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Nelsonville BOIL ORDER Edwards, Frank, John, Williams Streets, Madison St Edwards St to City limits until further notice

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Nelso Boil Order

The Nelsonville Water Department has issued a boil order for all of Edwards Street, Frank Street, John Street Williams Street and Madison Street from Edwards Street to the City limits until further notice.

Boil orders are put into place as a result 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:

  • Bring water to a full boil, and boil for three minutes prior to use.
  • Use only boiled water for drinking, preparing food or baby formula.
  • To improve the flat taste of boiled water, keep cold in refrigerator.
  • Put a cup over your faucets as a reminder to not use tap water – not even to brush your teeth!
  • Instead of boiling water, you can disinfect water by adding one teaspoon unscented chlorine laundry bleach for every five gallons of water. Let stand 30 minutes before using.
  • Be sure to use sanitized food grade containers for storing water.
  • To disinfect water storage containers, pour a solution of one tablespoon of unscented chlorine bleach to a gallon of water into a container. Let the solution remain in the container for 10 minutes, then pour out the solution. Rinse with purified water.
  • Boiled or disinfected water can be stored for six months.
  • Dispose of ice cubes.
  • When washing dishes, make sure to sterilize dishes with a final dip in water that has one teaspoon of unscented household bleach per gallon of water. Disposable tableware is an option during a boil order.
  • It is also recommend you sanitize hands when washing. Again use one teaspoon of unscented household bleach per gallon of water and rinse hand frequently by pouring rinse over the hands. Use paper towels to dry.
  • Water for bathing doesn’t need to be boiled. Supervise children to avoid water being ingested.

Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous Crimes of the Month for September 2016

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The following incidents have been listed by Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous as September 2016 Crimes of the Month.

The Athens Police Department is requesting your information pertaining to several criminal acts which occurred within the City of Athens.

On July 11, 2016, near 4:00 AM, Broney’s Alumni Grill, located at 7 W. Carpenter St., and Red Brick Tavern, located at 14 N. Court St, were illegally entered. A large-framed black male, who was captured on video surveillance, forcibly entered the establishments and stole various items. (See attached image)

On or about July 26, 2016, several businesses in Athens received counterfeit $100 bills as payment for merchandise. A witness advised the black male passing the counterfeit bills spoke with a distinctive accent. (See attached images).

Along with the Athens Police Department receiving complaints of counterfeit money being introduced into circulation, the Nelsonville Police Department received a similar complaint. In this incident, a black male using a counterfeit $50 bill, purchased food in the drive-thru of the Burger King in Nelsonville.  It is not known at this time if the incidents in Athens are related to the one in Nelsonville.

On August 10, 2016, three separate businesses on E State St were forcibly entered. Rue 21 located at 743 E. State St, Suite A, Marasco Family Chiropractic located at 1013 ½ E State St, and the El Camino restaurant located at 1017 E. State St. were all illegally entered.  It appears the person(s) involved in these incidents were focused on areas where cash is commonly found.

The Athens and Nelsonville Police Departments are requesting your information pertaining to several stolen vehicles which have occurred in both jurisdictions.

The following stolen vehicles were reported to the Athens Police Department:

August 3, 2016 1997 maroon Nissan Sentra stolen from the area of  E. Carpenter St. August 12, 2016  2001 gray Honda Civic stolen from the area of  Athens Gardens Apts. August 12, 2016  2004 gray Toyota Corolla stolen from the area of Mill St. August 13, 2016  2002 blue Jeep Wrangler stolen from the area of Carriage Hill Apts.

The following stolen vehicles were reported to the Nelsonville Police Department:

June 20, 2016 2007 light green Toyota Corolla, along with a 2001 dark green Dodge Durango were stolen from the area of Blair Ct. July 28, 2016  1998 red Jeep Cherokee stolen from the area of Rocky Shoes and Boots lot. August 4, 2016  1994 dark green Toyota Camry stolen from the area of E. Canal St.

It should be noted that in many of these incidents either the keys were left in the vehicle or the ignition switch was in a state of disrepair. Residents are reminded to properly secure their vehicles, not to leave any valuables inside them, and to keep possession of the keys.

