The City of Nelsonville announces that the Aquatic Center will be open for swimming on Thursday, June 12, 2014 at 12:00 NOON. The City thanks everyone for their patience and understanding.
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR ATHENS CO UNTIL 10PM, SEEK SHELTER IF THREATENED!!
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR ATHENS COUNTY UNTIL 1000 PM.
AT 915 PM NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A LINE OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING DAMAGING WINDS IN EXCESS OF 60 MPH. THESE STORMS WERE LOCATED ALONG A LINE EXTENDING FROM 6 MILES SOUTHWEST OF LAKE HOPE STATE PARK TO FORKED RUN STATE PARK TO KENNA OR ALONG A LINE EXTENDING FROM MCARTHUR TO FORKED RUN STATE PARK TO 13 MILES NORTHEAST OF WINFIELD, MOVING NORTHEAST AT 45 MPH.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS: PLEASE REPORT HAIL OR STRONG WIND TO THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BY CALLING TOLL FREE 1-800-401-9535, 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.
Nelsonville Aquatic Center CLOSED Wed, 6/11 for emergency repairs and is scheduled to re-open on Thur, 6/12
The City of Nelsonville announces that the Aquatic Center will again be closed on Wednesday, June 11, 2014 for emergency repairs. It is scheduled to re-open on Thursday, June 12, 2014. Thank you for your time and patience while these repairs are completed.
Free Workshop Teaches Skills Needed to Become a Photonaturalist, Sat 6/21 10AM at Wayne National Forest HQ, Nelsonville
Would you like to photograph insects? If so, come celebrate National Pollinator Week with the Wayne National Forest by becoming a PhotoNaturalist.
Photographers of all ages and experience levels are invited to attend a PhotoNaturalist Workshop on Saturday, June 21st, at 10 a.m. at the Wayne National Forest headquarters located off US Hwy 33 between Athens and Nelsonville.
Lynda Andrews, a U.S. Forest Service wildlife biologist will open up the workshop with a short presentation in the first floor conference room. Participates will learn what is needed in a photograph for identification purposes. She will also give an introduction to the Bumble Bee Watch Program. You will learn how you can contribute to this citizen science initiative from your own backyard.
Interested photographers are urged to bring your camera to photograph any and all insects found in our native plant gardens located around the building.
“There is a serious decline of pollinators in the United States today,” said Andrews. “One way to help researchers is to learn to document the types and species of pollinators by identifying them through the use of photographs.”
Photographs taken during the event will be used in a future pollinator display planned for the Wayne Welcome Center. Your Bumble Bee photographs will also be submitted to the Bumble Bee Watch program
Register today by calling (740) 753-0101, or by email at landrews@fs.fed.us. In case of inclement weather, the event will be scheduled for another time.
For more information, visit our website at http://www.fs.usda.gov/wayne . Follow the Wayne National Forest on Twitter: @waynenationalfs .
Nelsonville Aquatic Center CLOSED Tues, 6/10 for emergency repairs and is scheduled to re-open on Wed, 6/11
The City of Nelsonville announces that the Aquatic Center will be closed on Tuesday, June 10, 2014 for emergency repairs. It is scheduled to re-open on Wednesday, June 11, 2014.
Nelsonville Utility Comm meeting Tue, 6/10 at 7PM in Council Chambers, public is encouraged to attend
The Nelsonville City Council announces that the Utility Committee will conduct a meeting to discuss the Robbins Road sewer project on Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers. The public is encouraged to attend.
Nelsonville City Council meeting, Mon, 6/19, 7PM, public is encouraged to attend
Nelsonville City Council has a regular meeting on Monday, June 9th, starting at 7:00 pm. The meeting is in City Council Chambers at 211 Lake Hope Drive, Nelsonville, Ohio. The public is encouraged to attend.
Athens County Emergency Warning Sirens Test for June 4th CANCELED
The outdoor emergency warning siren test in Nelsonville, The Plains and New Marshfield scheduled for today Wednesday, June 4, 2014, has been CANCELED due to approaching severe weather. The test it will be postponed until the next month.
Nelsonville’s Madison St CLOSED Fri, 6/6 from 7AM to 5PM, W. Franklin St. to Cross St, find alternate route through area
The Nelsonville Street Department announces that Madison Street between West Franklin Street and Cross Street will be closed to traffic on Friday, June 6, 2014, between 7:00AM and 5:00PM for storm sewer repair. Residents are urged to find alternate routes through the area.
Athens County Emergency Warning Sirens will be tested Wed 6/4 at 12 Noon
The outdoor emergency warning sirens in Nelsonville, The Plains and New Marshfield will be tested at 12 noon on Wednesday, June 4, 2014, with a one minute sounding of the sirens. Local residents are asked not to call local emergency agencies inquiring why the sirens are sounding.
The outdoor warning siren system is normally tested on the first Wednesday of every month at 12:00 p.m. The monthly test will be cancelled if severe weather is threatening. If severe weather cancels the test it will be postponed until the next month. There are three conditions that result in the warning sirens being activated in Athens County.
1) Severe Weather
a) When the National Weather Service initiates a Tornado Warning for an area that includes areas of Athens County.
b) When the National Weather Service initiates a Severe Thunderstorm Warning (winds 58+ mph, large hail, severe lightening and heavy rains), for an area that includes areas of Athens County.
2) When there is an actual enemy or terrorist attack against the United States has been detected and is threatening areas of Athens County and protective action should be taken immediately.
3) When a public safety emergency occurs the sirens will be used to alert the public of emergencies such as hazardous materials incidents and civil disturbances.
When the outdoor warning sirens are sounded for an emergency they will be activated for five minutes. When you hear the warning sirens you should do the following;
DO NOT CALL 9-1-1 to ask why the sirens are sounding as this can overload the 9-1-1 emergency response system.
Remember, outdoor warning sirens are just that, out-door warning. The sirens are meant to be heard outside to signal you to go indoors and tune your radio or television station to the local Emergency Alert System (EAS) Station. As homes continue to become more energy efficient and sound proofing enhanced, outdoor warning sirens that once could be heard decades ago inside of a home can no longer be heard. That’s why other means of warning are in place.
Go immediately to a safe area in your home or building, if high winds, severe thunder and lightning are present.
If you are outside away from possible shelter, lie flat on the ground away from trees until the storm passes. If in a vehicle, get out and find a more substantial structure.
Carry a battery operated radio or NOAA all hazard alert radio to your safe area. You will know when the storm or emergency has passed and when it is clear to leave your safe area.
The Athens County SIRENS DO NOT identify specific types of storms or emergencies, therefore you should immediately seek shelter and tune to local television or radio for further information.
