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 Nelsonville City Council held a regular meeting on Monday, July 13, 2026, at 7PM, in Council Chambers at City Hall.
The meeting was streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel at, https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u.
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,
The meeting was streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel at, https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u.
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 will hold a meeting on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at 6:00PM, at City Hall. The meeting is being held to discuss,
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.
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
6:35 PM – Finance Committee
Duration: 20 minutes
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.
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.
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.
The Nelsonville Community Picnic on the Public Square celebrating America’s 250th birthday, scheduled for 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 5, 2026, has been postponed due to predicted severe weather. The event will be rescheduled for a future day and time.
Watch for more future announcements and details.
The City of Nelsonville announces that all City offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026, in observance of the 4th of July independence day holiday. City offices will re-open for business on Monday, July 6, 2026, for regular business hours. The City of Nelsonville wishes everyone a safe and happy 4th of July holiday.
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