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This combination of gusty winds and lower relative humidity will bring an increased threat of wildfire activity today, Mon, 11/6/2023.

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Relative Humidity values will lower to between 28 to 35 percent through early this afternoon, before gradually recovering through early this evening. Light southwest winds will increase from 8 to 12 mph, with gusts of around 20 mph this afternoon. This combination of gusty winds and lower relative humidity will bring an increased threat of wildfire activity today, Monday, November 6, 2023.

THE FALL FIRE SEASON FOR THE STATE OF OHIO IS DURING THE MONTHS OF OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER. FROM OCTOBER 1ST THROUGH NOVEMBER 30TH, ALL OUTDOOR BURNING IS PROHIBITED BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 6AM AND 6PM. FALL IS A DANGEROUS TIME FOR FOREST FIRES IN OHIO AS OFTEN WARM, AND SOMETIMES DRY AND WINDY WEATHER, COMBINES WITH FALLEN LEAVES AND DYING DEBRIS, TO CREATE AN ENHANCED FIRE DANGER.

ALL BURNING BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 6AM AND 6PM, OR UNDER EXTREMELY DRY OR WINDY CONDITIONS, SHOULD BE AVOIDED. WHEN BURNING DEBRIS, SUPERVISE ALL FIRES UNTIL THEY ARE COMPLETELY EXTINGUISHED, KEEP A RAKE, SHOVEL, AND A WATER SOURCE SUCH AS A HOSE NEARBY IN CASE THE FIRE DOES ESCAPE. ALSO, CREATE A 10 FOOT PERIMETER AROUND THE FIRE SO THAT IT DOES NOT SPREAD AWAY FROM YOU. IN ADDITION, CAUTION SHOULD BE EXERCISED TO PREVENT FIRES, SUCH AS AVOIDING SMOKING OUTDOORS IN FIRE PRONE AREAS, TAKING CARE TO PREVENT SPARKS FROM EQUIPMENT OR MACHINERY FROM TRIGGERING FIRE STARTS, AND EDUCATING CHILDREN ABOUT THE DANGERS OF PLAYING WITH FIRE.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON OHIO FIRE LAWS CONTACT THE OHIO DIVISION OF FORESTRY OR YOUR LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT.

IF A FIRE DOES ESCAPE FROM YOU, CALL 9-1-1.

Nelsonville 1 of 25 finalists for 2023 PetSafe Unleashed $50,000 Dog Park Contest, vote once per day, every day, for Nelsonville at https://petsafeunleashed.petsafe.com/ 11/1 – 11/30

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The Nelsonville Dog Park Board is pleased to announce that the City of Nelsonville is 1 of 25 finalists for the 2023 PetSafe Unleashed Dog Park Contest. The PetSafe Unleashed Dog Park Contest is a national contest where one of the finalist communities will win a dream dog park, a PetSafe Unleashed Dog Park valued up to $50,000 – a place where pets and people can come together to spread the joy and share the love with wagging tails, smiling faces and new friends every day!

Are you ready to Bark for a Nelsonville Dog Park? What’s next? Now it is time to earn votes for our community! The finalist with the highest number of votes will be awarded this year’s PetSafe Unleashed Dog Park, each voter can vote once per day, every day, so make sure that you and all your friends vote daily for a Nelsonville Dog Park at https://petsafeunleashed.petsafe.com/ from November 1st – 30th.

Thank you for your help and support for the Nelsonville Dog Park!

Nelsonville Pine Grove Dr closed, W Washington St to W Franklin St, Mon, 10/30 through Thu, 11/2/23, 8AM to 5PM each day, avoid area, use alternate routes

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The City of Nelsonville announces that Pine Grove Drive will be closed to traffic from West Washington Street to West Franklin Street, Monday, October 30 through Thursday, November 2, 2023, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00PM each day. The roadway will be open to local traffic and emergency vehicles and school buses. The roadway is being closed so that crews can replace a water line. Please avoid this area and use an alternate route.

Nelsonville/ Buchtel Water Outage 10/27/2023, 9AM to 3PM, Nelsonville water customers west of US33 overpass on Burr Oak BLVD and Village of Buchtel

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The Nelsonville Water Department will be working on installing a new water main on Burr Oak Boulevard, Friday, October 27, 2023, starting at 9:00AM and lasting until approximately 3:00PM. This work will cause customers in the area a water outage until crews complete the repair. Areas affected are.

  • Nelsonville water customers west of the US Route 33 overpass on Burr Oak Boulevard
  • The Village of Buchtel

Since crews are working on the issue and everyone is aware customers do not need to call in to report it. When water service is restored, there will be a boil order until 12:00PM, Sunday, October 29, 2023.

When a boil order is in effect, we ask all who are affected to boil their cooking and drinking water for three minutes before being consumed.

