Township News
News, Page 7
Stories
2023
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Foundations: The Library
The West Chester Library is considered the flagship branch of the MidPointe Library System with circulation of about 1.3 million and nearly half a million visitors each year.
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Celebrating influential women in West Chester history
March is Women’s History Month.
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Foundations: VOA Museum
Hear how history was changed in your own backyard at the National Voice of America Museum of Broadcasting right here in West Chester, Ohio.
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Firehouse chili recipes to make at home
Cook up a pot or two of real firehouse chili in your kitchen with recipes from West Chester Fire Department!
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Foundations: The Villages
If you’ve ever spent any amount of time around West Chester, Ohio, you’ve likely come across the villages that dot our map and perhaps wondered about their origins.
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Team Choice Celebration
Thanks to everyone who was able to attend the Team Choice Celebration. We hope you enjoyed the event as much as we did!
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Foundations: West Chester Cemetery
West Chester Cemetery, sometimes referred to as Union Township Cemetery or Brookside Cemetery, was formally organized circa 1865 by 23 lot owners of the West Chester Cemetery Association.
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Quarterly column: Keeping up with Katy K
It’s been a busy quarter for the West Chester Economic Development team. First of all, thank you for voting us “BEST COMMUNITY TO DO BUSINESS” in Ohio Business Magazine for the third year in a row. I call that an Economic Development hat trick. We truly appreciate the acknowledgment and are humbled to be recognized. Not one to rest on our laurels and celebrate, we’ve made three major advancements this quarter for the Township and its commitment to being business-friendly. We are already looking ahead to defend our title as “best place to do business.”
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Republic Wire owner reflects on his 40-year commitment to West Chester
Congratulations to Republic Wire on 40 years in business!
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Foundations: The Post Office
West Chester, as it’s known today, partly takes its name from the local branch of the U.S. Post Office.
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Second largest indoor pickleball facility in the country coming to West Chester
The Pickle Lodge, the second-largest indoor pickleball facility in the country, is coming to West Chester Township. The facility, housed in the building previously occupied by Court Yard Sportsplex on Kingsgate Way, will feature a cushioned playing surface, state-of-the-art LED lighting, a bar, restaurant, and a group event space designed for corporate and/or other events.
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Foundations: Limited Home Rule
West Chester, Ohio officially adopted a Limited Home Rule form of township government January 20, 2000 following a vote of the people the year prior.
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Foundations: Keehner Park
The West Chester (then Union Township) Board of Trustees made a motion February 10, 1976 to approve the procurement of 123 acres of land on Barret Road to establish Keehner Park.
2022
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Nursing at Miami University Regionals
The Nursing program at Miami University Regionals experienced a transformative year with the creation of the Nursing Innovation Hub on its Hamilton campus and the establishment of graduate degrees at the master’s and doctoral level.
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Township seeks partners in giving Pisgah a kick start
West Chester Township is a community that developed over time and its earliest commercial development, just like the building boom of the 90s, centered on key transportation corridors.
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Smith Road Connector a step toward better mobility
Another piece of the puzzle in West Chester Township’s long-term, wide scope vision for greater infrastructure improvement is almost in place.
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Safety Village takes shape this summer with support from many
The old adage states “it takes a village to raise a child”. In the Lakota Schools community many partners stepped up to provide a summer-long safety program for incoming kindergarteners.
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What to know about new Ohio fireworks laws
Major changes to Ohio fireworks laws went into effect this summer.
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West Chester Liberty Chamber Alliance: Connecting People and Possibilities for More Than 45 Years
The West Chester Liberty Chamber Alliance is our region’s third largest Chamber of Commerce in the three-state region and represents the interests of businesses in West Chester and Liberty Townships and along the I-75 Growth Corridor. The Chamber’s mission is to establish our area as the region’s business epicenter.
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8 ways to stop mail theft
West Chester Police warn residents and stakeholders of a spike in checks and personal information being stolen from mailboxes.