The Nelsonville Water Department has issued a boil order for all customers on Burr Oak Boulevard from High Street to the US route 33 overpass, Hillside Drive, Crihfield Drive and Starr Drive, until 12:00PM, Wednesday, May 22, 2024. This boil order is necessary due to a tie-in for a new water line.
When a boil order is in effect, we ask all who are affected to boil their cooking and drinking water for three (3) minutes before being consumed.
The Nelsonville City Council held a regular meeting Monday, May 13, 2024, at 7PM. The meeting was streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel at, https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u.
The Nelsonville Dog Park Board will hold a meeting on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at 6:00PM, at City Hall. The meeting is being held to discuss,
Citizens comments may be made in person or Emailed to nelsonvillecity@gmail.com by 1PM, Thursday, May 16, 2024. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.
The Nelsonville City Council will hold a regular Council meeting on Monday, May 13, 2024, at 7:00PM in Council Chambers at City Hall.
Citizens comments and business and organizational comments may be made in person or Emailed to councilclerk@cityofnelsonville.com by 1PM, Monday, May 13, 2024. 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.
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH ATHENS COUNTY UNTIL 4:00 AM, WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2024.
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.
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Athens County from 2:00PM, Tuesday, May 7, 2024, until 11:00 AM, Thursday, May 9, 2024.
WHAT…Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
WHERE…Portions of northeast Kentucky, including the following counties, Boyd, Carter, Greenup and Lawrence KY, southeast Ohio, including the following counties, Athens, Gallia, Jackson OH, Lawrence OH, Meigs and Vinton, and West Virginia, including the following counties, Boone, Cabell, Jackson WV, Kanawha, Lincoln, Logan, Mason, Mingo, Putnam, Roane, Wayne, Wirt, and Wood.
WHEN…From 2:00PM, Tuesday, May 7, 2024, until 11:00 AM, Thursday, May 9, 2024.
IMPACTS…Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Low-water crossings may be flooded.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS… – 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.
The annual “Thunder In The Valley” fireworks spectacular is scheduled for Thursday, July 4, 2024 on the Hocking College Campus. Parking is available at Hocking College, and plenty of seating is available on the fields and lots. Parking will not be permitted on Hocking Parkway or State Route 691. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted on the Hocking College Campus. The show can be viewed from most areas of Nelsonville as it lights up the hills of Southeast Ohio.
The Nelsonville Division of Fire is selling VIP tickets for the 2024 “Thunder In The Valley” fireworks spectacular. VIP vehicle parking passes can be purchased for $10.00. If you prefer to walk to the fireworks, you can purchase a VIP walk-in pass for $3.00 per person. Do not wait until the last minute to purchase a VIP parking pass, there are only a limited number of passes available. VIP tickets can be purchased at the Nelsonville Fire Department. The VIP area will open at 5:00PM on July 4th.
More information will be released as the event draws nearer. If you have any questions about VIP tickets, contact the Nelsonville Fire Department at thunder@cityofnelsonville.com or (740) 753-1244.
The City of Nelsonville announces that Burr Oak Boulevard between East Canal Street and Hillside Drive will be closed to traffic on Monday, May 6, 2024, at 8:00AM until Friday, May 24, 2024, at 5:00PM. The roadway is being closed as part of a water line replacement project. Please avoid this area and use an alternate route.
The Nelsonville Water Department has issued a boil order for all customers on Frank Street, Williams Street, John Street, Edwards Street, Fredderick Street, and Madison Street from Edwards Street to the Hocking County Line, until 12:00PM, Saturday, May 4, 2024. This boil order is necessary due to a tie-in for a new water line.
When a boil order is in effect, we ask all who are affected to boil their cooking and drinking water for three (3) minutes before being consumed.
Reminder to the public, today is the day for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation 5K run and walk, between the hours of 7:00AM and 1:00PM. During these times the Nelsonville Public Square is closed to vehicle traffic and parking. 5K participants will be on streets throughout Nelsonville. Additionally, many spectators are expected in the city. Drive with caution throughout Nelsonville and watch out for pedestrians. Please use alternate routes and avoid these areas.
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