from Paper Circleās community arts work in Southeast Ohio. 
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ā¢ Thom Williams (insideradio.com) ā Nelsonville listeners will soon help celebrate broadcaster Thom Williamsā 55 years in radio, as he and his wife operate local stations WAIS and WSEO. During the week of June 17, the stations will give away 55 prizes and air a special āViewpointā callāin show where community members can share memories and congratulations. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Nelsonville
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Upcoming Events in
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ā Featured events ā
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Nelsonville Music Festival 2026 ā
Snow Fork Event Center, 5685 Happy Hollow Rd, Nelsonville
12:00 pm
Thursday June 18
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Other local events
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2026 Nelsonville Music Festival - Multiday Pass ā
Stuart's Opera House, 52 Public Square, Nelsonville
12:00 pm -
Bertha: Grateful Drag ā
Snow Fork Event Center, 5685 Happy Hollow Rd, Nelsonville
12:00 pm -
Nelsonville Music Festival 2026 - Snow Fork Event Center ā
Snow Fork Event Center, 5685 Happy Hollow Rd, Nelsonville
3:00 pm -
Nelsonville Music Festival - Day 3 ā
Snow Fork Event Center, 5685 Happy Hollow Rd, Nelsonville
12:00 pm -
Storytime with Carter ā
Nelsonville Public Library, 95 W Washington St, Nelsonville
11:00 am -
Next Chapter Book Club ā
Nelsonville Public Library, 95 W Washington St, Nelsonville
10:30 am -
Digital Literacy Walk-In Hours ā
Nelsonville Public Library, 95 W Washington St, Nelsonville
11:00 am
Thursday June 18
Saturday June 20
Tuesday June 23
Thursday June 25
Monday July 6
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š Events Nearby
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LEGO Eruption ā
Nelsonville Public Library, 95 W Washington St, Nelsonville
2:30 pm -
Watercolor Workshop: Painting Your Family Tree ā
Nelsonville Public Library, 95 W Washington St, Nelsonville
2:00 pm
Wednesday June 17
Tuesday June 23
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- 7-Eleven, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Store Leader (Assistant Manager) in Nelsonville. Apply here.
- Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep(02167) - 1101 Chestnut St in Nelsonville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Nelsonville here.
š Nearby News
Athens
- Athens council discusses sidewalks, streets and celebrations (athensindependent.com)
- Musical tracing Ohio's founding comes to Athens luncheon series June 19 (sciotovalleyguardian.com)
- It takes a village: Athens community joins forces to rescue stranded ducklings (256today.com)
Logan
- State funding boosts Logan roads tied to Hocking Hills growth (lancastereaglegazette.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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