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Nelsonville Public Square CLOSED due to a partial structural collapse at The Mine Tavern

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The Nelsonville Division of Fire was called to the scene of partial structural collapse at The Mine Tavern, 14 Public Square, at approximately 8:25AM this morning. Firefighters found an approximately 6-foot section of brick wall extending from the ground to the roof had collapsed.

For public safety, the Public Square has been closed to all vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Firefighters are working to stabilize the situation and are bringing in a structural engineer to assess the stability of the building. The Dew House at 6 Public Square has been evacuated for the safety of the residents. Dew House residents are being sheltered at Stuart’s Opera House until the threat to their building can be determined. Please avoid this area and use an alternative route. Further updates will be released as information becomes available.

Nelsonville Poplar St CLOSED, Harper St to 2nd St, Tue, 2/17/2026, 8AM until 4:30PM, please avoid this area and use an alternative route.

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The City of Nelsonville announces that Poplar Street between Harper Street and 2nd Street will be closed Tuesday, February 17, 2026, beginning at 8:00AM and will reopen no later than 4:30PM. This closure is necessary to perform work to tie in a water line to a 10-inch water main. Please avoid this area and use an alternative route.

As part of the project, the following addresses on Poplar Street will be without water between 9:00AM and 3:15PM; 615, 626, 631, 637-1&2, and 642. A boil order will be issued for these addresses once service is restored. Please watch for further updates.

Nelsonville boil order Jackson St -Watkins to Desteiguer St, Watkins St -E Canal to Railroad, Patton St, Myers St, Railroad St, until 3PM, Wed, 2/11/26

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The Nelsonville Water Department has issued a boil order for Jackson Street from Watkins Street to Desteiguer Street, Watkins Street from East Canal Street to Railroad Street, Patton Street, Myers Street, and Railroad Street.

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, Wednesday, February 11, 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.

Athens County COLD WEATHER ADVISORY Sat, 2/7/26, 1AM until 1PM, wind chills as low as 14 below expected

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The National Weather Service has issued a COLD WEATHER ADVISORY for Athens County in effect Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 1:00 AM until 1:00 PM

WHAT…Very cold wind chills as low as 14 below expected.

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

WHEN… Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 1:00 AM until 1:00 PM.

IMPACTS…The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

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

Athens Co WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY 7AM, Fri, 2/6/26, until 1AM, Sat, 2/7/26, snow expected with accumulation up to two inches

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The National Weather Service has issued a WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY for Athens County in effect from 7:00 AM, Friday, February 6, 2026, until 1:00 AM, Saturday, February 7, 2026.

WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulation up to two inches.

WHERE…Portions of northeast Kentucky and southeast Ohio, including Athens County.

WHEN…From 7:00 AM, Friday, February 6, 2026, until 1:00 AM, Saturday, February 7, 2026.

IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5-1-1 or by accessing the online traffic and roadway portal for your state.

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

Nelsonville City Council regular meeting Mon, 2/9/26, 7PM at City Hall, the public are invited and encouraged to attend

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The Nelsonville City Council will hold a regular Council meeting on Monday, February 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, February 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.

Nelsonville boil order, Jackson St – Watkins to Desteiguer, Watkins St – E Canal to Railroad, Myers St, Patton St. until 12PM, Sat, 2/7/26, boil cooking and drinking water three minutes before consuming

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The Nelsonville Water Department has issued a boil order for Jackson Street from Watkins Street to Desteiguer Street, Watkins Street from East Canal Street to Railroad Street, Myers Street, and Patton Street.

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 12:00 PM, Saturday, February 7, 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.