Nelsonville Public Square closed Sat, 7/18/2026, 12PM until Midnight for The Mine Tavern reopening celebration, avoid area, use alternate route

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The City of Nelsonville announces that the Public Square will be closed to traffic on Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 12:00PM until Midnight for The Mine Tavern reopening celebration. There will be no parking allowed on the Public Square starting at 11:30AM, Saturday, July 18, 2026. The Mine Tavern will open their doors to the public at 2:00PM and hold a ribbon cutting ceremony at 4:00PM followed with live music into the evening.

Unauthorized cars will be towed away at the owner’s expense. Please avoid this area and use an alternate route.

Ohio EPA has issued an Air Quality Advisory for Ohio, Thu, 7/16/2026 from 7AM until midnight, air quality expected to be in the “unhealthy for sensitive groups” range

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The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, Thursday, July 16, 2026, from 7:00 AM until midnight.

Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality. The Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the “unhealthy for sensitive groups” range.

What to Do During an Air Quality Advisory

  • Take the bus, carpool, bike or walk instead of driving
  • Refuel your vehicle after 6 p.m., do not top off when refueling and tighten the gas cap
  • Do not idle your vehicle
  • Combine trips or eliminate unnecessary vehicle trips
  • Keep your vehicle maintained with properly inflated tires and timely oil changes
  • Avoid use of gasoline-powered lawn equipment on Air Quality Advisory days
  • Avoid use of oil-based paints and stains on Air Quality Advisory days
  • Never burn leaves or other yard trimmings
  • Always burn clean, seasoned wood in outdoor fire pits, fireplaces and wood stoves
  • Avoid using fire pits or fireplaces for non-essential home heating on Air Quality Advisory days
  • Conserve electricity

For additional actions and information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency`s web site at epa.ohio.gov

Nelsonville S Harper St closed between Chestnut St and Poplar St, Sat, 7/18/2026, 10AM until 2PM for Nelsonville Wesleyan Church family fun day, avoid area, use alternative route

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The City of Nelsonville announces that the Nelsonville Wesleyan Church will be closing South Harper Street in Front of the Church on Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 10:00AM until 2:00PM. The street closure is for their annual family fun day. South Harper Street will be closed to traffic between Chestnut Street and Poplar Street.

Watch for pedestrians in the area. Please avoid this area and use an alternative route.

The City of Nelsonville Finance Committee held a meeting, Mon 7/213/2026 Recording at https://youtu.be/9Z5b29wmxjs

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The City of Nelsonville Finance Committee held a meeting on Monday, July 13, 2026, at 6:35PM at City Hall. The meeting was held to discuss,

  • Changing the Special Projects Coordinator position from hourly to salaried employment.
  • The potential police-services contract between the City of Nelsonville and the Village of Buchtel.

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

Nelsonville Planning & Development Committee held a meeting, Mon, 7/13/2026 Recording available at https://youtu.be/ee8jIUq64NQ

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The City of Nelsonville Planning and Development Committee held a meeting on Monday, July 13, 2026, at 6:20PM. The meeting was held to discuss authorization of the Athens County Land Bank to demolish designated structures in the City of Nelsonville.

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

The Nelsonville Dog Park Board meeting Thu, 7/16/2026, 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, July 16, 2026, at 6:00PM, at City Hall. The meeting is being held to discuss,

  • Dog Park dedication.
  • Discuss ongoing projects for Ohio One Time Strategic Community Investment Grant, award $130,000.00.

Citizens comments may be made in person or Emailed to nelsonvillecity@gmail.com by 1PM, Thursday, July 16, 2026. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.

Nelsonville City Council Committee meetings Mon, 7/13/2026, 6:20PM 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, July 13, 2026, at City Hall prior to the scheduled regular City Council meeting.

6:20 PM – Planning and Development Committee
Duration: 15 minutes

  • Discussion regarding authorization of the Athens County Land Bank to demolish designated structures in the City of Nelsonville.

6:35 PM – Finance Committee
Duration: 20 minutes

  • Discussion regarding changing the Special Projects Coordinator position from hourly to salaried employment.
  • Discussion regarding the potential police-services contract between the City of Nelsonville and the Village of Buchtel.

Citizens comments may be made in person or Emailed to councilclerk@cityofnelsonville.com by 1PM, Monday, July 13, 2026. The meetings 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 regular meeting Mon, 7/13/2026, 7PM in Council Chambers at City Hall, the public is invited and encouraged to attend

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The Nelsonville City Council will hold a regular Council meeting on Monday, July 13, 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, July 13, 2026. The meeting may be streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel at https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.

Athens Co Flood Watch 12PM, Thu, 7/9/2026, until 8AM, Sun, 7/12/2026, excessive rainfall may cause flooding

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The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Athens County in effect from 12:00 PM, Thursday, July 9, 2026, until 8:00 AM, Sunday, July 12, 2026.

WHAT…Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

WHERE…Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and West Virginia.

WHEN… From 12:00 PM, Thursday, July 9, 2026, until 8:00 AM, Sunday, July 12, 2026

IMPACTS…Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected today through Saturday night across the region. Locally heavy rainfall is expected at times, with the potential for instances of flash flooding given recent rainfall, especially in locations that have compromised soils. Flooding potential will be greatest on Friday and Saturday when showers and thunderstorms will be numerous. – http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

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