The Athens County Sheriff’s Office is requesting your information pertaining a Breaking and Entering in Athens County.

On or about May 31, 2016, unknown person(s) forcibly entered the Carthage Township equipment garage located at 5600 Bean Cemetery Rd. After gaining access to the garage, the person(s) stole a large amount of tools.  Residents in the area heard what they believed to be a loud truck leaving the garage during the early morning hours.

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/or 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.

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Athens Co outdoor emergency warning siren TEST Nelsonville, The Plains, New Marshfield, 12noon Wed, 9/7/16

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Siren Test

The outdoor emergency warning sirens in Nelsonville, The Plains and New Marshfield will be tested at 12 noon on Wednesday, September 7, 2016, with a one minute sounding of the sirens. Local 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.

  1. Severe Weather
    • When the National Weather Service initiates a Tornado Warning for an area that includes areas of Athens County.
    • When the National Weather Service initiates a Severe Thunderstorm Warning (winds 58+ mph, large hail, severe lightening and heavy rains), for an area that includes areas of Athens County.
  2. When there is an actual enemy or terrorist attack against the United States has been detected and is threatening areas of Athens County and protective action should be taken immediately.
  3. When a public safety emergency occurs the sirens will be used to alert the public of emergencies such as hazardous materials incidents and civil disturbances.

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;

  1.  DO NOT CALL 9-1-1 to ask why the sirens are sounding as this can overload the 9-1-1 emergency response system.
  2.  Remember, outdoor warning sirens are just that, out-door warning. The sirens are meant to be heard outside to signal you to go indoors and tune your radio or television station to the local Emergency Alert System (EAS) Station. As homes continue to become more energy efficient and sound proofing enhanced, outdoor warning sirens that once could be heard decades ago inside of a home can no longer be heard. That’s why other means of warning are in place.
  3.  Go immediately to a safe area in your home or building, if high winds, severe thunder and lightning are present.
  4.  If you are outside away from possible shelter, lie flat on the ground away from trees until the storm passes. If in a vehicle, get out and find a more substantial structure.
  5.  Carry a battery operated radio or NOAA all hazard alert radio to your safe area. You will know when the storm or emergency has passed and when it is clear to leave your safe area.
  6.  The Athens County SIRENS DO NOT identify specific types of storms or emergencies, therefore you should immediately seek shelter and tune to local television or radio for further information.

New Alert Athens County Signup, text ZIP CODE to 888777 to receive text messages only, tell family and friends!!!

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Alert Athens Co

Athens County Emergency Management Agency and Athens County 9-1-1 Emergency Communications have upgraded the county emergency alerting system, “Alert Athens County” to allow for easier signup into the system. Any person wanting to receive text messages from the system can simple text there zip code to “888777” to register for text message alerts.

Alert Athens County messages can be delivered by email, SMS/text message, over the World Wide Web and by calling your home telephone or cell phone directly. Notifications may include: Road Closings, Boil Orders, Hazardous Weather Warnings and various other emergency and community notices.

All wired telephones in the county are automatically entered into the system. To receive messages other than text messages you must register with Alert Athens County. Register now and learn more at http://www.athenscountyema.org.  Alert Athens County is built exclusively to provide secure and reliable communications. Its authenticated service connects city and county agencies to citizens in real-time, delivering information to residents of geographically targeted areas and neighborhoods.

Nelsonville launches online water and sewer bill pay option

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Pay and/or View Bills Online

The City of Nelsonville is excited to offer residents an easy and convenient method to view and pay their water and sewer use bills online.

This is a fee-based service. A service fee of $2.95 will be applied to all transactions with a maximum transaction amount of $200.00 for credit cards.

Fast and Easy.

“One Time Pay”, View bill and pay online with One Time Pay, no registration required (payment information is not retained).

Safe and Secure.

Rest assured that your information is kept confidential and is 100% secure, backed by the highest standards in security today.

Eco-Friendly.

Paying online reduces paper use and is an easy way to help the environment. You’ll save natural resources like trees, and gas, and reduce your carbon footprint.

HAVE A QUESTION?
You may reach us at (740) 753-2151.
You may email your questions to judy@cityofnelsonville.com.

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