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Officer Reed receives Casey Elliott Memorial  “City’s Finest” Award Officer Reed receives Casey Elliott Memorial “City’s Finest” Award
Paving work to begin Monday, October 5, on  Colorado Drive Paving work to begin Monday, October 5, on Colorado Drive
Police Officer, Fred Barker, Retires Assumes New Role Police Officer, Fred Barker, Retires Assumes New Role
Xenia City Council Vice President Dr. Edgar  A. Wallace Passes Away Xenia City Council Vice President Dr. Edgar A. Wallace Passes Away
Xenia City Council President Announces  Process to fill Council Vacancy Xenia City Council President Announces Process to fill Council Vacancy
Xenia Fire Division holds first annual  Firefighter Awards Ceremony Xenia Fire Division holds first annual Firefighter Awards Ceremony
Fire Captain, Brian Brennaman, Retires Fire Captain, Brian Brennaman, Retires
Xenia Firefighter Steve Helling unexpectedly passes away Xenia Firefighter Steve Helling unexpectedly passes away
Local dealership donates new DARE vehicle to  Xenia Police Division Local dealership donates new DARE vehicle to Xenia Police Division
City of Xenia Tree Committee hosts Spring  Tree Photography Contest City of Xenia Tree Committee hosts Spring Tree Photography Contest
Semi-annual hydrant flushing to take place  May 3 – 7 in Xenia Semi-annual hydrant flushing to take place May 3 – 7 in Xenia
S. Columbus Street Bridge closing June 21  for replacement project S. Columbus Street Bridge closing June 21 for replacement project
Detective Charles D. Sparks receives Casey  Elliot Memorial “City’s Finest” Award Detective Charles D. Sparks receives Casey Elliot Memorial “City’s Finest” Award
Lifelong Xenian Jacquelyn Foster retires after 30  years as 911 Dispatcher Lifelong Xenian Jacquelyn Foster retires after 30 years as 911 Dispatcher
Xenia Police Chief Person to retire after 46 years Xenia Police Chief Person to retire after 46 years
Captain Chris Stutes selected as new Xenia Police  Chief Captain Chris Stutes selected as new Xenia Police Chief
Free Youth Fishing Derby returns to  Shawnee Park Free Youth Fishing Derby returns to Shawnee Park
City of Xenia celebrates Independence Day with 8th annual City of Xenia celebrates Independence Day with 8th annual "Kevin Sonnycalb Memorial Fireworks Festiv
Three Xenia officers to take on new roles in  Police Division Three Xenia officers to take on new roles in Police Division
Harvest on Main returns to downtown Xenia  Saturday, October 8 Harvest on Main returns to downtown Xenia Saturday, October 8
Xenia becomes latest city to house electric Bird scooters Xenia becomes latest city to house electric Bird scooters
Officer Rebecca Andorfer receives Casey Elliott  Memorial “City’s Finest” Award at annual  awards ce Officer Rebecca Andorfer receives Casey Elliott Memorial “City’s Finest” Award at annual awards ce
City of Xenia to take possession of Ramada  Inn site in November City of Xenia to take possession of Ramada Inn site in November
Semi-annual hydrant flushing to begin October 3 Semi-annual hydrant flushing to begin October 3
City of Xenia Tree Committee and  Woodland Cemetery and Mausoleum host  Historical Walk City of Xenia Tree Committee and Woodland Cemetery and Mausoleum host Historical Walk
What’s next, Xenia? Xenia seeking input for  its future as it builds its neXtPlan What’s next, Xenia? Xenia seeking input for its future as it builds its neXtPlan
Get in the holiday spirit at The  Christmas Station event in Xenia Get in the holiday spirit at The Christmas Station event in Xenia
Wastewater Treatment Operator  Johnny Shingleton retires Wastewater Treatment Operator Johnny Shingleton retires
Veteran Xenia Police Officer Ellyn  Thornburg retires after 25 years Veteran Xenia Police Officer Ellyn Thornburg retires after 25 years
City of Xenia issues statement  following social media video City of Xenia issues statement following social media video
City of Xenia now providing building  inspection services in-house City of Xenia now providing building inspection services in-house
Major Gary Johnson retires from  Xenia Police Division after 35 years Major Gary Johnson retires from Xenia Police Division after 35 years
Regional Income Tax Agency (RITA)  to begin collecting income taxes for  City of Xenia Regional Income Tax Agency (RITA) to begin collecting income taxes for City of Xenia
Shawnee Park pond to temporarily close as  ODNR search for invasive fish Shawnee Park pond to temporarily close as ODNR search for invasive fish
City of Xenia awarded for financial  reporting City of Xenia awarded for financial reporting
Det. Swihart recognized with Casey  Elliott Memorial “City’s Finest” Award Det. Swihart recognized with Casey Elliott Memorial “City’s Finest” Award
City of Xenia celebrates Independence Day with 9th annual City of Xenia celebrates Independence Day with 9th annual "Kevin Sonnycalb Memorial Fireworks Festiv
Xenia Police Division welcomes K-9  Officer Koda Xenia Police Division welcomes K-9 Officer Koda
BRACA announces cancellation of Annual Youth Fishing Derby BRACA announces cancellation of Annual Youth Fishing Derby
Sixth annual “Kevin Sonnycalb Memorial Fireworks” to blast off in Xenia on July 3rd, 2020 Sixth annual “Kevin Sonnycalb Memorial Fireworks” to blast off in Xenia on July 3rd, 2020
One of the city of Xenia’s most beloved traditions, Xenia Rotary’s “Kevin Sonnycalb Memorial Fireworks,” will blast off as planned in 2020, thanks to the collaborative efforts of our community.
