The Nelsonville Division of Fire has established a safety zone around The Mine Tavern partial structural collapse site. 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. For public safety The Mine Tavern will need to be demolished. The engineer will issue a full report within 24 hours.
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.
City of Nelsonville, Ohio Information Blog 