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2023 Fire Hydrant Flushing

2024 Oakwood Fire Hydrant Flushing

Posted on March 18, 2024

Our Public Works Department will be flushing fire hydrants throughout Oakwood between April 1 and May 3. While the hydrant flushing may cause some temporary water discoloration, the water is safe to use and will clear shortly after areas are flushed. Please check your water for clarity before doing any laundry. Click the following link...

March 20 Statewide Tornado Drill

Posted on March 14, 2024

Oakwood will participate in a statewide tornado drill on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at 9:50 am.  The drill coincides with Ohio's Severe Weather Awareness Week (March 17-23), which encourages all residents to prepare for spring and summer severe weather and potential home emergencies.  This is for testing purposes only. For more information on Spring Severe...

Far Hills Storm Sewer Reconstruction Project Update – 3/7

Posted on March 8, 2024

Project Highlights: Storm Sewer Construction on Devereux Drive: Kinnison Excavating crews have completed the majority of storm sewer construction along Devereux Drive. This includes the main trunk line and most “branches” leading to storm sewer inlets along the road. Backfilling with gravel was completed last month. Devereux Drive remains closed to through traffic as we...

2024 Leaf Mulch

Posted on March 5, 2024

The 2024 annual leaf mulch program begins on Saturday, April 13.  The leaves collected throughout the city last fall have been converted into leaf mulch.  The leaf mulch is available to Oakwood residents for spring yard and garden projects. Visit Leaf Mulch for more information.

2024 City Budget

Posted on February 2, 2024

On December 4, 2023 Oakwood City Council approved an Ordinance appropriating 2024 spending.  That spending is detailed in the 2024 Budget document.  The document also includes the City Manager's Budget Message.

RTA Trolley Wire System Removal

Posted on January 9, 2024

The Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority (RTA) is removing the overhead trolley wire system throughout the city of Oakwood.  The work will be completed in two phases.  Phase 1 involves the removal of the overhead wires along Oakwood Avenue between Irving Avenue and Far Hills Avenue/Thruston Boulevard and along Far Hills Avenue between Oakwood Avenue/Thruston...

Far Hills Storm Sewer Reconstruction Project Update – 12/22

Posted on December 22, 2023

Project Highlights: Kinnison Excavating has substantially completed and restored Phase 1: The phase, covering Dellwood Avenue and northbound Far Hills Avenue, is substantially complete and open to traffic and parking per the posted restrictions. Progress on Phase 2 (Devereux Drive):  Excavation, pipe laying, and temporary restoration has been completed on about 2/3 of the new...

Press Release: Far Hills Avenue, Oakwood Avenue and Thruston Boulevard Intersection

Posted on December 7, 2023

At the December 4 public meeting, Oakwood City Council voted unanimously to suspend work on a project that considered the conversion of the Far Hills Avenue, Oakwood Avenue and Thruston Boulevard intersection along State Route 48, often referred to as Five Points, from a traditional traffic signal to a roundabout. Last year, the city of...

Far Hills Storm Sewer Reconstruction Project Update – 11/30

Posted on November 30, 2023

Schedule Change for Upcoming Work: It was last reported that the curb on the north side of Dellwood would occur this week, week of 11/27. Due to sustained freezing temperatures, the subcontractor (Oglesby) is now tentatively scheduled to replace the curb early in the week during the week of 12/3. Kinnison Excavating will begin demolition...

Far Hills Storm Sewer Reconstruction Project Update – 11/17

Posted on November 17, 2023

Project Highlights: Kinnison Excavating and subcontractors have substantially completed restoring the areas within Phase 1 of the Far Hills Storm Sewer Replacement project, which covers northbound Far Hills Ave., Dellwood Ave. and extends across E. Schantz Ave. Dellwood Avenue Concrete Roadway Restoration:  Kinnison is finished with all roadway restoration along Dellwood, save some minor patches...

