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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...

Parks Department Annual Painting Party Jan. 9

Posted on December 30, 2020

The Parks Department is hosting its annual Painting Party event on Saturday, January 9, at the Civic Center. Two sessions will be available this year as there will be a limited number of participants in each session to maintain social distancing requirements. Session one will be 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Session two will be...

Seeking Volunteers for City Boards and Commissions

Posted on December 30, 2020

Several of our city departments depend on residents to serve our community on either commissions or boards. Volunteering for one of these groups is a great way to interact with fellow residents and help shape the future of the city. The city currently has vacancies for the following volunteer opportunities: Planning Commission, Personnel Appeals Board...

Holiday Information: Civic Center Closed & Trash Delays

Posted on December 18, 2020

The Civic Center offices at 300 E. Central Ave. will be closed Thursday and Friday, December 24-25, and Friday, January 1. Trash and recycling collection for West Carrollton residents will be delayed one day on pickups regularly scheduled for Friday, December 25, and Friday, January 1. (Friday pickups will be Saturday in both cases.) The...

Thanksgiving Holiday – City Offices Closed

Posted on November 24, 2020

  West Carrollton city offices are closed Thursday, November 26, and Friday, November 27, in observance of Thanksgiving. Police, Fire and Emergency Medical Services will be fully operational during this time. For emergencies call 911. For non-emergencies call (937) 859 - 3688. Trash pickup will be delayed one day both Thursday and Friday. For November...

Civic Center Services Unchanged – Senior Center Reservations Suspended

Posted on November 19, 2020

The city of West Carrollton is closely monitoring developments as the Ohio Department of Health’s ‘statewide curfew’ goes into effect Thursday, Nov. 19, as well as Dayton Montgomery County Public Health’s ‘stay at home’ health advisory. The city of West Carrollton’s Civic Center remains open for business; and staff are available to the community in...

Senior Housing Development Opportunity

Posted on November 16, 2020

West Carrollton City Council is considering and expected to approve an ordinance allowing the City to enter into a sales agreement with MVAH Partners LLC (MVAH) for 5.3 acres of land at 1450 Elm St. MVAH plans to purchase the land to build a Senior Housing Development with an as yet to be determined number...

Holiday Events

Posted on November 13, 2020

The city of West Carrollton’s holiday programs are changing this year to due current restrictions and guidelines in place per the Ohio Department of Health. The annual Gingerbread House Decorating Contest continues but, with a few twists. The contest is going virtual as all decorating will be completed at home with photos then being submitted...

West Carrollton Police Department Presented Gift by U.S. Army

Posted on October 22, 2020

The West Carrollton Police Department was recently presented with a gift from United States Army Sergeant Robert Citarella III. Sgt. Citarella is the brother of West Carrollton Police Officer Paige Callahan. Ofc. Callahan has been with the West Carrollton Police Department for 17 months. Her brother, Sgt. Citarella, is third generation military in their family...

October Community Events

Posted on October 1, 2020

The city of West Carrollton has three new events for the month of October and one that will continue as planned. In place of this year’s Monster Mash, the city will still provide 400 free pumpkins and goodie bags to children in the area with a ‘drive-thru’ Pumpkin Pickup. The pickup location will be located...

FREE Dog Microchipping Event

Posted on September 23, 2020

  The West Carrollton Police Department is partnering with the Montgomery County Animal Resource Center to host a free dog microchipping event Saturday, October 17, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Civic Center, 300 E. Central Ave., West Carrollton, OH 45449. The event is for West Carrollton residents only and there are a...

City-wide Garage Sale & Bulk Pickup

Posted on September 17, 2020

The second West Carrollton city-wide garage sale is set for Saturday, October 3. The City will provide each participant with the Ohio Department of Health’s COVID-19 Garage Sale Checklist (found here.) The practices outlined in the checklist are encouraged so that everyone remains as safe as possible. Participants can register their address online, by emailing...