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.
The City of Nelsonville announces that Fredrick Street closure at 532 Fredrick Street has been extended until Monday, March 16, 2026, at 5:00PM. The street has been closed for demolition cleanup at 532 Fredrick Street. Please avoid this area and use an alternative route.
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.
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.
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.
The Nelsonville City Council held a regular meeting on Monday, March 9, 2026, at 7PM. The meeting was streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel at, https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u.
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.
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:
Applicants need to be:
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,
Join a team committed to keeping our schools safe and supporting our community.
The Nelsonville Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The City of Nelsonville announces that Fredrick Street will be closed at 532 Fredrick Street starting Monday, March 9, 2026, until Friday, March 13, 2026, from 7:00AM until 7:00PM each day. The street is being closed for demolition cleanup at 532 Fredrick Street. Please avoid this area and use an alternative route.
The Nelsonville City Council will hold a regular Council meeting on Monday, March 9, 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, March 9, 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.
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