Elevated fire danger exists this afternoon, Sunday, 4/9/17, for Athens County.
Warm and dry conditions, combined with gusty winds this afternoon, will result in an enhanced fire danger.
Outdoor burning is considered extremely dangerous at this time. Be very careful of heat and sparks while operating any equipment, and avoid smoking in wildland areas.
The Nelsonville City Council will hold a regular Council meeting on Monday, April 10, 2017 at 7:00 pm in Council Chambers at City Hall. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.
Got Junk?? To help keep our town beautiful Rocky Community Improvement Fund, Rocky Brands, Inc., Nelsonville Rotary Club, Nelsonville Area Chamber of Commerce, Hocking College, City of Nelsonville, Ohio, and Rumpke Waste & Recycling have once again combined forces to sponsor a Community Clean-up Day, Saturday, April 8, 2017.
There will be free dumpsters for trash drop off located in Rocky Brands’ back parking lot, by the Hocking River. The dumpsters will be available from 9 to 1 pm only. We’ll take any items except tires! This is a great opportunity to get some items out of your house, yard, garage, or porch that are too large for traditional trash service. First load being dropped off is free; after that it’s $5 a load.
Drop off on the day of or call the Nelsonville Area Chamber of Commerce at 740-753-4346 or email a message to info@nelsonvillechamber.com to schedule pickup.
The three escapees from the SEPTA Correctional Facility in Nelsonville have been apprehended.
On Saturday, April 1, 2017 three inmates from the SEPTA Correctional Facility escaped from the facility.
The Nelsonville Police Department would like to thank everyone involved in the capture of these three fugitives.
The City of Nelsonville is experiencing a telephone service outage at the City complex located on Lake Hope Drive. AT&T has not been able to provide the City with a restoration of service time. If you have an EMERGENCY call 9-1-1. DO NOT CALL 9-1-1 for general questions concerning City of Nelsonville operations. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
The outdoor emergency warning sirens in Nelsonville, The Plains and New Marshfield will be tested at 12 noon on Wednesday, April 5, 2017, with a one minute sounding of the sirens. Residents are asked not to call local emergency agencies inquiring why the sirens are sounding.
The outdoor warning siren system is normally tested on the first Wednesday of every month at 12:00 p.m. The monthly test will be cancelled if severe weather is threatening. If severe weather cancels the test it will be postponed until the next month. There are three conditions that result in the warning sirens being activated in Athens County.
When the outdoor warning sirens are sounded for an emergency they will be activated for five minutes. When you hear the warning sirens you should do the following;
3 Escape, 1 Apprehended from SEPTA Correctional Facility, located at 7 West 29 Drive Nelsonville, Ohio 45764.
On April 1, 2017 at 3:00am, SEPTA Correctional Facility reported that two inmates had escaped from the facility.
David G. Skeens and Justin D. Stanley escaped from the facility. David G. Skeens was later apprehended by Liking County Law Enforcement Authorities. Justin D. Stanley is still on the run.
Justin D. Stanley;
Justin D. Stanley was incarcerated for a Third-Degree Felony for Burglary.
On April 1, 2017 at 7:40pm the SEPTA Correctional Facility reported that Troy Brandon Tyler Byrd had escaped from the facility.
Troy Brandon Tyler Byrd:
Troy Byrd was incarcerated for a Fifth-Degree Felony of Possession of Heroin.
If you see Justin Stanley or Troy Byrd, please do not approach, and contact your local Law Enforcement Agency.
Persons with any information on the whereabouts of the two escapees can be called into the Nelsonville Police Department at (740) 753-1736.
The following incident has been listed by Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous as a April, 2017 Crime of the Month. The Athens Police Department is requesting your information pertaining to several criminal acts which occurred within the City.
1. Over the course of the past month, the Athens Police Department has responded to several incidents involving the theft of motor vehicles. The thefts are occurring in various parts of the City.
2. On March 21, 2017 between 2:00 and 4:00 AM, an unknown black male forcibly entered the Ginger Asian Kitchen, located at 28 S. Court St. Once inside, the male was able to steal a large amount of money and an Apple iPad.
The Ohio University Police Department is requesting your information pertaining to a criminal act which occurred on campus.
On February 5, 2017 at approximately 4:00 AM, a female student was walking to her dormitory on South Green when an unknown male approached her. The male was described as white, 5’06”, having an average build, short hair, and was wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, khaki pants, and sperry-type shoes. The victim estimated the male to be in his late twenties. The male followed the victim into Armbruster House, which is located at 129 South Green Dr., and then sexually assaulted her.
Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous is offering a $2,000.00 cash reward for information on the above crimes if that information leads to the arrest and indictment of the person or persons responsible. *Information on serious misdemeanors will be limited to a $1000.00 cash reward. **Any information that leads to the arrest of an individual responsible for graffiti, the board can authorize up to a $500.00 cash reward. If you have information on these crimes, please call (740) 594 – 3331.
Other cash rewards are available for your information regarding other crimes that have been committed in Athens County and if you have knowledge of other crimes, you are asked to call (740) 594 – 3331. Also visit our website at www.crimesolversofathens.org for information on previous crimes of the month. Postings can also be viewed on Facebook.
Remember! Crime Solvers Anonymous needs your information and not your name so that your information can be passed onto the proper authorities. Help us to help Athens County become a safer place.
High water has been reported on the following Athens County roads;
Do not drive into high water, TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN!! Please avoid these areas.
The York Township Trustees have CLOSED New Floodwood Road, York Township Road 294 until further notice. The roadway will be closed between 5637 New Floodwood Road, York Township Road 294 and Coal Run Road, Dover Township Road 295. The roadway is being closed due to road way damage from flooding making it impassable to vehicular traffic. Please avoid this area.
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