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Holiday Events begin Dec. 3

Posted on November 17, 2021

The Gingerbread House Decorating contest kicks off West Carrollton’s month of holiday events on Friday, December 3, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center, 300 E. Central Ave. As in years past, the city will host 20 groups as they spend an evening with family and friends decorating a pre-assembled gingerbread house. The event is...

Civic Center Closed Nov. 25-26

Posted on November 16, 2021

The West Carrollton Civic Center offices at 300 E. Central Ave. will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 25-26. Trash and recycling collection for West Carrollton residents will be delayed one day on pickups regularly scheduled for Thursday, November 25 and Friday, November 26. Thursday pickups will be Friday and Friday pickups will be Saturday.

Father-Daughter Dance Returning November 12

Posted on October 27, 2021

West Carrollton is bringing back the annual Father-Daughter Dance on Friday, Nov. 12. Daughters, ages one to 18, can bring their dads or someone special to this year’s luau-themed event held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Nov. 12, at Fire Station 56, located at 125 W. Central Ave., West Carrollton, OH, 45449. Online registration...

Seeking Volunteers to Help Residents Rake Leaves

Posted on October 22, 2021

The West Carrollton City Beautiful Commission is holding their annual Rake Rally at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 13. 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...

New Text-to-911 Program Launched

Posted on October 7, 2021

The City of West Carrollton contracts with the Centerville Police Department for all emergency and non-emergency dispatch services. A new Text-to-911 program was recently launched at the Centerville dispatch center. The West Carrollton Police and Fire Departments can now accept text messages through its 911 system. Anyone within the City limits of West Carrollton can...

Halloween House Decorating Contest & Annual Monster Mash Event

Posted on October 5, 2021

Calling all skeletons, werewolves and superheroes: the city’s 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. 28. Hundreds of people typically attend the festivities. Activities include hayrides, pumpkin decorating, carnival games and...

Maryjo Phillips to be inducted into the Plaza of Fame

Posted on September 22, 2021

A long-time West Carrollton resident, Maryjo Phillips, age 88, will be inducted into the West Carrollton Plaza of Fame during the city council meeting on Tuesday, September 28, at 6:30 p.m. A reception to honor Mrs. Phillips will be held in the Civic Center lobby at 6 p.m. before the meeting. Since 2003, the city...

Fall City-wide Garage Sale & Large Item Pickup

Posted on September 9, 2021

The fall West Carrollton city-wide garage sale is scheduled for Saturday, October 2. West Carrollton residents may register their sale online at no cost here , by emailing recprogram@westcarrollton.org or calling (937) 847-4635. Please provide a name, address and phone number. The sale will be advertised online, social media and the city website. The City...

Doggie Dive Scheduled for September 6

Posted on August 13, 2021

2021 marks the 13th year that dogs will get their chance to dive into Wilson Pool before it’s closed and drained for the season. West Carrollton’s Doggie Dive will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Monday, Sept. 6, at Wilson Pool, 1226 S. Elm St., which is the pool’s last open day of the...

Second Annual Bike Rodeo Scheduled for Sept. 11

Posted on August 13, 2021

The West Carrollton Parks and Recreation Department will be holding a Bike Rodeo for children ages four to 11 years old. Children can practice their biking skills on several courses set up throughout Wilson Park. Someone will be available to provide safety checks and biking tips. The event will be held Saturday, September 11, 10-11:30...

Parks Department Full-time Job Available

Posted on August 4, 2021

The City of West Carrollton is currently hiring for a Maintenance Repair Person in the Parks and Recreation Department. The Maintenance Repair Person I requires both skilled and semi-skilled abilities. An employee in this class is required to perform a variety of activities including physical labor associated with the maintenance and repair of City buildings,...

Register for the Citizens’ Police Academy

Posted on July 6, 2021

The West Carrollton Police Department will be hosting its sixteenth Citizens’ Police Academy this fall. It will be held Wednesdays, 6:30-9:00 p.m. from Sept. 1 to Nov. 3 at the West Carrollton police department. “We hold class one day each week and cover a lot of topics over the course. Participants get to experience the...

We’re Hiring! Seasonal Parks Maintenance Positions

Posted on June 23, 2021

The city continues to be in search of individuals to fill seasonal parks maintenance positions in the Parks Department. Seasonal park maintenance employees can work up to 40+ hours per week through the fall. Schedules are flexible. The main responsibility includes mowing and trimming, along with some grounds and playground maintenance. The pay range for...

Seeking Nominations for ‘Plaza of Fame’ Award

Posted on June 16, 2021

Through the ‘Plaza of Fame’ award, the West Carrollton City Council recognizes current or former citizens who have made a unique or noteworthy contribution in making the city a better place to live. Since 2003, forty-one people have been recognized with the award. All honorees have their names engraved on bricks placed at the Civic...

Road Construction on Alex Rd. & W. Central Ave.

