The Nelsonville Police Department would like to make all drivers aware of a traffic pattern change at the intersection of State Route 691 and East Canal Street. Effective immediately, NO RIGHT TURN ON A RED TRAFFIC SIGNAL WILL BE ALLOWED FOR VEHICLES TRAVLEING;

1. East on East Canal Street turning on to South State Route 691 toward the entrance to Hocking College.
2. South on State Route 691 turning West on to East Canal Street into Nelsonville.

This change has been made for safety reasons due to difficult visibility at the intersection.

The Thunder in the Valley Fireworks Spectacular in Nelsonville, Ohio is scheduled to begin at 10 PM tonight July 4th. Please do not call Nelsonville Emergency telephone numbers to check on the status of the fireworks.  If the fireworks are canceled due to weather, notification will be made to the public as soon as possible.

While entering and exiting Hocking College for the fireworks follow all directions by Law Enforcement personnel to ensure the easiest traffic movement for all spectators. Thank you for cooperation.