Athens Co Flood Watch in effect Thu, 8/10/23, 4AM until 2PM, be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued!

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The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Athens County in effect Thursday, August 10, 2023, from 4:00 AM until 2:00 PM.

WHAT…Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

WHERE…Portions of southeast Ohio, including the following counties, Athens, Gallia, Jackson OH, Meigs, Morgan, Perry, Vinton and Washington. Portions of West Virginia, including the following counties, Barbour, Braxton, Calhoun, Doddridge, Gilmer, Harrison, Jackson WV, Lewis, Mason, Pleasants, Ritchie, Roane, Taylor, Tyler, Upshur, Wirt and Wood.

WHEN… Thursday, August 10, 2023, from 4:00 AM until 2:00 PM.

IMPACTS…Excessive run-off may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS…A potent, moisture-laden low-pressure system will bring rain, heavy at times, Thursday morning. Rainfall totals of 1 to 2 inches, with locally higher amounts, are possible in the watch area. With soils already saturated from previous rainfall, flash flooding is a possibility. – http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Parade of The Hills Festival street closures begin Fri, 8/11/23, 8AM, use caution in the festival and consider using an alternate route

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The City of Nelsonville announces that the Public Square will be closed on Friday, August 11, 2023, at 8:00 AM in preparation for The Plains Lions Club car show on Friday evening. The Public Square will remain closed until Monday, August 21, 2023, at 7:30 AM for The Parade of The Hills Festival.

The Parade of The Hills Festival street closures will begin on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at 4:00 PM and remain closed through Monday, August 21, 2023, at 7:30 AM. The full street closures with NO limited access are due to pedestrian safety concerns from prior years.

The following streets will be closed to all traffic:

  • West Washington Street from Post Office to Fort Street
  • West Columbus Street from Library to 45 East Columbus Street
  • Rocky Boot Way from Public Square to alley by the Elks
  • Public Square

Please expect vendor, carnival rides and pedestrian traffic throughout the area. Please use caution in the area during the festival and please consider using an alternate route.

Nelsonville City Council Special Meeting, Mon, 8/7/2023 Recording at https://youtu.be/3RPUorn7jfE

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The Nelsonville City Council held a special meeting on Monday, August 7, 2023, at 7:00 PM, at City Hall. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss legal and personal matters, in accordance with Ohio Administrative Code, Rule 3358:17-1-04.2 | Executive sessions.

The meeting was streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel at, https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u.

ATHENS CO TORNADO WATCH UNTIL 6PM, MON, 8/7/23, WATCH FOR THREATENING WEATHER CONDITIONS, LISTEN FOR LATER STATEMENTS AND POSSIBLE WARNINGS!

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THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A TORNADO WATCH FOR ATHENS COUNTY AND SURROUNDING AREAS UNTIL 6:00PM, MONDAY, AUGUST 7, 2023.

REMEMBER, A TORNADO WATCH MEANS CONDITIONS ARE FAVORABLE FOR TORNADOES AND 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.

STAY TUNED TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO, LOCAL TV, RADIO OR YOUR CABLE TELEVISION PROVIDER FOR LATER STATEMENTS AND POSSIBLE WARNINGS.

Nelsonville Aquatics Center CLOSED during The Parade of the Hills Festival, Aug 16 – 19, 2023. Thank you for your understanding, enjoy the festival

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The Nelsonville Aquatics Center would like to remind everyone that they will be closed during The Parade of the Hills Festival, August 16 – 19, 2023. Thank you for your understanding and enjoy the festival.

For information about hours, services, admission, and season passes please call the Nelsonville Aquatics Center at (740) 753-7003 or Email aquaticcenter@cityofnelsonville.com.

Nelsonville aquatic center CLOSED weekdays, starting, Thu, 8/24/23, due to schools resuming session, thank you for your understanding

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The City of Nelsonville announces that the city’s aquatic center will be closed on weekdays due to area schools resuming session beginning Thursday, August 24, 2023, and opening on weekends only starting Saturday, August 26, 2023, throughout the remainder of the season. The aquatic center’s last scheduled day to be open for the 2023 season is Monday, September 4, 2023.

For information about hours, services, admission, and season passes please call the Nelsonville Aquatics Center at (740) 753-7003 or Email aquaticcenter@cityofnelsonville.com.

Nelsonville City Council special meeting Mon, 8/7/23, 7PM, at City Hall, the public is invited and encouraged to attend

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The Nelsonville City Council will hold a special meeting on Monday, August 7, 2023, at 7:00 PM, at City Hall. The purpose of the meeting is to meet in executive session to discuss legal and personal matters, in accordance with Ohio Administrative Code, Rule 3358:17-1-04.2 | Executive sessions.

The meeting may be streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel at https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.

Nelsonville Finance Committee meeting Mon, 8/7/23, 6PM at City Hall, the public is invited and encouraged to attend

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The City of Nelsonville Finance Committee will hold a meeting on Monday, August 7, 2023, at 6:00 PM at City Hall. The meeting is being held to discuss city finances and the 2024 city budget.

Citizens comments may be made in person or Emailed to nelsonvillecity@gmail.com by 1PM, Monday, August 7, 2023. The meeting may be streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.

Nelsonville City Council special meeting Mon, 7/31/23, 5PM, at City Hall, the public is invited and encouraged to attend

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The Nelsonville City Council will hold a special meeting on Monday, July 31, 2023, at 5:00 PM, at City Hall. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the appointment of a full-time police officer to an open position. Additionally, the city council will interview a city manager candidate and discuss pending litigation. The interview and pending litigation discussion will be done in executive session, in accordance with Ohio Administrative Code, Rule 3358:17-1-04.2 | Executive sessions.

Citizens comments may be made in person or Emailed to nelsonvillecity@gmail.com by 1PM, Monday, July 31, 2023. The meeting may be streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.