Athens Co Extreme Heat Watch 12PM, Sun, 6/22/2025, until 8PM, Wed, 6/25/2025, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 106 possible

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The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Watch for Athens County and surrounding areas in effect from 12:00 PM, Sunday, June 22, 2025, until 8:00 PM, Wednesday, June 25, 2025.

WHAT…Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 106 possible.

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

WHEN…From 12:00 PM, Sunday, June 22, 2025, until 8:00 PM, June 25, 2025.

IMPACTS…Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.

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.

Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx.

Nelsonville City Council regular meeting Mon, 6/23/2025, 7PM at City Hall, the public are invited and encouraged to attend

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The Nelsonville City Council will hold a regular Council meeting on Monday, June 23, 2025, at 7:00PM in Council Chambers at City Hall.

Citizens’ comments and business and organizational comments may be made in person or Emailed to councilclerk@cityofnelsonville.com by 1PM, Monday, June 23, 2025. The meeting may be streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel at https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u. The public are invited and encouraged to attend.

Athens Co Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 3AM, Thu, 6/19/2025, watch for rapidly changing weather conditions!

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The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Athens County until 3:00AM, Thursday, June 19, 2025.

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.

Nelsonville Planning & Development Committee held a meeting, Tue 06/17/2025 Recording https://youtu.be/sKWyBjsS5JY

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The City of Nelsonville Planning and Development Committee held a meeting on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at 6:00PM. The meeting was held to discuss,

  • Mr. Flowers update on visit with Hocking College President, Betty Young.
  • Discussion on certified local government.
  • Comprehensive Plan.

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

The City of Nelsonville Finance Committee held a meeting, Mon 6/16/25 Recording at https://youtu.be/WbjqN_S6i3Y

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The City of Nelsonville Finance Committee held a meeting on Monday, June 16, at 5:00 PM at City Hall. The meeting was held to discuss,

  • Fire Department awarded PEP Grant, awaiting appropriation before ordering intended equipment
  • Appropriation from Economic Development Fund to pay pro-rated 2025 membership fees to become an Affiliate Member of the Athens County Economic Development Council
  • Other departmental appropriation requests
  • Review quotes for obtaining professional services (Treasurer vacancy starting in December)
  • Tracking of other transition costs and creation of line items for accounting
  • Explore stopgap funding mechanisms for transition into 2026
  • Continue discussion of Comprehensive & Economic Development Plan

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

Nelsonville Scenic LN paving delayed due to weather until Thu, 6/19 and Fri 6/20/2025, please avoid area and use alternate route

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The City of Nelsonville announces that McKee paving work on Scenic Lane has been delayed due to weather until Thursday, June 19th and Friday June 20th. McKee paving will be prepping the roadway on Thursday and will pave the roadway on Friday. Local vehicle traffic will be maintained on Scenic Lane during the work. Please avoid this area and use an alternate route.

Nelsonville City Council Committees will be holding meetings on Tue, 6/17/2025, at City Hall starting at 6PM

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The City of Nelsonville announces that the following City Council Committees will be holding meetings on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at City Hall.

6 pm – Planning and Development Committee

  • Mr. Flowers update on visit with Hocking College President, Betty Young.
  • Discussion on certified local government.
  • Comprehensive Plan.

6:45 pm – Parks and Recreation Committee

  • Commons Improvement.
  • Community Garden.
  • New Business.

7:15 pm – Police and Fire Committee

  • Police Department Tasers.

Citizens comments may be made in person or Emailed to councilclerk@cityofnelsonville.com by 1PM, Tuesday, June 17, 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.