The Ad Hoc Committee to the Nelsonville City Council will hold meetings on Thursday, June 12, 2025, and Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at 6:00PM each day in Council Chambers at City Hall.
Citizens’ comments may be made in person or Emailed to Administration@cityofnelsonville.com by 1:00PM Thursday, June 5, 2025, or Tuesday, June 17, 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.
The Nelsonville City Council held a regular meeting Monday, June 9, 2025, at 7PM. The meeting was streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel at, https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u.
The Ad Hoc Committee to the Nelsonville City Council held a meeting Thursday, June 5, 2025, at 6:00PM. The meeting was streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel at, https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u.
The Nelsonville City Council will hold a regular Council meeting on Monday, June 9, 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 9, 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.
The Nelsonville Water Department has issued a boil order for the following areas in the Village of Buchtel due to a water line repair, State Route 78 from Marietta Avenue to the Buchtel Village Limits (Cats Curve), North and South Oakley Drive, Duncan Drive and State Route 685. The boil order will be in effect for these areas until 3:00 PM Friday, June 6, 2025.
When a boil order is in effect, we ask all who are affected to boil their cooking and drinking water for three (3) minutes before being consumed.
The Nelsonville Water Department is currently working on a water main leak in the Village of Buchtel near the intersection of State Route 78 and State Route 685. Buchtel water customers may experience low to no water pressure until crews are able to complete repairs. When repairs are completed and water service is restored, there may be a boil order for the Village of Buchtel.
The Nelsonville Division of Fire VIP ticket sales for the 2025 “Thunder In The Valley” fireworks spectacular have been delayed until Monday, June 9, 2025. The delay has been caused by a printing delay.
Once the VIP vehicle parking passes are available, they 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 will be available to purchase at the Nelsonville Fire Department. The VIP area will open at 5:00PM on July 4th.
If you have any questions about VIP tickets, contact the Nelsonville Fire Department at thunder@cityofnelsonville.com or (740) 753-1244.
The Ad Hoc Committee to the Nelsonville City Council will hold a meeting on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at 6:00PM in Council Chambers at City Hall. A copy of the meeting agenda is available at https://tinyurl.com/3fsh2cy9.
Citizens’ comments may be made in person or Emailed to Administration@cityofnelsonville.com by 1:00PM Thursday, June 5, 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.
The final schedule of events for the 30th Annual “Thunder In The Valley”, 4th of July celebration fireworks has been completed. A printable schedule is downloadable at https://tinyurl.com/3v2jk7kj.
VIP and general parking at Hocking College will open at 5:00PM, along with the vending area. Questions regarding the vending area can be sent to Events@hocking.edu. There will be a single entry into Hocking College parking lots at John Light Hall ONLY. When lots are full no additional vehicles will be permitted. All lot exits will be open after the Fireworks, please follow law enforcement directions. No Parking will be permitted on Hocking Parkway or State Route 691. Alcoholic beverages, personal fireworks 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.
At 7:30PM The Hocking Valley Scenic Railway will be offering a 22-mile train ride to East Logan that will end up at Thunder in the Valley fireworks display! After the fireworks, re-board the train to return to the Nelsonville Depot! This trip will not be wheelchair accessible. Veterans and current military ride for free on this trip! More information and pricing at https://www.hvsry.org/train-rides/fireworks-express/
As everyone settles in at 10:00 p.m., the THUNDER IN THE VALLEY”, FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR will begin. This year’s display will be presented by the Nelsonville Division of Fire. The firefighters have promised a 25-minute display of shells, to dazzle all the senses, and sure to get uhs and oohs from everyone viewing the display.
Fireworks will be launched from Hocking College. This year’s display will be accompanied by music simulcast by WSEO, 107.7 FM. We are encouraging everyone to bring a radio and tune into the music so we can fill the hills with music and fireworks.
We would like to invite people from all over the Nelsonville and Hocking Valley area to come and enjoy the 4th of July celebration.
The City of Nelsonville announces that the city’s water park will be closed Saturday, May 31, 2025, due to forecasted rain and cold weather.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause but this closure is necessary for the safety of patrons and staff. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
For information about hours, services, admission, and season passes please call the Nelsonville Water Park at (740) 753-7003 or Email aquaticcenter@cityofnelsonville.com.
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