Nelsonville Police and Fire Committee meeting Wed, 3/2/22, 7PM at City Hall, the public is invited and encouraged to attend

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The City of Nelsonville Police and Fire Committee will be holding a meeting on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at 7:00 PM at City Hall. The meeting is being held to discuss staffing for the Police and Fire Departments.

Citizens comments may be made in person or Emailed to nelsonvillecity@gmail.com by 1PM, Wednesday, March 2, 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 puts traffic signal to flashing for 90 days before removal at 2 intersections, use caution!

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The City of Nelsonville has placed the traffic lights to flash red and yellow for 90 days at the following intersections,

  • East Washington Street and Fort Street
  • Burr Oak Boulevard and Chestnut Street

After the 90 days the traffic lights will be removed from the intersections.

Here is how you should treat a traffic signal flashing red or yellow.

  • Flashing red stop signal: Operators of vehicles shall stop at a clearly marked stop line, but if none, before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection, or if none, then at the point nearest the intersecting roadway where the driver has a view of approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway before entering it, and the right to proceed shall be subject to the rules applicable after making a stop at a stop sign.
  • Flashing yellow caution signal: Operators of vehicles may proceed through the intersection or past such signal only with caution.

Nelsonville City Council regular meeting Mon, 2/28/22, 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, February 28, 2022, 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, February 28, 2022. 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.

Nelsonville Parks and Recreation Committee meeting Wed, 2/23/22, 6:30PM, the public is invited and encouraged to attend

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The City of Nelsonville Parks and Recreation Committee will hold a meeting on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at 6:30PM at City Hall. The meeting is being held to discuss,

  • Kayak ramp grant for old sewer plant
  • Nature works grant for playground equipment at the city park with the
  • Nelsonville youth sports program

Citizens comments may be made in person or Emailed to nelsonvillecity@gmail.com by 1PM, Wednesday, February 23, 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 Utilities Committee meeting Wed, 2/23/22, 6PM at City Hall, the public is invited and encouraged to attend

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The City of Nelsonville Utilities Committee will hold a meeting on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at 6:00PM at City Hall. The meeting is being held to discuss,

  • Electric rates for Electrical Vehicle Chargers
  • Trash pickup quantities and additional pick-up stickers

Citizens comments may be made in person or Emailed to nelsonvillecity@gmail.com by 1PM, Wednesday, February 23, 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.

ATHENS CO FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 6AM TUE, 2/22/22, UNTIL 6AM WED, 2/23/22, FLOODING POSSIBLE FROM EXCESSIVE RAINFALL

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The National Weather Service has issued a FLOOD WATCH for Athens County in effect from 6:00AM Tuesday, February 22, 2022, until 6:00AM February 23, 2022.

  • WHAT-Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
  • WHERE-Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio and West Virginia, including the following counties, in northeast Kentucky, Boyd, Carter, Greenup and Lawrence KY. In southeast Ohio, Athens, Gallia, Jackson OH, Lawrence OH, Meigs, Morgan, Perry, Vinton and Washington. In West Virginia, Cabell, Jackson WV, Lincoln, Mason, Pleasants, Putnam, Ritchie, Tyler, Wayne, Wirt and Wood.
  • WHEN-From 6:00AM Tuesday, February 22, 2022, until 6:00AM February 23, 2022.
  • IMPACTS-Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
  • ADDITIONAL DETAILS-A wave of low pressure will bring persistent rainfall to an already soggy middle Ohio Valley from early Tuesday morning through Tuesday night. This could cause flooding of urban and other poor drainage and low-lying areas, along with rises on streams and rivers, which were still running high from rainfall late last week. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS-You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

ATHENS CO FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4PM FRI, 2/18/22, TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN ON FLOODED ROADS!

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The National Weather Service has issued a FLOOD WARNING for Athens County until 4:00PM Friday, 2/18/22.

  • WHAT-Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
  • WHERE-A portion of southeast Ohio, including the following counties, Athens, Gallia, Jackson, Lawrence, Meigs, Morgan, Perry, Vinton and Washington.
  • WHEN-Until 4:00PM Friday, 2/18/22.
  • IMPACTS-Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall.
  • ADDITIONAL DETAILS-At 709 AM, Doppler radar indicated between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Flooding is already occurring in the warned area. Department of Highways reports numerous road closures due to flooding. Some locations that will experience flooding include Athens, Jackson, Nelsonville, New Lexington, Glouster, McArthur, Oak Hill, Somerset, and Rio Grande.  – http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS-Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.

Report Severe Weather to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.