Athens Co WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY in effect for Mon, 03/02/2026, from 4AM until 12PM, snow and sleet accumulations up to one to two inches and ice accumulations

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The National Weather Service has issued a WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY for Athens County in effect Monday, March 2, 2026, from 4:00 AM until 12:00 PM.

WHAT…Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations up to one to two inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze to a few hundredths of an inch.

WHERE…Portions of the middle Ohio Valley and central West Virginia, including Athens County.

WHEN… Monday, March 2, 2026, from 4:00 AM until 12:00 PM.

IMPACTS…Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan for slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of falling and injury.

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 City Council Special Meeting Mon, 03/02/2026, 7:10PM, at city hall, the public are invited and encouraged to attend

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The Nelsonville City Council will hold a special meeting on Monday, March 2, 2026, at 7:10 PM, at City Hall. The meeting has been called to discuss and take possible action on the following items,

  • Amending non-union employee compensation.
  • Authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with an outside structural engineer.
  • Budget amendment providing for fencing improvements at Polley Field.
  • Possible executive session, pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22(G), to consider matters involving personnel and legal matters.

Nelsonville Code of Ordinances, § 4.07 Special meetings – …Any request for a special meeting and the notice calling same shall the subject(s) to be considered, and such meeting shall be limited to a consideration of such subject(s).

Citizens’ comments may be made in person or Emailed to councilclerk@cityofnelsonville.com by 1PM, Monday, March 2, 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.

Nelsonville City Council Committee Meetings Mon, 03/01/2026, starting at 5:00PM, at city hall, the public are 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 Monday, March 2, 2026, at City Hall.

5:00 PM – Parks and Recreation Committee
Duration: 45 minutes

  • Concession Building at Polley Field – Schedule activation of water and electric service
  • Polley Field – Fencing discussion
  • Funding Request – Nelsonville-York Middle School Softball (Coaches presentation; season begins mid-March)
  • Nelson Commons Playground – Delivery and installation update
  • Nelsonville Water Park – Update

5:45 PM – Police and Fire Committee
Estimated Duration: 15 minutes

  • Update – K-9 Officer Alex

6:00 PM – Finance Committee
Estimated Duration: 30 minutes

  • Consideration – Salaries for non-union employees

6:30 PM – Planning and Develop Committee
Estimated Duration: 25 minutes

Discussion – Code Enforcement Authorization Statute

Citizens comments may be made in person or Emailed to councilclerk@cityofnelsonville.com by 1PM, Monday, March 2, 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.

Nelsonville Poplar St/ Burr Oak BLVD intersection closed Mon, 3/2, and Tue, 3/3, 2026, from 8AM to 5PM each day, and open overnight, avoid area, use alternative route

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The City of Nelsonville announces that the intersection of Poplar Street and Burr Oak Boulevard will be closed Monday, March 2, and Tuesday, March 3, 2026, to perform a water line installation under the roadway. The intersection will be closed each day from 8:00AM until 5:00PM each day. The intersection will be open overnight between the workdays. Please avoid this area and use an alternative route.

Nelsonville E Washington St closed to all through traffic from the Public SQ to Jefferson St, Thu, 02/26/2026, 8AM to 12PM, please avoid area and use alternative route

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The City of Nelsonville announces that East Washington Street between the Public Square and Jefferson Street will be closed to all through traffic Thursday, February 26, 2026, beginning at 8:00AM until 12:00PM. Local traffic is permitted for local street residents. This closure is necessary to provide parking for school buses transporting school children for a special performance at Stuart’s Opera House. Please avoid this area and use an alternative route.

Nelsonville boil order, SR691 from bike path to Kimberly RD, and Kimberly RD from SR691 to Wolfe-Bennet Road, until 12PM, Wed, 2/25/2026, boil cooking and drinking water (3) minutes before consuming

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The Nelsonville Water Department has issued a boil order for State Route 691 from the bike path to Kimberly Road, and Kimberly Road from State Route 691 to Wolfe-Bennet Road.

This boil order is due to a fire hydrant being hit by a car and repaired. The boil order will be in effect for the area until 12:00 PM, Wednesday, February 25, 2026.

When a boil order is in effect, we ask all who are affected to boil their cooking and drinking water for three (3) minutes before being consumed.

Nelsonville City Council regular meeting Mon, 02/23/2026, 7PM at City Hall, the public are invited and encouraged to attend

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The Nelsonville City Council will hold a regular Council meeting on Monday, February 23, 2026, at 7:00PM in Council Chambers at City Hall.

Citizens’ comments and business and organizational comments may be made in person or Emailed to councilclerk@cityofnelsonville.com by 1PM, Monday, February 23, 2026. The meeting may be streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel at https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u. The public are invited and encouraged to attend.

Nelsonville City Council Special Meeting, on, 2/17/2026 Recording at https://youtu.be/2B_5qj-evsk

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The Nelsonville City Council held a special meeting on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 7:45PM. The meeting was called to discuss and take possible action on,

  • Consider City Attorney recommendation for Outside Council.
  • Possible executive session, pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22(G), to consider matters involving personnel and legal matters.

The meeting was streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel at, https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u.

Nelsonville Planning & Development Committee held a meeting, Tue, 02/17/2026 Recording at https://youtu.be/oGIxyg6M-Xc

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The City of Nelsonville Planning and Development Committee held a meeting on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 6:50PM. The meeting was held to discuss,

  •  America 250 initiative
  • Possibility of honoring a community member
  • Discussion regarding formation of a grant writing committee for buildings located on the Square

The meeting was streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel at, https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u.