City of Nelsonville, Ohio Information Blog

ATHENS CO FLASH FLOOD WATCH 8PM, THU, 7/27/17 THROUGH 8PM, FRI, 7/28/17, WATCH FOR CHANGING WEATHER CONDITIONS!

July 27, 2017July 27, 2017nelsonvillecity

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Athens County from 8PM, Thursday, 7/27/17 through 8PM, Friday, 7/28/17.

Rounds of showers and thunderstorms with very heavy rain are expected through Friday. This rainfall, coupled with rain that has already fallen, could produce flash flooding, especially along small streams, creeks, low spots and poor drainage areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS;
A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation.

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous August 2017, Crimes of the Month

July 26, 2017nelsonvillecity

The following incident has been listed by Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous as August, 2017 Crimes of the Month.

The Athens Police Department is requesting your information pertaining to the location of Joseph E. Papineau.

Mr. Papineau is being sought for his involvement in multiple criminal acts within the City and the County. He currently has three separate warrants for his arrest from three different law enforcement agencies. The arrest warrants stem from charges involving receiving stolen property, possession of cocaine, and a traffic offense.

Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous is offering a $2,000.00 cash reward for information on the above crimes if that information leads to the arrest and indictment of the person or persons responsible. *Information on serious misdemeanors will be limited 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.

Other cash rewards are available for your information regarding other crimes that have been committed in Athens County and if you have knowledge of other crimes, you are asked to call (740) 594 – 3331. Also visit our website at www.crimesolversofathens.org for information on previous crimes of the month. Postings can also be viewed 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.

Joseph Papineau

Nelsonville Board of Zoning Appeals meeting Tue, 8/1/17, 7:30PM, the public is invited and encouraged to attend

July 25, 2017July 25, 2017nelsonvillecity

The Nelsonville Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a meeting on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at 7:30PM at City Hall. The meeting is being held to discuss a variance for a non-conforming use at 774 Chestnut Street. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.

Nelsonville Street Committee meeting Tue, 7/25/17, 3:30PM, the public is invited and encouraged to attend

July 24, 2017nelsonvillecity

The Nelsonville Street Committee will hold a meeting on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at 3:30PM. The meeting is being held to discuss street issues. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.

Athens Co Flash Flood Watch Until 12 Midnight, Sun, 7/23/17, Watch for changing weather conditions!

July 23, 2017nelsonvillecity

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Athens County until 12 Midnight, Sunday, 7/23/17.

Additional rounds of thunderstorms with very heavy rain may result in flash flooding, especially along small streams and in poor drainage areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS; A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation.

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Northern Athens Co Severe Thunder Storm Warning until 5:15PM, Sat, 7/22, seek shelter if threatening weather approaches!

July 22, 2017nelsonvillecity

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northern Athens County until 5:15 PM.

At 424 PM, a severe thunderstorm was located over Shawnee, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD, 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE, Radar indicated.
IMPACT, Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include Nelsonville, Glouster, Buchtel, Jacksonville, Murray City, Trimble, Amesville and Burr Oak State Park.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

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

You may also report severe weather by posting your report to the Charleston West Virginia National Weather Service Facebook Page, or by using the Twitter Hashtag, NWSRLX.

ATHENS CO SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH UNTIL 10PM, SAT, 7/22/17, WATCH FOR THREATENING WEATHER!

July 22, 2017nelsonvillecity

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH FOR ATHENS COUNTY UNTIL 10:00 PM, SATURDAY, 7/22/17.

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.

Athens Co Flash Flood Watch until 8AM, Sun, 7/23/17. Watch for changing weather conditions!

July 22, 2017nelsonvillecity

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Athens County until 8:00 AM, Sunday, 7/23/17.

Rounds of showers and thunderstorms, with heavy downpours are expected through Sunday morning. This coupled with wet soils across the area could produce flash flooding, especially along small streams, creeks, low spots and poor drainage areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS; A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation.

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Nelsonville E Canal St CLOSED, Carter Lumber to Burger King Mon, 7/24, 8:30AM approx 4HRS, use caution in the area

July 21, 2017nelsonvillecity

The Nelsonville Street Department announces that a small section of East Canal Street between Carter Lumber and Burger King will be closed for a curb cutting for approximately four hours beginning at 8:30 AM Monday, July 24, 2017. Please use caution in the area or an alternate route.

The Nelsonville City Council meeting 7/24 moved to 7/31/17 at 7PM, the public is invited and encouraged to attend

July 20, 2017nelsonvillecity

The Nelsonville City Council meeting scheduled for Monday, July 24, 2017 at 7:00 pm has been moved to Monday July 31, 2017 in Council Chambers at City Hall. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.