Athens Co Cold Weather Advisory from 9PM, Mon, 1/19/2026, until 12PM, Tue, 1/20/2026, wind chills as low as 10 below expected

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The National Weather Service has issued a Cold Weather Advisory for Athens County in effect from 9:00 PM, Monday, January 19, 2026, until 12:00 PM, Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

WHAT…Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected.

WHERE…Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and central, northeast, northern, southeast, southern, and western West Virginia.

WHEN…From 9:00 PM, Monday, January 19, 2026, until 12:00 PM, Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

IMPACTS…The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on Twitter and Facebook pages.

Nelsonville City Council Committee meetings Tue, 01/20/2026, at City Hall starting at 6PM, the public is invited and encouraged to attend

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The City of Nelsonville announces that the following City Council Committees will be holding meetings on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at City Hall.

6:00 PM – Police and Fire Committee
Duration: 30 minutes

  • Review of previously referred matters not yet completed
  • Police Department
    • 2025 Annual Summary
    • Total calls for service (all categories)
    • Number of personnel
    • Update on K-9 program
  • Fire Department
    • 2025 Annual Summary
    • Total calls for service (all categories)
    • Number of fires and causes
    • Number of personnel
    • Update on MARCS system
  • Safety Town
  • BatterySafetyNow.org
  • Open Discussion
    • Upcoming deadlines
    • Upcoming events
    • Discussion regarding drug activity on Elizabeth Street
  • City Manager update

6:30 PM – Judiciary Committee
Estimated Duration: 1 hour

  • Discussion of Ad Hoc committee scope
  • Discussion with Code Enforcement regarding alternative plans for rental fees
  • Possible Public Entities Pool of Ohio (PEP), update
  • City Manager update

7:30 PM – Parks and Recreation Committee
Estimated Duration: 30 to 45 minutes

  • Open discussion regarding community build at Nelsonville Commons
  • Update on community build
  • Possible update and discussion on Youth League Baseball
  • City Manager update

8:15 PM – Finance Committee
Estimated Duration: 1 hour

  • Discussion of budget amendments
  • Discussion regarding funding for pool coating
  • City Manager update

9:15 PM – Planning and Development Committee
Estimated Duration: 45 minutes

  • Bike lane discussion
  • Historic District signage
  • Discussion regarding paving in the downtown area
  • Discussion of the Nelsonville city motto
  • Citizen comments

10:00 PM – Street Committee
Estimated Duration: 30 minutes

  • City Manager update

Citizens comments may be made in person or Emailed to councilclerk@cityofnelsonville.com by 1PM, Tuesday, January 20, 2026. The meeting may be streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.

Athens Co Winter Weather Advisory from 7PM, Fri, 01/16/2026, until 8AM, Sat, 01/17/2026, 1 to 3 inches of snow possible

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The National Weather Service has issued a WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY for Athens County in effect from 7:00 PM, Friday, January 16 until 8:00 AM, Saturday, January 17, 2026.

WHAT – Snow expected. Total snow accumulation between 1 and 3 inches.

WHERE – A portion of southeast Ohio, including Athens County.

WHEN – From 7:00 PM, Friday, January 16 until 8:00 AM, Saturday, January 17, 2026.

IMPACTS – Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan for slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS – Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5-1-1 or by accessing the online traffic and roadway portal for your state.

Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on Twitter and Facebook pages.

Nelsonville Dog Park Board meeting Thu, 01/15/2026, 6PM, at City Hall, the public is invited and encouraged to attend

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The Nelsonville Dog Park Board will hold a meeting on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 6:00PM, at City Hall. The meeting is being held to discuss,

  • Grants and fundraising.
  • Dog Park signage.
  • Grand opening in spring.
  • Use of old sewer plant building.
  • Shade trees and or shade shelters.
  • Security lighting.
  • Security cameras.
  • Emergency telephone box.
  • Tentative, 2026 Dog Swim, Monday, September 14, 2026, 4PM to 7PM.

Citizens comments may be made in person or Emailed to nelsonvillecity@gmail.com by 1PM, Thursday, January 15, 2026. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.

Nelsonville Utilities Committee meeting Mon, 01/12/2026, 6:30PM at City Hall, the public is invited and encouraged to attend

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The City of Nelsonville Utilities Committee will hold a meeting on Monday, January 12, 2026, at 6:30PM at City Hall. The meeting is being held to discuss the city’s trash hauling contract.

Citizens comments may be made in person or Emailed to councilclerk@cityofnelsonville.com by 1PM, Monday, January 12, 2026. The meeting may be streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.

City of Nelsonville accepting letters of interest and resumes for city auditor position. Individuals may submit letter of interest and resume to administration@cityofnelsonville.com

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The City of Nelsonville is accepting letters of interest and resumes for the position of city auditor. This position is for the charter auditors remaining term until December 1, 2027. The position responsibilities are as follows:

  • The City Auditor is a Full-time non-partisan position making $60,000 per year.
  • The position includes the following benefits:
    • Health, vision, dental, life insurance coverages
    • OPERS retirement membership
    • Ohio 457 availability
    • Flexible hours
    • Opportunities for training and growth
  • The charter requires a candidate to be a resident and qualified elector for one (1) year before the election. So effectively, qualified candidates should be a resident/elector before November of 2026.
  • There is an expectation that the candidate will be available for shadowing and training before the 1-1-2026 start date.
  • The position will be responsible for a range of duties
    • Maintaining the City’s accounting books and ledger. Overseeing all revenue into the City and all expenses out of the city, except Mayor’s Court which is managed elsewhere
    • Check writing and meticulous record keeping for accounts payable
    • Payroll processing
    • Managing the annual audit
    • Benefits and pension management
    • Managing and supervising the collection and processing of the City’s 1.75% income tax.
    • Representing the City at a range of public and regional events and trainings
    • Reporting to council monthly
    • A range of annual, quarterly, and monthly report generation and submission to a long list of state, federal, and partner agencies
    • Managing 3 full time staff members
    • Fiduciary duty to the City taxpayer and financial advisor to the City Council
    • A range of other duties and responsibilities.
    • The candidate must produce a $1,000,000 public service bond to take the position. The costs of the bond policy are to be paid by the City.

Interested individuals may submit a letter of interest and resume to administration@cityofnelsonville.com or 211 Lake Hope Drive Nelsonville, Ohio 45764 (Attn: City Manager’s Office)