Nelsonville City Council Special Meeting, Mon, 8/25/2025 Recording at https://youtu.be/VKzdwnj6u04

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The Nelsonville City Council held a special meeting on Monday, August 25, 2025, at 7:00 PM, the meeting was held to discuss,

  • Council may go into a brief executive session in compliance with the Ohio Revised Code to discuss pending litigation before the Ohio Supreme Court that involves the City
  • Possible report from the City Attorney with updates on Ordinance 54-25, repealing Issue 23 that would abolishing Nelsonville’s city charter.
  • Reports from Council Members regarding Ordinance 54-25, repealing Issue 23 that would abolishing Nelsonville’s city charter and Council discussion

The meeting was streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel at, https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u.

Thank you BarkBox for donating a BarkBox to the Nelsonville Dog Swim, Mon, 9/8, 2025

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Thank you to BarkBox for donating a BarkBox to be raffled off at the Monday, September 8, 2025, Nelsonville Dog Swim. We’re excited BarkBox was able to lend a paw with our event! 

The raffle winner will receive a gift certificate that is good for either 1 Classic Plush box with 2 plush toys, 2 bags of treats and 1 surprise item or 1 Super Chewer box with 2 super tough toys, 2 bags of treats and 1 surprise item! 

The winner only needs to reach out to showdogs@barkbox.com with a copy of the certificate, the certificate can only be claimed by a winner within the continental US. @bark, @barkbox, #barkforgood

Nelsonville Water Park Dog Swim Mon, 9/8/25, 4PM to 7PM, $5 per dog to benefit the Nelsonville Dog Park

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Nelsonville Water Park is sponsoring a Dog Swim to benefit the Nelsonville Dog Park. Monday, September 8, 2025, from 4:00PM until 7:00PM. $5.00 per dog to enter; larger donations are welcome: all proceeds to aid in establishing a Nelsonville Dog Park. Bring your dogs to romp and play and swim. Dogs, Fun and water – you can’t have a better time than that!

GUIDELINES – Dogs are required to be licensed and current with vaccinations. Proof of the following core vaccinations must be provided for any dog(s) and shown in printed or digital format upon entering:

Dogs over 16 months of age:

  • Rabies (1 or 3 Year),
  • DHPP (1 or 3 year) (Distemper Virus, Parvovirus, parainfluenza, Adenovirus-2)
  • Bordetella within the last 12 months.

Puppies (4-16 months):

  • At least 2-3 DHPP’s that were given 2-4 weeks apart
  • Bordetella vaccine
  • Rabies 1 Year vaccine.

Recommended but not required:

  • 1 year Lepto is recommended for our area.
  • 1 year Canine Influenza Virus or Lyme vaccines.
  • Negative/NOP Fecal exam within the last 12 months.
  • Veterinary approved oral brand of Flea & Tick preventative.
  • Proper ID Chip
  • Humans are NOT allowed in the water, including the zero-entry area due to Department of Health concerns.
  • Children must be supervised closely and are not allowed on diving boards, slides or in the water at any time.
  • Dogs that have a history of aggressive behaviors with humans or other dogs are not permitted.
  • Dogs in heat are not permitted.
  • Puppies under 6 months of age or dogs under 15 pounds are not permitted for their safety.
  • Small dogs under 30 pounds must be closely monitored by the owner at all times.
  • Please brush your dog prior to the event, rinsing your dog prior to them entering the water and before leaving the event is recommended, as some safe low levels of chlorine will be in the water.
  • Buckle collars only, chokers or e-collars are not permitted for safety.
  • Bring life jackets for your dog if they aren’t experienced swimmers or are brachycephalic.
  • Water toys will be available. Bring toys, at your own risk.
  • Do not force dogs into the water, let them run around and have fun. Forcing dogs into the pool will not be allowed.
  • Monitor your dogs and do not allow them to intake too much pool water orally.
  • Any owner or dog that is not following rules will be asked to leave the event.

