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GetGo turns to West Carrollton for first Dayton area location.

Posted on May 1, 2023

GetGo Café & Market is looking to bring a fueling station, convenience store and drive-through to West Carrollton. A site plan application submitted for the convenience store chain owned and operated by Pittsburgh-based Giant Eagle was approved by the city of West Carrollton on April 20. It calls for a 24-hour 6,323-square-foot store with six...

GetGo proposes first Dayton-area location

Posted on April 24, 2023

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City of West Carrollton announces schedule of family-friendly events for summer 2023

Posted on March 29, 2023

WEST CARROLLTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- The City of West Carrollton is sharing its schedule of family-friendly events for the summer of 2023. Everyone can enjoy activities including kite flying, concerts, and sand sculpting. The Sandmazing Event & Summer Concert Series, which runs from May 29 to June 2, is one of the highlighted events. This...

Manufacturer at 20-year mark after starting in barn: ‘West Carrollton made us feel welcome and wanted’

Posted on March 25, 2023

Tom Johnson gets a bit wistful at the mention of Johnson Manufacturing Systems reaching the 20-year mark this year. The company, which manufactures precision machined components and assemblies for a variety of industries, including aerospace, transportation, military, and commercial, began life in a dirt-floor pole barn in Germantown in June 2003, Johnson said. “It seems...

Dayton-area riverfront development project makes headway with $3M investment

Posted on March 16, 2023

  A significant investment toward a Dayton area’s $75 million revitalization and redevelopment efforts aims to put the city on the map as a destination. The planned district will bring new development, a whitewater park and new riverfront housing to the city. In a recent press conference, U.S. Rep. Mike Turner (R-Dayton) announced a $3 million investment...

Whitewater Park project moves forward in West Carrollton

Posted on March 15, 2023

VIDEO: https://www.wdtn.com/news/local-news/whitewater-park-project-moves-forward-in-west-carrollton/?fbclid=IwAR34wqrp_z2eoAdWkv703Sb12wgJS8vhv3REw4kWqWGAbAHPrHsNZ-YId2A   DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — West Carrollton’s Whitewater Park project is moving forward, with a three million dollar boost in federal funding. On Tuesday, city council and community leaders gathered at the West Carrollton Civic Center to take the next steps for the Whitewater Park project. It will be located on the Great...
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West Carrollton whitewater park project gets big financial support

Posted on March 8, 2023

Project will enable the Dayton region to compete to host whitewater competitions and events. A whitewater park and community gathering space planned by West Carrollton is set to receive financial support from Montgomery County. City council, at its most recent meeting, approved a measure to allow City Manager Brad Townsend to enter into a contract...

West Carrollton OKs raise for police officers, other employees

Posted on December 20, 2022

WEST CARROLLTON — West Carrollton police officers, sergeants and administrative employees will receive raises each year for the next three years. A recently approved agreement between the city and the West Carrollton Police Association provides for 5% cost-of-living wage increases for police officers in 2023, 2024 and 2025. “We also agreed that the patrol contract...

Helping Residents in Need by Raking Leaves

Posted on September 22, 2022

The West Carrollton City Beautiful Commission is holding their annual Rake Rally at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 12. They are seeking volunteers to help with the event. Volunteers will meet at the Civic Center, 300 E. Central Ave., and then disperse across the city to help residents in getting their front-yard leaves to the...

Father Daughter Dance – Nov. 4

Posted on September 22, 2022

West Carrollton will hold the annual Father-Daughter Dance on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022. Daughters can bring their dads or someone special to this year’s Disco-themed event held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Nov. 4, at Fire Station 56, located at 125 W. Central Ave., West Carrollton, OH, 45449. The event is recommended for girls...

Monster Mash Event & Halloween Home Decorating Contest

Posted on September 22, 2022

Calling all skeletons, werewolves and superheroes: the city’s 17th annual Monster Mash event returns this year. It will be held at Weidner Park next to the Civic Center, 300 E. Central Ave., from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 27. Hundreds of people typically attend the festivities. Activities include hayrides, pumpkin decorating, carnival games,...

Oct. 1 City-wide Garage Sale & Large Item Pickup

Posted on September 9, 2022

The final West Carrollton city-wide garage sale of the year is scheduled for Saturday, October 1, rain or shine. West Carrollton residents may register their sale online at no cost here or by emailing alaforce@westcarrollton.org. Please provide a name, address and phone number. The sale will be advertised online, social media and the city website. The...

Family Movie Night in the Park – Sept. 9

Posted on August 31, 2022

The Parks Department’s Family Adventure programs continue this fall with the next movie night to be held Friday, September 9, from 8:30-11 p.m. This event will be at Wilson Park, 350 Wilson Park Dr. The movie night will be co-hosted by the West Carrollton Nazarene Church and feature a family friendly film. This is a...

“Hello Fall” Food Truck Rally to be held Sept. 10

Posted on August 23, 2022

The City of West Carrollton is hosting a food truck rally to say “Hello Fall” to the community. The event will be held on Saturday, September 10 from 4-8 p.m. in the Carrollton Centre area on N. Elm St. between Central Ave. and Main St. The city will have two local musicians performing. Neil Florek...

