The Nelsonville Street Department announces that Harper Street will be CLOSED between Chestnut Street and Poplar Street on Saturday, October 18, 2014, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM for the Nelsonville Wesleyan Church Fall Fellowship and Wagon Ride. The wagon ride will begin on Chestnut Street, South on DeSteiguer, East on Poplar, North on Second Street back to Chestnut. Citizens are urged to use caution while traveling in the area.
The City of Nelsonville will be closing the following streets starting at 8:00 AM Friday, October 17th through 12 Noon, Sunday, October 19th.
These streets are being closed for the 18th Annual Ohio Smoked Meat and BBQ Festival being held in Nelsonville this weekend. Please watch for increased pedestrian traffic and use alternate routes to avoid the area.
The Nelsonville City Council announces that the Parks & Recreation Committee will conduct a meeting in conjunction with the Planning and Development Committee on Monday, October 13, 2014, at 6:00 PM in Council Chambers. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.
The Nelsonville City Council announces that the Planning and Development Committee will conduct a meeting on Monday, October 13, 2014, at 6:00 PM in Council Chambers to discuss ATV’s in town. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.
The Nelsonville City offices will be closed Monday, October 13, 2014, in observance of Columbus Day.
Don’t forget to stop out to the Nelsonville Farmers Market Saturday, 10/11 from 10am-12pm corner of Washington Street and Fort Street.
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A TORNADO WATCH FOR ATHENS COUNTY UNTIL 9PM TONIGHT, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2014. WATCH FOR RAPIDLY CAHNGING WEATHER CONDITIONS AND BE PREPAIRED TO SEEK SHELTER IF NEEDED.
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
Getting older does not necessarily mean a person’s driving days are over. But it is important to plan ahead and take steps to ensure the safety of your loved ones on the road. NHTSA offers free materials to help you learn more about how to recognize and discuss changes in your older loved one’s driving.
If you think you need to have a conversation with an older driver about his or her driving abilities, remember that many older drivers look at driving as a form of independence. Bringing up the subject of their driving abilities can make some drivers defensive. So, be prepared with your observations and questions, and – if necessary – provide possible transportation alternatives.
Answering the following questions may help you decide if you need to initiate a conversation with an older driver about driving safely:
The Nelsonville City Council announces that the Street Committee will conduct a meeting on Friday, October 10, 2014, in Council Chambers to discuss traffic signal removal in town. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.
The City of Nelsonville announces that Beggar’s Night will be on Thursday, October 30, 2014, from 5:30PM to 6:30PM. Citizens are urged to use extreme caution while driving through the city during these hours.
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