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.

1. David G. Skeens was apprehended on Sunday, April 2, 2017 by the Heath Police Department in Licking County.
2. Justin D. Stanley was apprehended on Monday, April 3, 2017 by the Newark Police Department in Licking County.
3. Troy Brandon Tyler Byrd was apprehended today Tuesday, April 4, 2017 by Delaware County Law Enforcement officials.

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.

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.

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;

• 25-year-old male
• 6 foot 2 inches
• 190 pounds
• brown hair and blue eyes
• last seen wearing a black shirt, with blue jeans and black shoes

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:

• 29-year old male
• 5 foot 7 inches
• 145 pounds
• black hair and brown eyes
• tattoo on his neck
• last seen wear blue jeans and a blue hoodie

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.