Doggie Dive Supporting Animal Rescues to be held Sept. 5

Posted on August 19, 2022

The city of West Carrollton is proud to be hosting its 14th annual Doggie Dive on Monday, September 5, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Wilson Pool, 1226 S. Elm St. The event gives dogs and their owners a chance to swim and play in Wilson Pool before it’s closed and drained for the season....

West Carrollton’s Community Police Academy Returns

Posted on August 2, 2022

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...

Seeking Nominations for ‘Plaza of Fame’ Award

Posted on July 22, 2022

The City of West Carrollton is seeking nominations for the Plaza of Fame award for 2022. The award, given by the City Council since 2003, recognizes current or former citizens who have made a unique or noteworthy contribution in making the city a better place to live. Honorees are recognized at a city council meeting...

Whitewater Park Receives Federal Funding

Posted on July 18, 2022

The city of West Carrollton recently received exciting news regarding the new whitewater park initiative that is in the works on the Great Miami River. This project takes advantage of West Carrollton’s stretch of the Great Miami River as the only place that has a viable pool of water for boating and enough of a...

City Seeking Finance Director

Posted on July 12, 2022

The City of West Carrollton, Ohio is seeking candidates for the position of Finance Director. The city’s current finance director, Tom Reilly, will be retiring in October 2022 after a 31-year career at the city. The Finance Director is a key member of the City Manager's leadership team and will oversee and manage the financial...

Water Main Construction – Possible Traffic Delays

Posted on July 7, 2022

The City will be replacing part of a water main on S. Elm St. between Gibbons Rd. and Maplehill Dr. beginning Monday, July 11. The project is scheduled to be completed in six weeks. City Engineer John Vance said, “we have had a number main breaks within an 1,800-foot span of waterline since 2014. By...

Self-Defense Class for Young Women

Posted on July 1, 2022

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...

Family Programs in July

Posted on June 17, 2022

The Parks Department’s Family Adventure programs are expanding to include more dates at the pool and two movie nights. The next Family Adventure Swim Night is Thursday, July 7, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Wilson Pool, 1226 S. Elm St. The fee is the cost of entry to the pool. Season passes will be...

A Family Adventure at Wilson Pool

Posted on May 26, 2022

The Parks Department will hold the second A Family Adventure program Thursday, June 9, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Wilson Pool, 1226 S. Elm St. This series of events are for families to participate in together. The third and fourth events will also be held at Wilson Pool on July 7 and August 4....

Community Pride Day – May 21

Posted on May 11, 2022

West Carrollton’s City Beautiful Commission will host its annual neighborhood clean-up, Community Pride Day, on Saturday, May 21. The event begins at 9 a.m. at the Civic Center and runs approximately three hours. All volunteers receive a t-shirt. Volunteers will help West Carrollton residents in need of assistance with outside projects like pulling weeds, trimming...

Bicycle Fun Day Event set for May 14

Posted on April 28, 2022

The City will be putting a new twist on a previous event. Bicycle Fun Day will move locations to the Marina Dr. area (5457 Marina Dr.) by the Great Miami River. The event will be on Saturday, May 14, from 10 a.m. to noon. Kids will learn how to safely handle their bicycle and practice...

Arbor Day Tree Planting Event – April 29

Posted on April 22, 2022

Children are invited to participate in an Arbor Day Celebration with local leaders at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, April 29, at Wilson Park near the pool entrance. The children will help plant a tree while Mayor Jeff Sanner reads a city proclamation. The mayor and children will be joined by other City Council and City...

City-wide Garage Sale & Large Item Pickup

Posted on April 8, 2022

The first of two West Carrollton city-wide garage sales is scheduled for Saturday, May 7. West Carrollton residents may register their sale online at no cost here or by emailing recprogram@westcarrollton.org. Please provide a name, address and phone number. The sale will be advertised online, social media and the City website. The City provides a list...

Pool & Parks Dept. Seasonal Maintenance Positions Available

Posted on April 5, 2022

Applications are now available for students, teachers and others looking for a seasonal summer position with the city of West Carrollton in the parks and recreation department. Available positions for Wilson Park Pool include life guards, admissions and concession workers. The pool will be open Saturday, May 28 through Monday, Sept.5. The pay range for...

April 15 – Civic Center Offices Closed but, Tax Department Open with Extended Hours

Posted on April 1, 2022

The city of West Carrollton’s Civic Center offices will be closed Friday, April 15, with the exception of the city’s Tax Division. The deadline for filing city income tax is Monday, April 18, which coincides with the federal and state filing deadlines. The Finance Department will offer extended hours and be open Friday, April 15,...

City Mourns Former City Manager Tracy Williams

Posted on February 20, 2022

It is with great sadness that the West Carrollton City Council and city staff extend our condolences to the family and friends of Tracy Williams, former city manager, who passed away February 16. He was a much admired and respected friend and colleague. Williams served the city of West Carrollton for 30 years as its...
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