The City of Nelsonville Finance Committee held a meeting on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 6:30PM at City Hall. The meeting was held to discuss funding for middle school baseball.
The meeting was streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel at, https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u.
The City of Nelsonville Police and Fire Committee held a meeting on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 6:15 PM at City Hall. The meeting was held to discuss,
The meeting was streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel at, https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u.
The City of Nelsonville Street Committee held a meeting on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 5:30PMat City Hall. The meeting was held to discuss,
The meeting was streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel at, https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u.
The Nelsonville Division of Fire wants to alert the public that there will be shoring and stabilization operations occurring at The Mine Tavern, located at 14 Public Square, today Wednesday, February 18, 2026. The property owner is bringing in a specialized contractor to attempt to stabilize the partially collapsed building. We do not have an exact time the contractor will arrive on site. The Nelsonville Division of Fire will be onsite while the contractor is working.
Reminder, the East side of the Public Square remains closed and barricaded to all vehicle and pedestrian traffic from the Dew House to the end of Rhapsody restaurant until further notice. Please avoid this area and use an alternative route. Further updates will be released as information becomes available.
The Nelsonville Water Department has issued a boil order for Poplar Street from Desteiguer Street to Burr Oak Boulevard.
This boil order is due to a new water line being tied into the system. The boil order will be in effect for the area until 3:00 PM, Thursday, February 19, 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.
The Nelsonville City Council will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 7:45 PM, at City Hall. The meeting has been called to discuss and take possible action on the following items,
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, Tuesday, February 17, 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.
The City of Nelsonville announces that the following City Council Committees will be holding meetings on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at City Hall.
5:30 PM – Street Committee
Duration: 30 – 45 minutes
6:15 PM – Police and Fire Committee
Estimated Duration: 10 – 15 minutes
6:30 PM – Finance Committee
Estimated Duration: 20 minutes
6:50 PM – Planning and Develop Committee
Estimated Duration: 30 minutes
Citizens comments may be made in person or Emailed to councilclerk@cityofnelsonville.com by 1PM, Tuesday, February 17, 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.
The Nelsonville Division of Fire has received the final structural condition assessment for The Mine Tavern, located at 14 Public Square. The structural condition assessment was conducted by Derwacter & Associates, LLC from Zanesville. The structural condition assessment has the following conclusions and recommendations,
Conclusions
Based on the observed conditions, it is the opinion of the undersigned structural engineer that the building represents an immediate and significant collapse hazard. The compromised north wall, unsupported floor and roof framing, and deteriorated east and west masonry walls create a high risk of progressive structural failure.
The structure is not safe for occupancy in any capacity. Continued access to the building presents an unacceptable risk to life safety.
Continued progressive failure could pose a risk to the adjacent buildings to the north and south, sidewalk, and street located to the west of the building.
Recommendations
The building should be immediately secured to prevent unauthorized entry.
Adjacent buildings, as well as the sidewalk and roadway along the west side of the structure, should be closed until the hazard is mitigated.
Immediate action should be taken to either shore and stabilize the structure or proceed with controlled demolition, with careful consideration given to the protection of adjacent structures.
The full assessment is attached and can also be downloaded at https://tinyurl.com/3j3f4ksu.
The East side of the Public Square remains closed and barricaded to all vehicle and pedestrian traffic from the Dew House to the end of Rhapsody restaurant until further notice. Please avoid this area and use an alternative route. Further updates will be released as information becomes available.
The National Weather Service has issued a DENSE FOG ADVISORY for Athens County in effect from 10:00 PM, Sunday, February 15, 2026, until 10:00 AM, Monday, February 16, 2026.
WHAT…Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
WHERE…Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and northern and western West Virginia. This includes Athens County.
WHEN…From 10:00 PM, Sunday, February 15, 2026, until 10:00 AM, Monday, February 16, 2026.
IMPACTS…Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.
CORRECTION
Earlier news releases concerning The Mine Tavern partial structural collapse contained an informational error. A structural engineer has issued an emergency opinion that The Mine Tavern is structurally unsafe, and its current condition jeopardizes the safety of the Dew House and Rhapsody restaurant. The engineer did not say the building needs to be demolished. An engineer’s full report will be issued within 24 hours. The decision to demolish the building is up to the property owner or by the city for public safety.
The East side of the Public Square has been closed and barricaded to all vehicle and pedestrian traffic from the Dew House to the end of Rhapsody restaurant until further notice. Please avoid this area and use an alternative route. Further updates will be released as information becomes available.
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