Posted on June 9, 2021

The city of West Carrollton’s Street Division began making repairs to Alex Rd. from Dixie Ave. to Rt. 725 Monday, June 7. Repairs are expected to be completed in July. As sections of Alex Rd. are undergoing work, one lane of traffic in each direction will be maintained. Drivers may encounter some delays while the...

City Beautiful Commission’s New ‘Yard of the Week’ Program

Posted on June 8, 2021

West Carrollton’s City Beautiful Commission (CBC) began a new program in June. The commission is highlighting one house per week with a “Yard of the Week” award throughout the summer. Award recipients will be chosen by members of the community and the CBC for their efforts in making their home and neighborhood beautiful. Winners will...

Community Rooms Reservations Open June 1

Posted on May 20, 2021

The city of West Carrollton will begin taking reservations for the Senior Citizens Center, 10 E. Central Ave., on Tuesday, June 1. The senior center is available for rental Fridays from 4-10 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 10 p.m. The Senior Citizen Center may only be used for personal or non-profit events. The cost...

Information about the Brood X Cicadas

Posted on May 20, 2021

Brood X Cicadas are Coming to Ohio ODNR reminds people of the importance of trees in a cicada’s life cycle. Release provided by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources COLUMBUS, Ohio –The so-called “Brood X” cicadas are set to emerge in parts of western and central Ohio after 17 years underground, according to the Ohio...

New Summer Fitness Classes

Posted on May 14, 2021

The parks department will offer a new group fitness class for the summer called ‘Swerk.’ Beginning in June, Swerk classes will be offered in six sessions throughout the summer. The first session begins June 1; session two begins July 13 with session three starting August 3. All sessions offer morning and evening class options and...

Pre-Season Rates for Pool Pass & Sign-up for Swim Lessons

Posted on May 4, 2021

There’s less than a month remaining to purchase discounted, pre-season passes for Wilson Pool this summer. The savings end when the pool opens May 29. Pre-season passes can be purchased online here or at the West Carrollton Civic Center, 300 E. Central Ave., from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. Wilson Pool will be...

Seeking Volunteers for Community Pride Day

Posted on April 30, 2021

West Carrollton’s City Beautiful Commission will host its annual neighborhood clean-up, Community Pride Day, on Saturday, May 22. 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...

Arbor Day Tree Planting Event – April 30

Posted on April 22, 2021

Children are invited to participate in an Arbor Day Celebration with local leaders at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, April 30, 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...

New Tax Filing Deadline in West Carrollton

Posted on April 14, 2021

The city of West Carrollton has extended its income tax filing deadline in response to state and federal tax filing deadline extension announcements. The city will extend the date to file 2020 City Income tax returns to June 15, 2020. “While there is an extension to the deadline, we strongly encourage individuals to file their...

Part-time Events Coordinator, Seasonal Positions Still Available

Posted on April 13, 2021

The city is hiring for a part-time events coordinator and for several seasonal positions in the Parks Department and Service Department. The events coordinator will be responsible for planning and coordinating special events, recreational programs and activities community-wide. This position is 15-20 hours per week year-round and the individual must be available some evenings and...

City-wide Garage Sale & Large Item Pickup Scheduled

Posted on April 1, 2021

The first of two West Carrollton city-wide garage sales is scheduled for Saturday, May 1. West Carrollton residents may register their sale online at no cost here, by emailing recprogram@westcarrollton.org or calling (937)847-4635.  Please provide a name, address and phone number. The sale will be advertised online, on social media and the City website. The City also provides a list of...

Seasonal, Part-time & Full-time Jobs Available

Posted on March 19, 2021

The City of West Carrollton is currently hiring for a number of positions in the Service Department, Parks Department and Planning Department. In the Parks Department "our most urgent need is to fill lifeguard positions. We are excited about opening the pool this year for its full season. Of course, any applicable state or county...

March Events in the Parks Department

Posted on March 4, 2021

The Parks Department has planned two new events for March. Children and adults can make beautiful Sand Art crafts Saturday, March 13, and a Spring Nature Walk along the trail in Hintermeister Park is scheduled for Saturday, March 20. Two sessions will be available for the Sand Art program where you will create unique designs...

Fraudulent Unemployment Benefits Claims on the Rise

Posted on February 5, 2021

Residents and employees in the city of West Carrollton are among the victims of a nationwide unemployment benefits fraud scheme. Unfortunately, the Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in an increase in scams and fraudulent activity. Many have had their identities used to file fraudulent unemployment claims in both the traditional unemployment and Pandemic Unemployment Assistance programs....

Parks Department Seasonal Maintenance & Summer Pool Positions Available

Posted on February 2, 2021

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 29 through Monday, Sept.6. The pay range for...

Dog License Sales Available at the Civic Center

Posted on January 5, 2021

A representative from the Montgomery County Animal Resource Center (ARC) will be in the Civic Center Lobby, 300 E. Central Ave., from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, and Thursday, Jan. 28, to sell 2021 dog licenses. All dogs over the age of three months are required to be licensed. The cost is $20...