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Plans for West Carrollton Health Center Feature Dental Care, Drive-Thru Pharmacy

Plans for West Carrollton Health Center Feature Dental Care, Drive-Thru Pharmacy

Community Health Centers of Greater Dayton is aiming to move its Miamisburg health center to a West Carrollton location next year. The nonprofit healthcare provider has drafted plans to construct a new 11,700 square-foot facility at 630 E. Dixie Drive in West Carrollton, roughly 2.5 miles away from the Alex Central Health Center. A timeline for construction is unclear, as the nonprofit is securing funding for the project, according to executive director Gregory Hopkins. Land for the future West Carrollton health center was purchased last year, according to Montgomery County Auditor’s Office records. The Montgomery County commission on Tuesday approved...

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2023 Pavement Repair Program

2023 Pavement Repair Program

Pavement Repair Map 2023 – Downtown Area Pavement Repair Map 2023 – Lindbergh Blvd Area Pavement Repair Map 2023 – Maplehill Drive Area The 2023 Pavement Repair Program areas have been determined and the project is currently published for bids.  The bid opening is scheduled for July 6, 2023. The construction schedule will be determined at a later date after a contractor is selected.

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West Carrollton’s Community Police Academy Returns

West Carrollton’s Community Police Academy Returns

The West Carrollton Police Department will host its Community Police Academy (CPA) this fall which will provide hands-on training and education about what it’s like to be a police officer from academy training to being on the road. The free academy is for West Carrollton residents. Participants will work together with officers to gain an understanding of what it takes to ‘make a police officer.’ The class will go through the same type of training led by the same instructors that train West Carrollton officers. Citizens will participate in ‘ride-a-longs’ to observe officers’ daily duties and experiences. Several training topics...

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Self-Defense Class for Young Women

Self-Defense Class for Young Women

The city is partnering with Valor Martial Arts to host a self-defense class for young women on Saturday, July 23, from 2-4 p.m. at Valor Martial Arts, 11 N. Elm St., West Carrollton. The class is geared for high school and college age students and is structured to educate women in skills that are helpful to avoid dangerous encounters. The program is designed and taught by a woman. Students will be educated in areas of ‘awareness’ skills, basic escapes and tips for navigating everyday life. It is designed to empower and increase women’s confidence as they navigate high school, college...

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