The Nelsonville City Council held a special meeting on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at 7:30 PM, the meeting was held to discuss and consider an ordinance engaging special counsel to represent the City in Case No 25CI0136 and specifying the terms of engagement.
The meeting was streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel at, https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u.
The Nelsonville City Council regular meetings scheduled for Monday, July 28, 2025, and Monday, August 25, 2025, have been canceled per Nelsonville City Charter §4.05. Meetings.
***Regular meetings shall be held at least twice in each calendar month, except that during the months of July and August the Council may dispense with one of its regular Meeting. ***
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Athens County today Friday, July 25, 2025, in effect from11:00AM until 8:00PM.
WHAT…Heat index values up to 101 expected.
WHERE…Portions of northeast Kentucky and southeast Ohio, and portions of the central and northern lowlands of West Virginia.
WHEN…Today Friday, July 25, 2025, from11:00AM until 8:00PM.
IMPACTS…High temperatures and humidity may cause heat illnesses.
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.
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our social media pages.
The City of Nelsonville Auditor’s Office is hosting a FREE city-wide community shred day, Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 9:00AM until 12:00PM at the City Hall parking lot.
Any Nelsonville resident, organization and business with proof of an address within the Nelsonville city limits, are welcome to bring a limit of 5 banker boxes or 5 equivalent size boxes of paper documents. The city will have a limited supply of banker boxes available for use on a first come first serve basis. Papers with paperclips and staples are acceptable, but binder clips must be removed. All drop offs should be in organized boxes; loose or bagged paper will not be accepted.
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Thursday, July 24, 2025, from 11:00AM until 8:00PM.
WHAT…Heat index values up to 103 expected.
WHERE…Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and central, northern, southern, and western West Virginia.
WHEN… Thursday, July 24, 2025, from 11:00AM until 8:00PM.
IMPACTS…Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
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.
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.
Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on social media.
The Ad Hoc Committee to the Nelsonville City Council meeting scheduled for Thursday, July 24, 2025, at 6:00PM has been canceled. The Committee will hold its next meeting on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at 6:00PM at City Hall. A copy of the meeting agenda is available at https://tinyurl.com/y5rw3e7f.
Citizens’ comments may be made in person or Emailed to Administration@cityofnelsonville.com by 1:00PM Thursday, July 31, 2025. The meeting may be streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel at https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u. The public are invited and encouraged to attend.
The Nelsonville City Council will hold a special meeting on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at 7:30 PM, at City Hall. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss and consider an ordinance engaging special counsel to represent the City in Case No 25CI0136 and specifying the terms of engagement.
Citizens’ comments may be made in person or Emailed to councilclerk@cityofnelsonville.com by 1PM, Thursday, July 24, 2025. The meeting may be streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.
The City of Nelsonville announces that Scott Street will be closed, Monday, July 21, 2025, until Friday, July 25, 2025, for street curb replacement. Vehicle traffic will be detoured to Pleasantview Avenue and traffic controlled by traffic lights on Fort St and Pleasantview Avenue.
Please avoid this area and use an alternate route.
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Athens County until Saturday, July 19, 2025, at 2:00 AM.
WHAT…Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
WHERE…Athens County and surrounding areas.
WHEN… Until Saturday, July 19, 2025, at 2:00 AM.
IMPACTS…Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms over areas of saturated ground will lead to the possibility of flash flooding. Most areas will see 0.5 to 1.5 inches with some areas receiving more than 3 inches.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…Monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. – http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our social media pages.
The Nelsonville Water Park will be sponsoring a “Summer Splash Bash” on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, from 12:00PM 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, games, and family fun. Standard water park admission rates and passes apply to this event.
For information about hours, services, admission, and season passes please call the Nelsonville Water Park at (740) 753-7003.
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