Nelsonville Dog Park Board meeting Thu, 03/19/2026, 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, March 19, 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 shade shelters.
  • Security lighting.
  • Security cameras.
  • Emergency telephone box.
  • Gravel for parking lot and road
  • 2026 Dog Swim cancelled until pool is reopened.

Citizens comments may be made in person or Emailed to nelsonvillecity@gmail.com by 1PM, Thursday, March 19, 2026. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.

Athens Co WIND ADVISORY, Mon, 3/16/2026, from midnight until 11AM, South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected

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The National Weather Service has issued a WIND ADVISORY for Athens County in effect for Monday, March 16, 2026, from midnight until 11:00 AM.

WHAT…South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.

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

WHEN… Monday, March 16, 2026, from midnight until 11:00 AM.

IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down, and scattered power outages may result.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS…The strongest winds are expected just ahead of, coincident with, and just behind the cold front.

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

Nelsonville Poplar St/ Burr Oak BLVD intersection closed Mon, 3/16, and Tue, 3/17, 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 16, and Tuesday, March 17, 2026, to perform a water line installation work 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.

Athens Co WIND ADVISORY, Fri, 3/13/2026, 8AM until 8PM, SW winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected

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The National Weather Service has issued a WIND ADVISORY for Athens County in effect Friday, March 13, 2026, from 8:00AM until 8:00PM.

WHAT…Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

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

WHEN… Friday, March 13, 2026, from 8:00AM until 8:00PM.

IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down, and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.

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

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT for Gusty winds 35 to 40 mph expected this afternoon 3/11/2026, isolated gusts more than 45 mph possible

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The National Weather Service has issued a SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT. Gusty winds of 35 to 40 mph are expected this afternoon 3/11/2026, with isolated gusts more than 45 mph possible. Higher wind gusts could occur within thunderstorms.

These gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Use extra caution when driving this afternoon, especially if operating a high-profile vehicle.

ATHENS CO TORNADO WATCH UNTIL 5PM, WED, 3/11/2026, WATCH FOR RAPIDLY CHANGING WEATHER CONDITIONS

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THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A TORNADO WATCH FOR ATHENS COUNTY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5:00 PM, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2026.

REMEMBER, A TORNADO WATCH MEANS CONDITIONS ARE FAVORABLE FOR TORNADOES AND SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS IN AND CLOSE TO THE WATCH AREA. PERSONS IN THESE AREAS SHOULD BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR THREATENING WEATHER CONDITIONS AND LISTEN FOR LATER STATEMENTS AND POSSIBLE WARNINGS.

STAY TUNED TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO, LOCAL TV, RADIO OR YOUR CABLE TELEVISION PROVIDER FOR LATER STATEMENTS AND POSSIBLE WARNINGS.

Athens Co TORNADO WATCH until 8PM, Sat, 3/7/2026, watch for rapidly changing weather conditions

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THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A TORNADO WATCH FOR ATHENS COUNTY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8:00PM, SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2026.

REMEMBER, A TORNADO WATCH MEANS CONDITIONS ARE FAVORABLE FOR TORNADOES AND SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS IN AND CLOSE TO THE WATCH AREA. PERSONS IN THESE AREAS SHOULD BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR THREATENING WEATHER CONDITIONS AND LISTEN FOR LATER STATEMENTS AND POSSIBLE WARNINGS.

STAY TUNED TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO, LOCAL TV, RADIO OR YOUR CABLE TELEVISION PROVIDER FOR LATER STATEMENTS AND POSSIBLE WARNINGS.

Nelsonville PD accepting applications for School Resource Officer until 3PM, Tue, 3/31/2026, application at https://is.gd/6zvMpt, form fillable PDF at https://is.gd/87pBLw

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The Nelsonville Police Department is accepting applications for the position of School Resource Officer with the Nelsonville-York City School District. Applications will be accepted until 3:00PM on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. The City is working on setting up a Civil Service Exam for the position.

Responsibilities include:

  • Acting as a liaison between the school district and the police department.
  • Ensuring the safety of students, staff, and the school campus.
  • Handling investigations and incidents that occur on the school campus.
  • Fostering positive relationships with students.
  • Accurately documenting incidents and completing reports.

Applicants need to be:

  • At least 21 years old.
  • Have a valid driver’s license.
  • Be a certified Ohio Peace Officer.

Applications can be obtained by emailing the Chief of Police at policechief@cityofnelsonville.com.

Applications can also be obtained by downloading a PDF copy of the application at https://is.gd/6zvMpt. A form fillable PDF version of the application is also downloadable at https://is.gd/87pBLw.

Completed applications can be submitted,

  • In person at the Nelsonville Police Department from 7am and 3pm Monday through Friday.
  • By mail to the Nelsonville Police Department at 211 Lake Hope Drive, Nelsonville, Ohio 45764.

Join a team committed to keeping our schools safe and supporting our community.

The Nelsonville Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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