The City of Nelsonville Water Department has canceled the boil order for State Route 691, Elm Rock Road, Kimberly Road and East Canal Street from the “Y” to State Route 691.
We would like to thank those affected by this incident for their patience and understanding.
The Nelsonville Water Department is currently replacing a water main broken yesterday on East Canal Street. The water service will be off for the following areas until water service is restored and once water service is restored the following areas will be under a boil order. State Route 691, Elm Rock Road, Kimberly Road and East Canal Street from the “Y” to State Route 691.
When a boil order is in effect, we ask those affected to boil their drinking and cooking water for three minutes before being consumed.
This Boil Order is in effect until further notice, unless notified otherwise.
The following incidents has been listed by Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous as the May 2020 Crimes of the Month.
The Athens Police Department is requesting your information pertaining to a series of crimes which occurred in the City.
1. Over the course of the past five months the Athens Police Department has responded to various parts of the city regarding complaints of bicycles being stolen. Presently, the police department has received 18 separate complaints of these types of theft. The board has approved up to a $500 reward for information related to this series of incidents.
2. On March 26, 2020, the Athens Police Department responded to a complaint of a stolen motorcycle, a 2000 black Harley Davidson Road King, at 55 Lincoln Ave. The owner of the motorcycle advised police it had been parked on the street in front residence overnight. Upon checking the following morning, the motorcycle was gone. The board has approved up to a $2000 for information related to the theft.
3. Over the past month the Athens Police Department has received several reports of thefts of catalytic converters from vehicles. There may be several suspects operating as individuals or as a group who are responsible for the thefts. Other law enforcement agencies throughout Athens County have also received reports of thefts of catalytic converters. The board has approved up to a $1000.00 reward for information related to these thefts.
The Nelsonville Police Department is requesting your information pertaining to crimes which occurred in the City.
1. The Nelsonville Police Department is investigating several thefts where star bricks have been stolen. It was first noticed on January 6, 2020 on W. Washington St near the Nelsonville Public Library. Additional bricks were stolen during the early morning hours of January 7, 2020 at the same location. It was then reported bricks were stolen from Monroe St during the same time frame. Based on the amount of bricks stolen, it is believed a motor vehicle must be involved to assist in transporting them. The board has approved up to a $1000 reward for information related to this series of incidents.
Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous is offering a cash reward for information on the above crime if that information leads to the arrest and indictment of the person or persons responsible. *Information on serious misdemeanors will be limited up to a $1000.00 cash reward. **Any information that leads to the arrest of an individual responsible for graffiti, the board can authorize up to a $500.00 cash reward. If you have information on these crimes, please call (740) 594 – 3331. You may also visit our website at www.crimesolversofathens.org or like us on Facebook. Remember! Crime Solvers Anonymous needs your information and not your name so that your information can be passed onto the proper authorities. Help us to help Athens County become a safer place.
The City of Nelsonville Police and Fire Committee held a virtual meeting on Thursday, April 30, 2020 at 6:00PM. The meeting was held to discuss the city’s shopping cart ordinance with area businesses. The meeting was streamed on the City of Nelsonville Facebook Page (City of Nelsonville, Ohio, @nelsonvillecity).
The Nelsonville Water Department is currently working on a water main break on East Canal Street. The water service will be off for the following areas until water service is restored and once water service is restored the following areas will be under a boil order. State Route 691, Elm Rock Road, Kimberly Road and East Canal Street from the “Y” to State Route 691.
When a boil order is in effect, we ask those affected to boil their drinking and cooking water for three minutes before being consumed.
This Boil Order is in effect until further notice, unless notified otherwise.
The City of Nelsonville announces that Mill Street will be closed from Poling Avenue to Kontner Street, Monday, May 4, 2020 and Tuesday, May 5, 2020. The roadway will be closed each day from 7:00AM until 6:00PM. The roadway is being closed for an R&R Pipeline gas line repair project, weather permitting. Please use an alternate route.
The City of Nelsonville announces that Burr Oak Boulevard will be closed from West High Street to C&J Tax Services, Monday, May 4, 2020 from 9:00AM to 1:00PM. The roadway is being closed to allow crews to safely cut the grass along the roadway. Please avoid this area.
City of Nelsonville Equipment Silent Auction
Current Bids 4/29/2020
All bids start April 20, 2020 at 8:00 AM and end May 4, 2020 at 4:00 PM
| Name | Bid amount |
| Dustin Merritt | 500.00 |
| Jonathon Phillips | 500.00 |
| Zackery Jenkins | 200.00 |
| Travis Jack | 400.00 |
| David Rutter | 300.00 |
| Gary Hill | 300.00 |
| Brent Williams | 1000.00 |
| David Self | 300.00 |
| Name | Bid amount |
| Jonathon Phillips | 400.00 |
| Name | Bid amount |
| Bernie Roell | 50.00 |
| Gary Hill | 55.00 |
The Nelsonville City Planning Commission held a virtual meeting on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at 6:00PM. The meeting was held to discuss a split lot division on Lake Hope Drive and Woodlane Drive. The meeting was streamed on the City of Nelsonville Facebook Page (City of Nelsonville, Ohio, @nelsonvillecity).
The City of Nelsonville Utility Committee will hold a virtual meeting on Monday, May 4, 2020 at 7:00PM. The meeting is being held to discuss unused water taps in Buchtel and the 2021 trash contract. The public may not attend the meeting in person. The meeting will be streamed on the City of Nelsonville Facebook Page (City of Nelsonville, Ohio, @nelsonvillecity).
