In an effort to offer more recycling opportunities within our community, Green Oakwood has provided a collection box for ink cartridges, cell phone cases and pop sockets at the Oakwood Community Center (OCC). The collection box is located near the front desk window at the OCC. Ink cartridges will be taken to Target (or another … Continued
On January 3, 2022, Public Safety Officer Justin Slone was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. Lieutenant Slone serves as the Crew 2 supervisor. Prior to joining the Oakwood Public Safety Department in January 2018, Lieutenant Slone was a firefighter/paramedic with the city of Fairborn. On January 31, 2022, Lieutenant Mike Tanner was promoted to … Continued
Beginning in January 2022, closed captioning services will be available for all programs shown on the Spectrum Government Access Channels operated by the Miami Valley Communications Council (MVCC). This includes Oakwood City Council meetings that are shown live and rebroadcast each month on Spectrum Channel 6. Additional details are available in the following article published … Continued
The new Recycling Facility grand opening and ribbon cutting celebration took place on November 30, 2021. Follow the link below to view the ribbon cutting ceremony and footage of the completed facility. Video: Recycling Facility Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony The recycling facility was moved from its original location in the parking lot of the Creager … Continued
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, statistics show that approximately 20% (51.5 million) of U.S. adults experienced a mental health condition in 2019, and it is estimated that 10 percent of all law enforcement calls for service involve a person with a mental illness. In an effort to equip every officer with the necessary skills to … Continued
Oakwood Public Safety Officers will be recognizing local youth who are observed making good choices such as: playing safely outside, looking both ways before crossing the street, using a crosswalk, wearing a bicycle helmet, and several other safe or courteous actions. Visit our Good Choice Ticket Program webpage for additional information.
The city of Oakwood’s community treasure, Smith Gardens, was recently chosen for recognition in the Spring Edition of the Ohio City/County Management Association (OCMA) Newsletter, and is featured on the OCMA website. Additional information is available in the Press Release.
At the February 1, 2021 public meeting, Oakwood City Council accepted the resignation of Council Member Christopher B. Epley, and appointed Leigh S. Turben to fill the vacant seat through the end of 2021. Mr. Epley resigned his council position to take a seat on the bench of the Second District Court of Appeals. This … Continued
We are thrilled to announce the launching of our new online registration website OakwoodLeisureServices.com This new, streamlined website allows residents to set up their own household profiles, register and pay for classes, renew memberships, track their activities, search online through all of the current offerings and much more. Residents are encouraged to create a profile … Continued
City Council adopted a resolution on October 5 recognizing the establishment of the Oakwood Inclusion Coalition (OIC), a citizen-driven organization with the mission to “study, promote, and celebrate an inclusive, equitable, diverse and welcoming environment and community for everyone who lives, works, visits, or passes through Oakwood.” Oakwood Inclusion Coalition Resolution and Establishing Document Oakwood … Continued
