The City of Nelsonville announces that all City offices will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2025, in observance of the Presidents Day Holiday. City offices will re-open for business on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, for regular business hours.
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Athens County in effect from 7:00AM, Saturday, February 15 until 1:00AM, Monday, February 17, 2025.
WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
WHERE…Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, including Athens County, and West Virginia.
WHEN…From 7:00AM, Saturday, February 15 until 1:00AM, Monday, February 17, 2025.
IMPACTS…Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may also occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Extensive street flooding is possible.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS…http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
The saturated ground has produced conditions ripe for landslides and debris flows on steep slopes around the area. Residents with homes on or at the base of hillsides should watch for trees leaning in unusual orientations, water and mud seepage where not expected and other signs of potential ground movement.
Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on Facebook and Twitter pages.
2/12/2025, 10:30AM – Athens County is under a LEVEL 1 SNOW EMERGENCY. Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads may also be icy. Motorists are urged to drive very cautiously.
The City of Nelsonville announces that the Burr Oak Boulevard closure between Hillside Drive and the US 33 overpass has been extended until Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 6:00PM. The closure is for the installation of new sanitary sewer lines.
Please avoid this area and use an alternate route.
The Nelsonville City Council held a regular meeting Monday, February 10, 2025, at 7PM. The meeting was streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel at, https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u.
2/11/2025, 8:35PM – Athens County is under a LEVEL 2 SNOW EMERGENCY. Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads may also be very icy. Only those who feel it is necessary to drive should be out on the roads. Contact your employer to see if you should report to work. Motorists should use extreme caution!
2/11/2025, 6:10PM – Athens County is under a LEVEL 1 SNOW EMERGENCY. Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads may also be icy. Motorists are urged to drive very cautiously.
The Ad Hoc Committee to the Nelsonville City Council is accepting letters of interest for the position of Clerk to serve the Ad Hoc Committee. The position responsibilities are as follows:
The pay for this position is set at $1,000 monthly, is a temporary nonunion position, and there is currently no guaranteed of length of service for this position. Interested individuals may submit a letter of interest and resume to Administration@cityofnelsonville.com no later than 11:00 AM on February 19, 2025, to be decided on by members of the Ad Hoc Committee at their next available meeting.
The City of Nelsonville Police and Fire Committee held a meeting on Monday, February 10, 2025, at 6:30 PM at City Hall. The meeting was held to discuss providing fire protection coverage to Green Township in Hocking County.
The meeting was streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel at, https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u.
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