High Fire Danger in Southeast Ohio Tues, 4/12/23 including Athens Co, Ohio state law prohibits burning from 6 AM to 6 PM

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A fire danger statement has been issued in coordination with the Ohio Division of Forestry.

The wildfire danger is high today April 12, 2023, for southeast Ohio including Athens County, with very dry conditions expected this afternoon.

Open burning of any type is considered extremely dangerous at this time. Be very careful of heat and sparks while operating any equipment or smoking in wildland areas.

Ohio state law prohibits burning during the months of March, April, May, October and November from 6 AM to 6 PM.

Nelsonville High St boil order from Campbell St to Harper St, in effect until Thu, 4/13/23, 3PM, affected boil cooking and drinking water

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The Nelsonville Water Department has issued a boil order for water customers on High Street from Campbell Street to Harper Street. The boil order will be in effect until Thursday, April 13, 2023, at 3:00PM, unless notified otherwise. This boil order is due to a water line break and repair.

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 City Council accepting letters of interest for open City Council position

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The City of Nelsonville is seeking people interested in filling one (1) open position for City Council member as soon as possible. To be considered for the City Council, the applicants must be a qualified elector who has been continuously a resident and a qualified elector of the City of one (1) year next prior to their election, and who is not the occupant of an incompatible office, shall be eligible to serve as a member of City Council. Each member of Council shall continue to be a resident and qualified elector of the City throughout their term of office, failing which Council shall remove them from office.

To apply for the position of City Council member please submit letters of interest to tdunfee@cityofnelsonville.com or councilclerk@cityofnelsonville.com by April 23, 2023.

Nelsonville Finance Committee meeting Mon, 4/10/23, 6:15PM at City Hall, the public is invited and encouraged to attend

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The City of Nelsonville Finance Committee will hold a meeting on Monday, April 10, 2023, at 6:15PM at City Hall. The meeting is being held to discuss City finances.

Citizens comments may be made in person or Emailed to nelsonvillecity@gmail.com by 1PM, Monday, April 10, 2023. The meeting may be streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.

Nelsonville City Council regular meeting Mon, 4/10/23, 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, April 10, 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 nelsonvillecity@gmail.com by 1PM, Monday, April 10, 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.

Athens Co High Wind Warning, 8AM until 6PM, Sat, 4/1/23, SW winds 25 to 35mph, gusts to 60mph expected

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The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for Athens County in effect from 8:00 AM until 6:00 PM, Saturday, April 1, 2023.

WHAT…Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

WHERE…Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio and western West Virginia.

WHEN…From 8:00 AM until 6:00 PM, Saturday, April 1, 2023.

IMPACTS…Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS…While winds will remain strong through the entire period of the warning, the highest winds are expected from late Saturday morning until early Saturday afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive.

Athens Co Wind Advisory, 8AM until 8PM Sat, 4/1/231, SW winds 25 to 35mph gusts to 55mph expected

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The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory Athens County in effect for Saturday, April 1, 2023, from 8:00 AM until 8:00 PM.

WHAT…Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

WHERE…Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio and western West Virginia.

WHEN… Saturday, April 1, 2023, from 8:00 AM until 8:00 PM.

IMPACTS…Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high-profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.