Parade for Class of 2020 to take place Friday, May 29 Parade for Class of 2020 to take place Friday, May 29
As the Xenia High School class of 2020 marks its upcoming graduation, the City of Xenia is proud to honor the graduates with a parade the evening of Friday, May 29.
Finance employee Dennis Evans retires after 23 years Finance employee Dennis Evans retires after 23 years
Some Xenia Police officers trying out new load-bearing vests Some Xenia Police officers trying out new load-bearing vests
Changes to EMS billing go into effect February 1, 2020 Changes to EMS billing go into effect February 1, 2020
New leadership takes office at Xenia Municipal Court New leadership takes office at Xenia Municipal Court
Xenia Charter Review Commission Xenia Charter Review Commission
Xenia Hosts Fifth Annual Kevin Sonnycalb Memorial Fireworks Xenia Hosts Fifth Annual Kevin Sonnycalb Memorial Fireworks
Kick-off of the 2019 Neighborhood Night Out Kick-off of the 2019 Neighborhood Night Out
Xenia City Council Passes Resolution to Restore Local Government Funding Xenia City Council Passes Resolution to Restore Local Government Funding
May Hydrant Flushing May Hydrant Flushing
West Second Street Road Improvements West Second Street Road Improvements
Xenia Police Division Promotes Two at Swearing-In Ceremony Xenia Police Division Promotes Two at Swearing-In Ceremony
Retirement of Larry Miller from Xenia Public Service Division Retirement of Larry Miller from Xenia Public Service Division
Greene County and City of Xenia Collaborate on Development Project Greene County and City of Xenia Collaborate on Development Project
Greene County and City of Xenia Collaborate on Development Project Greene County and City of Xenia Collaborate on Development Project
2019 Xenia Job Fair 2019 Xenia Job Fair
Fire Division Promotions Fire Division Promotions
Police Captain Alonzo Wilson Retires Police Captain Alonzo Wilson Retires
Fire Captain Jason Kinley Retires Fire Captain Jason Kinley Retires
The City of Xenia Receives the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting from GFOA The City of Xenia Receives the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting from GFOA
Xenia City Council Seeks Charter Review Commission Members Xenia City Council Seeks Charter Review Commission Members
Xenia De-Criminalizes Parking Tickets While Extending Parking Hours and Modifying Regulations Xenia De-Criminalizes Parking Tickets While Extending Parking Hours and Modifying Regulations
City of Xenia Hires Development Coordinator City of Xenia Hires Development Coordinator
Xenia Police Division Holds Swearing-In Ceremony Xenia Police Division Holds Swearing-In Ceremony
City of Xenia Introduces City of Xenia Introduces
City of Xenia 2018 Leaf Collection Schedule City of Xenia 2018 Leaf Collection Schedule
Xenia Community Development Coordinator Retires Xenia Community Development Coordinator Retires
City of Xenia Community Development Coordinator Mary Crockett will retire effective October 31, 2018, following twelve years of service to the City of Xenia and more than twenty-two years of public service.
