Township News
News, Page 5
Stories
2024
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POLE/ZERO: More than 30 years in West Chester and still growing
Before Union Centre Boulevard existed and exit #19 on I-75 became a reality for West Chester, Pole/Zero was already making a name for themselves. What started in 1989 with a forward-thinking father and son duo of electrical engineers out of a garage shop, set the foundation for what has evolved into a global company. Pole/Zero is a global leader in equipment that helps maintain the integrity of voice/data transmission and streamlines microwave signals - RF & Microwave Filters and Integrated Microwave Assemblies or IMA’s.
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Resilience announces expansion and creates new jobs in West Chester
Resilience US, Inc. (formerly AstraZeneca), announced that it expects to create 274 full-time positions, generating $15 million in new annual payroll and retaining $27.2 million in existing payroll, as a result of its expansion project in West Chester Township.
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West Chester Remembers Aaron Wiegand
West Chester Township mourns the loss of beloved team member Aaron Wiegand, also known to the community by #ChiefStrong. Aaron passed away Dec. 26, 2023 after a long cancer journey that he openly shared with the community and with his Team West Chester family.
2023
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West Chester Zoning Permits Now Online
An overwhelming request from our customers has been to have online zoning plan submittal—and the Township has now delivered on that.
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A lion’s tale: Leo back with family at Butler County barn 150 years later
A landmark presumed lost to time. A mystery 150 years in the making. A lion hunt for the ages.
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FROM THE ARCHIVES: Random Acts of Simple Kindness
Editor’s Note: This article was published in the Spring 1997 issue of the “CommUnity News,” a printed publication distributed quarterly.
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West Chester Storytellers: Pete Rose vs. Firefighters
Do you recall the time Charlie Hustle came to West Chester to play ball for charity?
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Quarterly column: Keeping up with Katy K
I am writing you from one the top .00012% best places for families to live in the United States. This is a big deal. West Chester Township was named by Fortune as the 13th best place in the NATION for families to live. A quick Google search reveals there are more than 108,000 cities and towns in our 50 states. It is amazing to live, work and play in one of the very best places in the nation. West Chester beat out 107,987 other U.S. municipalities. Good choice, Fortune. We here in West Chester already knew we had something special, but now we know we are really at the top!
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Successful Voices of America Country Music Fest Weekend
Plenty of rave reviews for the first-ever Voices of America Country Music Fest August 10-13, 2023, with organizers and attendees already planning for next year.
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FROM THE ARCHIVES: Strike Up The Band for Amphitheater Opening
Editor’s Note: This article was published in the Fall 1997 issue of the “CommUnity News,” a printed publication distributed quarterly.
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Totes Isotoner marks silver anniversary in West Chester Township
Totes Isotoner is celebrating 25 years in West Chester. In 1997, Totes joined forces with Isotoner to form the Totes Isotoner Corporation, which was based in Loveland until moving to West Chester. The West Chester location serves as global headquarters for the company which operates in the US, Canada, UK and France.
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West Chester Storytellers: 1974 Tornado
A twister destroyed hundreds of homes 50 years ago in southeast West Chester (Union) Township.
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IKEA celebrates 15 years in West Chester
On March 12th, 2008, IKEA West Chester became the first IKEA store in Ohio and 34th in the U.S. The beloved global brand known for affordability, design and comfort, chose West Chester along Interstate 75 to reach a massive demand for well-designed and functional furniture and home furnishings.
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Fortune ranks West Chester 13th Best Place to Live in U.S.
In an analysis of nearly 1,900 cities across the country by Fortune Magazine, West Chester Township ranked 13th as the Best Place to Live for Families in the U.S. The winners of the best places to live were communities scoring high on assets including healthcare, education and resources. Fortune factors in data like affordability, walkability, and a community’s well-being or connectedness where people can easily link to resources in neighboring towns and surrounding areas. With West Chester being centrally located off Interstate 75 between Cincinnati and Dayton, it’s easy to see why this was a prominent factor in West Chester’s selection.
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West Chester Storytellers: Public Safety Services
Would you believe our community’s first 911 dispatchers were volunteers working out of their homes?
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Theft from auto in the parks
Police are encouraging residents to secure vehicles at all times and remove valuables following several recent incidents of theft from automobiles in the parks.
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West Chester Storytellers: Keehner Park Time Capsule
Did you know Keehner Park contains a time capsule?
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Friends, Food & Fun for Seniors
Come for the food, stay for the fellowship!
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See lightning, hear thunder? Seek shelter, find cover
Summer is here and with it brings the threat of dangerous storms.
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Tour the West Chester History Center
The West Chester-Union Township Historical Society welcomes visitors by appointment.