Press Release – Electricity Aggregation

Posted on November 7, 2023

PRESS RELEASE Over the past two months, Oakwood residential and small business electricity customers have had the option to opt-in to the Miami Valley Communications Council (MVCC) electricity aggregation program.  Enrollment can be accomplished by accessing https://oakwoodohio.gov/electricaggregation/  or by calling Energy Harbor at 1-866-636-3749. November 15, 2023 is the deadline to enroll in the MVCC aggregation...

CITY OF OAKWOOD SHINES SPOTLIGHT ON FRAUD

Posted on November 7, 2023

At its regularly scheduled City Council Meeting on Monday, November 6, 2023, the Oakwood City Council proclaimed the week of November 12 – 18, 2023 as “International Fraud Awareness Week” in the city of Oakwood. PROCLAMATION - FRAUD AWARENESS WEEK The seriousness of the global fraud problem is why Oakwood City Council announced that it...

Far Hills Storm Sewer Reconstruction Project Update – 11/3

Posted on November 3, 2023

Project Highlights: Kinnison Excavating and subcontractors have made progress in restoring the areas within Phase 1 of the Far Hills Storm Sewer Replacement project, which covers northbound Far Hills Ave., Dellwood Ave. and extends across E. Schantz Ave. Liapis Landscaping resodded ~2,000 square feet within an easement between a couple of lots on Dellwood affected...

Far Hills Storm Sewer Reconstruction Project Update – 10/24

Posted on October 24, 2023

The top priority is roadway, curb and associated site restoration along Dellwood between Far Hills and E. Schantz, and along the east side of Far Hills heading south from Dellwood.  City staff has applied heavy pressure on the contractor (and concrete sub-contractor) to complete this work as soon as possible.  The restoration schedule is as...

Friends of Smith Gardens Poinsettia Fundraiser

Posted on October 17, 2023

Fill your home with holiday spirit and support the Friends of Smith Gardens by participating in our Poinsettia Fundraiser! You can order poinsettias to be delivered to your home or you can send a poinsettia to someone special as a gift.  Complete and submit the Poinsettia Fundraiser Order Form by Friday, November 3. We will...

Far Hills Storm Sewer Reconstruction Project Update – 10/6

Posted on October 6, 2023

Project Highlights: Kinnison Excavating has made significant progress in Phase 1 of the Far Hills Storm Sewer Replacement project, which covers Dellwood Ave. and extends across E. Schantz Ave. Despite some delays due to gas and water main conflicts and inclement weather, the storm sewer installation is now nearly complete in this phase. The team...

Fall Leaf Collection begins October 9

Posted on October 2, 2023

We will begin our annual leaf collection program on Monday, October 9.  As in previous years, the program will provide bi-weekly leaf pickups of all areas throughout the city.  The city is divided into ten sections with each being collected on a 2-week interval as shown on the map below.    The program is scheduled...

Far Hills Storm Sewer Reconstruction Project Update – 9/15

Posted on September 15, 2023

We are pleased to provide you with the latest developments from the ongoing Far Hills Storm Sewer Replacement project. The hardworking team at Kinnison Excavating has been diligently progressing, and here are the highlights from the past couple weeks: Project Highlights: In the past couple of weeks, Kinnison Excavating focused its efforts on the following...

Electric Aggregation Program Enrollment Now Available!

Posted on September 15, 2023

Residents and eligible small businesses may now begin enrolling in a governmental electric energy aggregation program.  Residents who wish to participate must self-enroll in order to opt into the program. Click HERE to enroll and/or for more information.  

Garden Road Concrete Street Repair Project

Posted on September 7, 2023

Construction will begin Friday, September 8 on Garden Road between Patterson Road and Lookout Drive. The project includes concrete street panel removal and replacement. Work is anticipated to continue through mid-October. Please contact Chris Kuzma, PE at 937-298-0777 with questions about the project. Garden Road Resident Notification Letter
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