2017 Xenia City Income Tax Extension Deadline 2017 Xenia City Income Tax Extension Deadline
Officer Elliott Receives the Casey Elliott Officer Elliott Receives the Casey Elliott "City's Finest" Award
City of Xenia Begins Annual Task of Street Repair and Repaving City of Xenia Begins Annual Task of Street Repair and Repaving
Xenia City Council To Host Council Chat Xenia City Council To Host Council Chat
Xenia to Kick-off Fourth Neighborhood Night Out Xenia to Kick-off Fourth Neighborhood Night Out
Judicial Judicial "Model of Justice" Award Presented to Xenia Municipal Court Judge Murry
City of Xenia to Co-Sponsor Franchise Workshop City of Xenia to Co-Sponsor Franchise Workshop
Xenia Police Officer Receives MADD Award Xenia Police Officer Receives MADD Award
Xenia Auto Dealership Donates Accessorized DARE Truck to Xenia Police Division Xenia Auto Dealership Donates Accessorized DARE Truck to Xenia Police Division
Progress Drive Road Improvements Progress Drive Road Improvements
2017 City of Xenia Income Tax Reminders 2017 City of Xenia Income Tax Reminders
Heritage Ohio to Host Historic Tax Credit Coffee Session in Xenia Heritage Ohio to Host Historic Tax Credit Coffee Session in Xenia
Open House Meeting for the Roundabout Project Open House Meeting for the Roundabout Project
Xenia City Council Vacancy Xenia City Council Vacancy
2017 Leaf Collection Schedule 2017 Leaf Collection Schedule
Downtown Coordinator Wins 2017 Heritage Ohio Award Downtown Coordinator Wins 2017 Heritage Ohio Award
City Hosts 2017 Job Fair City Hosts 2017 Job Fair
Officer Walsh Receives the Casey Elliott Memorial Officer Walsh Receives the Casey Elliott Memorial
Xenia to Host Last Neighborhood Night Out 2017 Xenia to Host Last Neighborhood Night Out 2017
Xenia Municipal Court Judge Murry Receives Military Support Award Xenia Municipal Court Judge Murry Receives Military Support Award
City of Xenia Plans October Hydrant Flushing City of Xenia Plans October Hydrant Flushing
Central State University to Partner with the City of Xenia Central State University to Partner with the City of Xenia
City of Xenia Hires Accounts Receivable Manager City of Xenia Hires Accounts Receivable Manager
Final Public Planning and Information Event Regarding the Xenia Carnegie Library Final Public Planning and Information Event Regarding the Xenia Carnegie Library
Xenia Finance Director Turns Over Reins Xenia Finance Director Turns Over Reins
Xenia Police Division Holds Swearing In Ceremony Xenia Police Division Holds Swearing In Ceremony
Xenia Police Sergeant Graduates Leadership School Xenia Police Sergeant Graduates Leadership School
Xenia Carnegie Library Friends Schedule Series of Events Xenia Carnegie Library Friends Schedule Series of Events
Public Meeting Set to Help Revive Xenia Carnegie Library Public Meeting Set to Help Revive Xenia Carnegie Library
Xenia Greene Central Communications Center Celebrates National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week Xenia Greene Central Communications Center Celebrates National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
Xenia Road Closures To Lead to Greater Safety and Access Xenia Road Closures To Lead to Greater Safety and Access
Xenia Public Service Employee William Buckwalter Retires Xenia Public Service Employee William Buckwalter Retires
9-1-1 Dispatcher, Connie Miller, Retires 9-1-1 Dispatcher, Connie Miller, Retires
Xenia to Kick Off Neighborhood Night Out Season Xenia to Kick Off Neighborhood Night Out Season
Xenia Police Division Holds Swearing In Ceremony Xenia Police Division Holds Swearing In Ceremony
Xenia Promotes Koch to Key Public Service Position Xenia Promotes Koch to Key Public Service Position
Retirement of Captain Scott Anger (PDF) Retirement of Captain Scott Anger (PDF)
Xenia City Administration Building to Open Xenia City Administration Building to Open
October Hydrant Flushing October Hydrant Flushing
Boil Order Issued Boil Order Issued
Xenia Police Sergeants Graduate Leadership School Xenia Police Sergeants Graduate Leadership School
2016 Tour de Xenia Criterium 2016 Tour de Xenia Criterium
Ohio British Brass Band to Kick Off the Music in the Park Series Ohio British Brass Band to Kick Off the Music in the Park Series
FHEO and Affirmative Marketing FHEO and Affirmative Marketing
XFD Receives American Heart Association's Mission: Lifeline EMS Recognition Award XFD Receives American Heart Association's Mission: Lifeline EMS Recognition Award
Neighborhood Night Out Event Neighborhood Night Out Event
Tornado Sirens & Safety Tips Tornado Sirens & Safety Tips
ShapeXenia ShapeXenia
New Date Set for rained-out Neighborhood Night Out New Date Set for rained-out Neighborhood Night Out
Xenia Municipal Court Chief Bailiff Retires Xenia Municipal Court Chief Bailiff Retires
Neighborhood Night Out Event Neighborhood Night Out Event
May Hydrant Flushing May Hydrant Flushing
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
Xenia Police Division Prepares for Re-Accreditation Xenia Police Division Prepares for Re-Accreditation
Retirement of Officer Darrin Barlow Retirement of Officer Darrin Barlow
City of Xenia Zoning Code Rewrite City of Xenia Zoning Code Rewrite
Xenia Municipal Court Deputy Clerk Sheryl Wakefield Retires Xenia Municipal Court Deputy Clerk Sheryl Wakefield Retires
2015 Hometown Christmas 2015 Hometown Christmas