Flood Watch for Athens Co until 8:00AM, Thu, 7/7/22, monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Athens County until 8:00AM, Thursday, July 7, 2022.

WHAT…Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.

WHERE…Portions of southeast Ohio and West Virginia, including the following counties, in southeast Ohio, Athens, Gallia, Jackson, Lawrence, Meigs, Morgan, Perry, Vinton and Washington.

WHEN… Until 8:00AM, Thursday, July 7, 2022.

IMPACTS…Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Repeated rounds of thunderstorms will result in rainfall of 1 to 3 inches of rain with locally higher amounts. For more information, go to: http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Nelsonville Planning and Development Committee meeting Wed, 7/6/22, 6:30PM at City Hall, public invited and encouraged to attend

The City of Nelsonville Planning and Development Committee will hold a meeting on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at 6:30PMat City Hall. The meeting is being held to discuss Designated Outdoor Refreshment Areas (DORA) legislation for Nelsonville.

Citizens comments may be made in person or Emailed to nelsonvillecity@gmail.com by 1PM, Wednesday, July 6, 2022. 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 aquatic center CLOSED Tue, 7/5/22, due to current or impending weather, thank you for your understanding

The City of Nelsonville announces that the city’s aquatic center will be closed Tuesday, July 5, 2022, due to current or impending weather.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause but this closure is necessary for the safety of patrons and staff. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

For information about hours, services, admission, and season passes please call the Nelsonville Aquatic Center at (740) 753-7003.

Nelsonville Aquatic Center Adult Swim Party Fri, 7/8/22, 7PM to 10PM, 18+ Only, Admission $4, Information 740-753-7003

The Nelsonville Aquatic Center will be sponsoring an adult swim party on Friday, July 8, 2022, from 7:00PM until 10:00PM. The adult swim party is limited to persons over the age of 18 only. Admission for the adult swim party is $4.00 per person, season and individual passes are not valid during this special event. The public is invited to come out and enjoy an adult only night at the Nelsonville Aquatic Center. No alcoholic beverages are permitted.

For information about hours, services, admission, and season passes please call the Nelsonville Aquatic Center at (740) 753-7003.

Nelsonville Planning and Development Committee meeting Thu, 6/30/22, 7PM City Hall, public invited and encouraged to attend

The City of Nelsonville Planning and Development Committee will hold a meeting on Thursday, June 30, 2022, at 7:00PMat City Hall. The meeting is being held to discuss Designated Outdoor Refreshment Areas (DORA) legislation for Nelsonville.

Citizens comments may be made in person or Emailed to nelsonvillecity@gmail.com by 1PM, Thursday, June 30, 2022. 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 Aquatics Center will be starting swimming lessons on Mon, 7/18/22, Call (740) 753-7003

The Nelsonville Aquatics Center will be starting swimming lessons on Monday, July 18, 2022. Lessons are available for groups, individuals, infants, adolescents, and basic and advanced techniques. All instructors are certified lifeguards with CPR and first aid training.

For information about swimming lessons please call the Nelsonville Aquatics Center at (740) 753-7003 or Email aquaticcenter@cityofnelsonville.com.

Nelsonville residents need large item sticker for large item collection, call Nelsonville Utilities Department 740-753-2151

The City of Nelsonville wants to remind Nelsonville residents that you must have a City Utility Office large item sticker for large item collection. Whether you are cleaning out your house, or making room for that new appliance or couch, sometimes you need to get rid of things that do not fit in your waste cart. The good news is you can still get rid of those large item’s curbside with the Nelsonville large item sticker program.

Large item collection includes household items such as couches, chairs, mattresses, tables, appliances, carpets, padding and similar large items that will not fit into the waste wheeler. Do not place extra bags or cans of trash out for a large item pickup, this service is only intended for items that are too large to fit in your trash container.

Large item stickers can be purchased for $5, by calling the City of Nelsonville Utilities Department at (740) 753-2151 or stop by Monday-Friday 8:00am to 4:00 pm at 211 Laker Hope Drive, Nelsonville, Ohio 45764.