Nelsonville Trick-Or-Treat; Beggar’s Night rescheduled to Sat, 10/28/23, 6:30PM to 7:30PM

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The City of Nelsonville announces that Trick-Or-Treat; Beggar’s Night will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2023, from 6:30PM to 7:30PM. It is important to use caution and plan ahead. Decisions on whether to participate should be made by individuals, and parents/guardians.

To help ensure adults and children have a safe Halloween, the City of Nelsonville has compiled a list of Halloween safety tips. Before Halloween arrives, be sure to choose a costume that will not cause safety hazards.

  • Carry hand sanitizer and use it often, especially after coming into contact with frequently touched surfaces and before eating candy.
  • If taking your children trick-or-treating, limit the number of houses you visit and ask your children to stay as far from treat-givers as possible. For small children, consider holding the bag for them.
  • Wipe off candy wrappers with sanitizing wipes when you arrive home. (NOTE: Never wipe unpackaged food with wipes.)
  • Allow children to eat only factory-wrapped treats. Avoid homemade treats made by strangers.
  • Stay home if you or your child feels sick, has symptoms of COVID-19 or is at high risk of complications.
  • All costumes, wigs and accessories should be fire-resistant.
  • Avoid masks, which can obstruct vision.
  • If children are allowed out after dark, fasten reflective tape to their costumes and bags, or give them glow sticks.
  • When buying Halloween makeup, make sure it is nontoxic and always test it in a small area first.
  • Remove all makeup before children go to bed to prevent skin and eye irritation.

When They’re on the Prowl.

  • A responsible adult should accompany young children on the neighborhood rounds.
  • If your older children are going alone, plan and review a route acceptable to you.
  • Agree on a specific time children should return home.
  • Teach your children never to enter a stranger’s home or car.
  • Instruct children to travel only in familiar, well-lit areas and stick with their friends.
  • Tell your children not to eat any treats until they return home.
  • Children and adults are reminded to put electronic devices down, keep heads up and walk, do not run, across the street.
  • Drivers are urged to use extreme caution while driving in the Nelsonville area and watch for the children during this time period.

Nelsonville fall leaf pick-up starts Tue, 10/24/23, and continues every Tue, Wed, and Thu until Wed, 10/22/23, depending on weather conditions, text “Hi” to 740-265-3858 or call, 740-753-1314

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The City of Nelsonville Street Department will start curbside leaf pick-up on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, and continue every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday until Wednesday, November 22, 2023. Leaf pick-up will depend on the weather conditions.

Follow these steps for curbside leaf pick-up.

  1. Rake leaves to curbside, DO NOT include branches, sticks, grass clippings or tall grass. These can clog and damage the equipment and cause delays. City crews will not be raking any leaves.
  2. DO NOT rake leaves into the street. This can clog storm drains.
  3. DO NOT pile leaves around fire hydrants, street signs or utility poles.
  4. DO NOT PARK in front of leaf piles on pick-up days.
  5. When your leaves are curbside and ready, schedule curbside leaf pick-up by using Nelsonville’s “TextMyGov, text “Hi” to 740-265-3858 and a series of texts will guide you through the reporting process, or call, 740-753-1314, Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm.
Nelso 2023 Leaf Pick UpDownload

Nelsonville Dog Park receives $2,500 grant from Nelsonville Community Foundation, Thank You!

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The Nelsonville Dog Park Board is pleased to announce that the City of Nelsonville has received a $2,500 grant from the Nelsonville Community Foundation. We would like to thank the Nelsonville Community Foundation for supporting the Nelsonville Dog Park, and helping to make a place where pets and people can come together to spread the joy and share the love with wagging tails, smiling faces and new friends every day!

The Nelsonville Dog Park Board is continuing to work on funding the dog park and planning for its construction and operation.

Nelsonville Kontner St closed and no parking, Mon, 10/23 through Thu, 10/26/23, 8AM to 5PM each day, avoid area, use alternate route

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The City of Nelsonville announces that Kontner Street will be closed to traffic and no on street parking, Monday, October 23 through Thursday, October 26, 2023, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00PM each day. Vehicles parked on the street are subject to ticketing and towing. The roadway will be open to local traffic and emergency vehicles and school buses. The roadway is being closed so that crews can replace a water line. Please avoid this area and use an alternate route.

Nelsonville City Council regular meeting Mon, 10/23/23, 7PM at City Hall, the public is invited and encouraged to attend

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The Nelsonville City Council will hold a regular Council meeting on Monday, October 23, 2023, at 7:00PM in Council Chambers at City Hall.

Citizens comments and business and organizational comments may be made in person or Emailed to councilclerk@cityofnelsonville.com by 1PM, Monday, October 23, 2023. The meeting may be streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel at https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.