Nelsonville Code Enforcement teams up with Helping Hands of Southeast Ohio to assist seniors and disabled in Nelsonville

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The Nelsonville Code Enforcement Office is teaming up Helping Hands of Southeast Ohio to address a gap in non-profit services for seniors in Nelsonville for exterior maintenance and minor home repairs. Both agencies are working together to help mitigate some code violations in Nelsonville.

Helping Hands was founded in 2024 when they identified a gap in non-profit services in our area for exterior maintenance and minor home repairs. The reality is that many seniors and people with disabilities don’t have a support system, or the financial or physical means to be able to maintain their homes appropriately.

Helping Hands hires quality and reliable contractors to perform the work while a team comprised of community leaders serve on the Board of Directors to guide the growth of the organization.

The Nelsonville Code Enforcement Office and Helping Hands of Southeast Ohio have coordinated to provide three senior homeowners with the resources for snow removal. The Nelsonville Code Enforcement Office would like senior homeowners to know there are resources available to help with simple home maintenance.

Persons interested in the programs available from Helping Hands of Southeast Ohio can visit their website at https://www.helpinghandsseo.com or call their office at 740-907-8585.

Nelsonville Utility customers remember, questions or issues involving garbage or recycling pick up, please contact Athens Hocking Solid Waste District at 740-594-5312

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Nelsonville Utility customers are reminded, if they have any questions or issues involving their garbage or recycling pick up, they need to contact Athens Hocking Solid Waste District at 740-594-5312.  For billing questions and concerns call 740-753-2151. Thank you for your understanding and assistance.

Athens Co COLD WEATHER ADVISORY from 7PM, Wed, 1/28/26, until 11AM, Thu, 1/29/26, wind chills as low as 7 below expected

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The National Weather Service has issued a Cold Weather Advisory for Athens County in effect from 7:00 PM, Wednesday, January 28, 2026, until 11:00 AM, Thursday, January 29, 2026.

WHAT…Very cold wind chills as low as 7 below expected.

WHERE…Portions of southeast Ohio and central and northern West Virginia, including Athens County.

WHEN…From 7:00 PM, Wednesday, January 28, 2026, until 11:00 AM, Thursday, January 29, 2026.

IMPACTS…The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on Twitter and Facebook pages.

Nelsonville Code Office reminder, rental and vacant property registration for 2026 filing deadline is January 30, 2026. For questions contact codeenforcement@cityofnelsonville.com, or (740) 753-1314.

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The City of Nelsonville would like to remind residential rental property owners that rental property fees were due by Friday, January 30, 2026. Any rental property fees received on or after Monday, February 2, 2026, will be considered past due, with an additional $100 penalty for each dwelling unit.

Nelsonville City Code §11.08.03, requires the owners of residential rental property to register each property with the City Manager. Rental property includes real property, one (1) or more dwellings used solely for residential purposes, a mobile home in a manufactured home park, a platted lot or parcel of land leased for the location of a mobile home, manufactured home, or industrialized unit.

To download a Rental Property Permit Application which contains the full code please go to – https://www.cityofnelsonville.com/code-office/permits-variances

Rental Property Permit Applications are also available in the code enforcement lobby at City Hall. Application fees can be paid in person or mailed to,

City of Nelsonville Code Enforcement
211 Lake Hope Drive
Nelsonville, OH 45764

For any questions, please call the Code Enforcement office at 740-753-1314.

Athens Co EXTREME COLD WARNING from 7PM, Mon, 1/26/2026, until 12PM, Tue, 1/27/2026, dangerous wind chills as low as 17 below expected

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The National Weather Service has issued an EXTREME COLD WARNING for Athens County in effect from 7:00 PM, Monday, January 26, 2026, until 12:00 PM, Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

WHAT…Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 17 below expected.

WHERE…Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and central, northeast, northern, southeast, and western West Virginia. Including Athens County.

WHEN…From 7:00 PM, Monday, January 26, 2026, until 12:00 PM, Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

IMPACTS…The cold wind chills as low as 17 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills

inside.

Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on Twitter and Facebook pages.

1/26/2026, 11:00AM – Athens Co LEVEL 2 SNOW EMERGENCY, roads hazardous, travel only if needed, use extreme caution!

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1/26/2026, 11:00AM – Athens County is under a LEVEL 2 SNOW EMERGENCY.  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!

Nelsonville Judiciary Committee meeting Tue, 1/27/2026, at 6PM at City Hall, the public is invited and encouraged to attend

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The City of Nelsonville Judiciary Committee will hold a meeting on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 6:00PM at City Hall. The meeting is being held to discuss the scope of the Ad Hoc Rental Fee Committee.

Citizens comments may be made in person or Emailed to councilclerk@cityofnelsonville.com by 1PM, Tuesday, January 27, 2026. The meeting may be streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.