July 2023

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.

Athens Co Heat Advisory in effect Fri, 7/28/23, 11AM until 9PM, Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses

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The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Athens County and surrounding areas in effect Friday, July 28, 2023, from 1:00 AM until 9:00 PM.

WHAT – Heat index values up to 105 expected.

WHERE – Portions of southeast Ohio, southwest Virginia, and central, northern and southern West Virginia.

WHEN – From 11 AM to 9 PM Friday, July 28, 2023.

IMPACTS – Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9-1-1.

Nelsonville City Council special meeting Thu, 7/27/23, 6PM, 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 Thursday, July 27, 2023, at 6:00 PM, at City Hall. The purpose of the meeting is to interview a city manager candidate. The interview will be done in executive session, 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.

Great fun had by all at the Nelsonville Aquatics Center, “Summer Splash Bash” Sun, 7/23/23, thank you for all who attended

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The Nelsonville Aquatics Center staff would like to thank everyone for coming to the “Summer Splash Bash” held on Sunday, July 23, 2023. A great big thank you to DJ Rockin’ Reggie for being a great DJ. Everyone enjoyed an afternoon of swimming, music, and family fun.

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

Nelsonville Utilities Committee meeting Mon 7/24/23, 6PM at City Hall, the public is invited and encouraged to attend

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The City of Nelsonville Utilities Committee will hold a meeting on Monday July 24, 2023, at 6:00PM at City Hall. The meeting is being held to discuss,

  1. Wastewater Treatment Plant
  2. Scenic Lane Sewer Project
  3. Phase III – Water Project (Declined Funding – what course does city want to take)
  4. Phase II – Water Project (Fort Street and Pleasantview)
  5. State Water Tower
  6. West Washington Street Project (with SAOP)
  7. Trash and Recycling

Citizens comments may be made in person or Emailed to nelsonvillecity@gmail.com by 1PM, Monday July 24, 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 Aquatics Center, “Summer Splash Bash” Sun, 7/23/23, 1PM to 3PM, music by DJ Rockin’ Reggie, enjoy afternoon of swimming, music, family fun

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The Nelsonville Aquatics Center will be sponsoring a “Summer Splash Bash” on Sunday, July 23, 2023, from 1:00PM until 3:00PM. DJ Rockin’ Reggie will be performing music for the event. The public is invited to come out and enjoy an afternoon of swimming, music, and family fun.

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

The Ohio EPA has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the state of Ohio until midnight Mon, 7/17/23, unhealthy for sensitive groups

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The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio until midnight Monday, July 17, 2023.

Smoke from the Canadian wildfires continues to adversely impact air quality. The Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the “unhealthy for sensitive groups” range.

For additional information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency`s web site at epa.ohio.gov.

Nelsonville Aquatics Center, “Summer Splash Bash” Sun, 7/23/23, 1PM to 3PM, music by DJ Rockin’ Reggie, enjoy afternoon of swimming, music, family fun

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The Nelsonville Aquatics Center will be sponsoring a “Summer Splash Bash” on Sunday, July 23, 2023, from 1:00PM until 3:00PM. DJ Rockin’ Reggie will be performing music for the event. The public is invited to come out and enjoy an afternoon of swimming, music, and family fun.

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

Athens Co Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 9PM, Thu, 7/13/23, watch for rapidly changing weather conditions!

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The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Athens County until 9:00 PM, Thursday, July 13, 2023.

Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are favorable for 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. Severe Thunderstorms can and occasionally do produce Tornadoes.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio, local TV, radio or your cable television provider for later statements and possible warnings.