HCSO will utilize a new communications service permitting them to send, valuable community information directly to residents. The Nixle Community Information Service allows HCSO to create and publish messages delivered to subscribed residents instantly via cell phone text message and/or email. Messages may include help with finding missing persons, notifying the public shortly after a crime has occurred, current snow advisories as well as other relevant safety and community event information.  The service is easy to use and free.  Resident can register at www.nixle.com, current snow advisories as well as other relevant safety and community event information. The service is easy to use and free. Residents of Hocking County and neighboring communities can immediately begin receiving pertinent information via text message, email, and web by registering at www.nixle.com.