The Nelsonville City Council will hold a regular Council meeting on Monday, June 13, 2022, at 7:00PM in Council Chambers at City Hall.
Citizens comments and business and organizational comments may be made in person or Emailed to nelsonvillecity@gmail.com by 1PM, Monday, June 13, 2022. 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 Tornado Warning for West central Athens County until 800 PM.
At 725 PM, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Hocking Hills State Park, or 11 miles northwest of MacArthur, moving east at 50 mph.
• HAZARD…Tornado.
• SOURCE…Radar indicated rotation.
• IMPACT…Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.
This dangerous storm will be near Lake Hope State Park around 745 PM. Nelsonville around 750 PM. Nelsonville and Buchtel around 755 PM.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Buchtel.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
The National Weather Service has issued a TORNADO WATCH for Athens County in effect until 10:00 PM, Wednesday, June 8, 2022.
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 City of Nelsonville Finance Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at 6:30PM has been canceled. Thank you for your patience and understanding in this matter.
The City of Nelsonville Finance Committee will hold a meeting on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at 6:30PM at City Hall. The meeting is being held to discuss City finances.
Citizens comments may be made in person or Emailed to nelsonvillecity@gmail.com by 1PM, Tuesday, June 7, 2022. The meeting may be streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.
The City of Nelsonville Finance Committee will hold a meeting on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at 6:30PM at City Hall. The meeting is being held to discuss City finances.
Citizens comments may be made in person or Emailed to nelsonvillecity@gmail.com by 1PM, Tuesday, June 7, 2022. The meeting may be streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.
The City of Nelsonville announces that Chestnut Street from Grosvenor Street to Destiguer Street will be closed to traffic weekdays from Tuesday, June 7, 2022, until Tuesday, June 14, 2022, between the hours of 8:00AM and 6:00PM. The roadway is being closed as part of the natural gas line replacement project. Please avoid this area and use an alternate route.
The City of Nelsonville will dedicate baseball field #2 at Nelsonville City Park as Hope Woodson Field on Sunday, June 5, 2022, at 12:00pm.
The field is being named in the honor of Mr. Hope Woodson for his dedication to Nelsonville youth athletics. Community Members are invited to attend this ceremony honoring Mr. Woodson.
Nelsonville Aquatics Center update!
Last year we found a leak in the pool when it lost 2 million gallons of water. The cause of the leak was large cracks and a sink hole creating a serious safety hazard, so the 2021 season had to close early. The City of Nelsonville is happy to report, that the repairs to the pool are complete and if everything sits through the weekend without leaking, the Nelsonville Aquatics Center the 2022 season. We want to thank the Nelsonville Utility Department and Nelsonville Aquatics Center staff for making it happen! The pool will open Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at 12:00 PM.
For information about hours, services, admission, and season passes please call the Nelsonville Aquatics Center at (740) 753-7003.
The Nelsonville Food Cupboard located at 421 Chestnut Street will be closed on Friday, June 10, 2022, due to roadway construction on Chestnut Street. The Nelsonville Food Cupboard will be open on Saturday, June 11, 2022. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