THANK YOU TO THE CITY OF NELSONVILLE FOR ALLOWING THE DOGS TO HAVE SOME FUN AND RAISE MONEY FOR A GOOD CAUSE.

Nelsonville Dog Swim seeking food truck vendors for event Mon, 9/8/2025, 4PM to 7PM, Nelsonville Water Park, information at nelsonvilledogpark@gmail.com

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The Nelsonville Dog Park is seeking a few talented food truck vendors to participate in the Nelsonville Dog Swim. The event will take place on Monday, September 8, 2025, from 4:00PM until 7:00PM at the Nelsonville Water Park, 40 West Canal Street in Nelsonville. No-cost participation fees.

Food truck operators interested in participating should contact Dan Pfeiffer at nelsonvilledogpark@gmail.com. All applicants should be prepared to provide information regarding their menu, and food safety certifications.

Nelsonville City Council special meeting Mon, 8/25/2025, 7PM, at City Hall, the public is invited and encouraged to attend

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The Nelsonville City Council will hold a special meeting on Monday, August 25, 2025, at 7:00 PM, at City Hall. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss and consider.

  • Council may go into a brief executive session in compliance with the Ohio Revised Code to discuss pending litigation before the Ohio Supreme Court that involves the City
  • Possible report from the City Attorney with updates on Ordinance 54-25, repealing Issue 23 that would abolishing Nelsonville’s city charter.
  • Reports from Council Members regarding Ordinance 54-25, repealing Issue 23 that would abolishing Nelsonville’s city charter and Council discussion

Citizens’ comments may be made in person or Emailed to councilclerk@cityofnelsonville.com by 1PM, Monday August 25, 2025. 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 Scott St closed, Mon, 8/25/2025, 7AM until 5PM, for street asphalt repair, traffic detoured to Pleasantview Ave, avoid area, use alternate route

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The City of Nelsonville announces that Scott Street will be closed, Monday, August 25, 2025, from 7:00AM until 5:00PM, for street asphalt repair. Vehicle traffic will be detoured to Pleasantview Avenue and traffic controlled by traffic lights on Fort St and Pleasantview Avenue.

Please avoid this area and use an alternate route.

Nelsonville Hocking PKWY closed to traffic with Loop RD detour on all 2025 Hocking College home football game days, please avoid this area and use an alternative route on game days

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The City of Nelsonville announces that Hocking Parkway will be closed to traffic between both ends of Loop Road due to 2025 Hocking College home football games. Loop Road will be used as a detour route for these closures. The road closures will be from 11:00AM until 6:00PM each gameday. The game days are listed below. Please avoid this area and use an alternative route on these dates.

  • Saturday, August 30, 1 PM.
  • Saturday, September 20, 1 PM.
  • Saturday, October 4, 1 PM.
  • Saturday, October 18, 1 PM.
  • Saturday, October 25, 1 PM.
  • Saturday, November 8, 12 PM

Nelsonville city water park 2025 swim season ending this weekend, Sat, 8/23 and Su, 8/24, final swimming days, open each day 12PM until 6PM

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The 2025 swim season is coming to an end at the Nelsonville city water park. Saturday, August 23 and Sunday, August 24, 2025, will be the final swimming days, with the pool being open each day from 12:00PM until 6:00PM. The water park will not be open for the labor day weekend,

For information about hours, services, admission, and season passes please call the Nelsonville Water Park at (740) 753-7003 or Email aquaticcenter@cityofnelsonville.com.

Nelsonville City Council Special Meeting, Wed, 8/20/2025 Recording at https://youtu.be/DKrraCDvA8U

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The Nelsonville City Council held a special meeting on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at 7:00 PM, the meeting was held to discuss,

  • Second Reading on Ordinance 52-25, Kimberly Road water line.
  • Report from the City Attorney with updates on Ordinance 54-25, repealing Issue 23 that would abolishing Nelsonville’s city charter.
  • Council may go into a brief executive session if needed in compliance with the Ohio Revised Code to discuss pending litigation before the Ohio Supreme Court that involves the City.

The meeting was streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel at, https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u.