The Nelsonville Water Department announces that a boil order has been canceled for Edwards Street, Frank Street, Grover Street, John Street, Frederick Street, Williams Street and Madison Street from Edwards Street to City limits. We would like to thank the residents affected by this incident for their patience and understanding.
The Nelsonville Water Department announces that a boil order has been issued for Edwards Street, Frank Street, Grover Street, John Street, Frederick Street, Williams Street and Madison Street from Edwards Street to City limits until further notice.
Boil orders are put into place because of broken water lines or local flooding. When this happens, the drinking water may have been contaminated which can cause many illnesses.
Here are some tips to keep in mind, should you find yourself in this situation:
The following incident has been listed by Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous as a January, 2017 Crime of the Month.
The Athens Police Department is requesting your information pertaining to criminal acts which occurred within the City.
On November 17, 2016, the Athens Police Department responded to the victim’s residence where he provided details of being robbed. On this date near 3:30 AM, the victim stated he was walking around the uptown area (S Court St) when he was approached by two black males, one wearing a red jacket and the other one wearing a gray one. The victim stated one of the black males brandished a pocket knife and ordered him to provide them his valuables. The victim fled the area after being physically assaulted.
On December 20, 2016, the Athens Police Department responded to the Dollar General located at 1016 E. State St. On this date at approximately 12:00 AM, an unknown white male forcibly entered the store and took an undisclosed amount of money.
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.
The Nelsonville City Council will hold a regular Council meeting on Monday, December 26, 2016 at 7:00 pm in Council Chambers at City Hall. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.
The City of Nelsonville announces that all City offices will be closed on Monday, December 26, 2016 in observance of the Christmas Holiday. City offices will re-open for business on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 for regular business hours.
Temperatures are expected to fall through the 20s tonight. This will allow any remaining moisture left behind from the recent rainfall to freeze on roadways and surfaces. This could lead to icy spots through the overnight hours and into Monday morning.
Be aware of the possibility of a few slick spots on roads and walkways if out traveling from this evening into the morning hours on Monday.
The snow emergency for Athens County has been canceled. Please drive carefully some hazardous road conditions may still exist in remote areas of the county.
Athens County is under a LEVEL 1 SNOW EMERGENCY. Roadways are hazardous from freezing rain. Roads may also be icy. Motorists are urged to drive very cautiously.
FREEZING RAIN ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR ATHENS COUNTY FROM 10 PM FRIDAY, 12/16 TO 5 AM SATURDAY, 12/17.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS: A FREEZING RAIN ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF FREEZING RAIN OR FREEZING DRIZZLE WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS. SLOW DOWN AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.
Everything You Wanted To Know About Snow Emergency Classifications, But Were Afraid To Ask.
Is there a Snow Emergency?
The snow emergency level for our county is reported by the same news organizations from which you’d learn about school delays and closures. You can also find the snow emergency level online at many places.
What is a Snow Emergency?
Local media might report something like: “Athens County is under a Level 2 Snow Emergency.” What does that mean for you?
The snow emergency level issued by county sheriffs in Ohio is meant to give citizens a sense of roadway conditions, and in some cases, to limit or restrict travel on roadways in the interest of safety. The authority to declare snow emergencies is placed on the county sheriff by Ohio law and, in order to clarify the definition, sheriffs of Ohio’s 88 counties adopted guidelines to be followed when closing highways due to severe weather.
Legal Background
A county sheriff may, pursuant to Ohio Revised Code sections 311.07 and 311.08, declare a snow emergency and temporarily close the state roads and municipal streets within his/her jurisdiction when such action is reasonably necessary for the preservation of the public peace. Ohio Attorney General Opinion 86-023 states that a Sheriff of a County may declare a snow emergency and temporarily close County and Township roads; Ohio Attorney General’s Opinion 97-015 (pdf), issued April 1, 1997, concluded that this authority includes state roads, county and township roads and municipal streets.
Any person who knowingly hampers or fails to obey a lawful order of the sheriff declaring a snow emergency and temporarily closing highways, roads and/or streets within his/her jurisdiction may be subject to criminal prosecution under Ohio Revised Code Section 2917.13, “Misconduct at an emergency” or other applicable law or ordinance.
Snow Emergency Classifications
LEVEL 1: Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads may also be icy. Motorists are urged to drive very cautiously.
LEVEL 2: Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads may also be very icy. Only those who feel it is necessary to drive should be out on the roads. Contact your employer to see if you should report to work. Motorists should use extreme caution.
LEVEL 3: All roadways are closed to non-emergency personnel. No one should be driving during these conditions unless it is absolutely necessary to travel or a personal emergency exists. All employees should contact their employer to see if they should report to work. Those traveling on the roads may subject themselves to arrest.
Drive Cautiously
Remember, it’s impossible to know the condition of every road in the county. These are only guidelines for the majority of roads. If, for example, a Level 1 Snow Emergency is in effect, there may be secondary roads that could be hazardous enough to be rated at level 2 or even possibly level 3.
If there is snow present, you should always assume that the road ahead is worse than the stretch of road you are currently on. In short, drive with extra regard for your speed and those around you especially on curves, hills, and the bridges which usually freeze well before the rest of the roadway. Also give yourself PLENTY of stopping distance especially on icy roads.
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