The City of Nelsonville announces that Clinton Street from Oak Street to Fort Street will be closed to traffic Tuesday, June 28, 2022, between the hours of 7:00AM and 6:00PM. There is also no parking during this time period. The street is being closed so the that it can be repaved. Please avoid this area and use an alternate route.
The annual “Thunder In The Valley” fireworks spectacular is scheduled for Monday, July 4, 2022 on the Hocking College Campus. Parking is available at Hocking College, and plenty of seating is available on the fields and lots. No Parking will be permitted on Hocking Parkway or State Route 691. With construction projects on campus Hocking College has released a 2022 map for parking which is downloadable at https://tinyurl.com/22z8zm64. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted on the Hocking College Campus. The show can be viewed from most areas of Nelsonville as it lights up the hills of Southeast Ohio.
The Nelsonville Division of Fire is selling VIP tickets for the 2022 “Thunder In The Valley” fireworks spectacular. VIP vehicle parking passes can be purchased for $10.00. If you prefer to walk to the fireworks, you can purchase a VIP walk-in pass for $3.00 per person. Do not wait until the last minute to purchase a VIP parking pass, there are only a limited number of passes available. VIP tickets can be purchased at the Nelsonville Fire Department. The VIP area will open at 5:00PM on July 4th.
More information will be released as the event draws nearer. If you have any questions about VIP tickets, contact the Nelsonville Fire Department at thunder@cityofnelsonville.com or (740) 753-1244.
The Nelsonville City Council will hold a regular Council meeting on Monday, June 27, 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, June 27, 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.
June 23, 2022 (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio EPA Director Laurie A. Stevenson announced today that the city of Nelsonville in Athens County will receive $171,000 in H2Ohio funding to improve drinking water quality and to upgrade aging water infrastructure.
Nelsonville will use the H2Ohio funding to purchase new equipment that will support the long-term functionality of its drinking water system and help prevent the system from going offline for a significant periods of time.
“Clean and safe drinking water is vital for every community in Ohio, and I am pleased that H2Ohio is continuing to invest in infrastructure and equipment to assist communities like Nelsonville to provide a reliable source of water for residents,” said Governor DeWine.
Governor DeWine also announced today that the H2Ohio program will fund repairs and replacements for failing home sewage treatment systems in Hocking, Jackson, Portage, Ross, and Seneca counties. Health districts in each county will receive $115,000 each to help low- to moderate-income homeowners repair and replace failing household sewage treatment systems.
“Throughout the state, addressing failing household sewage treatment systems – either through providing funds for replacements or upgrades, or the extension of centralized sanitary sewers – is a key goal of H2Ohio,” said Director Stevenson.
Governor DeWine launched H2Ohio in 2019 as a water quality effort to provide clean and safe water to Ohio. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Ohio Department of Agriculture, Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, and Ohio Lake Erie Commission each have a significant role in H2Ohio through the natural infrastructure of wetlands, the reduction in nutrient runoff, and increasing access to clean drinking water and quality sewer systems. To learn more, go to h2.ohio.gov.
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Athens County in effect until 10:00 PM, Wednesday, June 22, 2022.
Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are favorable for Severe Thunderstorms in and close to the watch area. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible warnings. Severe Thunderstorms can and occasionally do produce Tornadoes.
Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio, local TV, radio or your cable television provider for later statements and possible warnings.
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Athens County in effect Wednesday, June 22, 2022, from 1:00 PM until 7:00 PM.
WHAT…Heat index values of up to 104 expected.
WHERE…Portions of southeast Ohio, northeast Kentucky and central, northern, southern and western West Virginia.
WHEN…Wednesday, June 22, 2022, from 1:00 PM until 7:00 PM.
IMPACTS…Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9-1-1.
The City of Nelsonville Finance Committee will hold a meeting on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at 7:00PM 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, Wednesday, June 22, 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.
The City of Nelsonville Police and Fire Committee will be holding a meeting on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at 6:00 PM at City Hall. The meeting is being held to discuss Police Department staffing and Fire Chief salary.
Citizens comments may be made in person or Emailed to nelsonvillecity@gmail.com by 1PM, Wednesday, June 22, 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.
The Nelsonville Aquatics Center will be sponsoring a twilight swim party on Saturday, June 25, 2022, from 9:00PM until 11:00PM. Admission for the twilight swim party is $3.00 per person, season and individual passes are not valid during this special event. The public is invited to come out and enjoy an evening of swimming under the stars.
For information about hours, services, admission, and season passes please call the Nelsonville Aquatics Center at (740) 753-7003.
The City of Nelsonville will be closing the West side of Nelsonville Public Square to vehicle traffic and parking starting at 2:30 PM Friday, June 17th through 10:00 PM, Sunday, June 19th.
The Public Square is being closed for special events being held on the Square in Nelsonville this weekend. Please watch for increased pedestrian traffic and use alternate routes to avoid the area.
