#BuildingSafetyMonth2026 continues!
Week 2, “Voices of the Built Environment,” recognizes the building safety professionals who help keep our homes, businesses, and community safe every day through planning, inspections, code enforcement, and more.
Learn more: https://www.iccsafe.org/advocacy/building-safety-month/
Join us for a fun and educational morning of planting, learning, and community beautification on May 16 at the Xenia Administrative Building.
Take a few minutes to review these tips and help keep your household safe:
https://www.iccsafe.org/advocacy/building-safety-month/bsm-week-1/
We are proud to recognize the exceptional service of our Fire, EMS, and Dispatch personnel at the annual Awards Banquet. From leadership honors to multiple life-saving recognitions for cardiac arrests, vehicle crashes, and other critical emergencies throughout 2025, these team members exemplify outstanding teamwork, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to protecting our community. Thank you for all that you do!
We appreciate the work they do each day to support our community and responders!
This work is an important step in preparing for sewer lining improvements scheduled for next month.
Thank you for your patience as we complete these improvements!
Crews responded to a cardiac arrest at an extended care facility, where staff had already begun CPR. Xenia Fire & EMS personnel took over care, provided advanced life support, and achieved return of pulses before transporting the patient to Miami Valley Hospital.
In an outcome seen in less than 1% of cardiac arrest cases, the patient was discharged neurologically intact.
Thank you to Premier Health for recognizing the outstanding work of our first responders!
Kettering Health broke ground yesterday on a new 24,000-square-foot medical center at the REACH site, marking an exciting step forward for healthcare in our community. The Kettering Health Xenia Health Center will offer primary care, on-demand care, x-ray and lab services, along with specialty providers, including cardiology, orthopedics, and gynecology.
Local leaders, residents, and healthcare partners came together to celebrate this investment in expanded primary care and outpatient services for Greene County.
The City of Xenia has amended its traffic code to clarify the use of electric bicycles on sidewalks:
• Electric bicycles may be operated on sidewalks only when powered by pedals
• The use of the motor on sidewalks is not permitted
• Riders must yield to pedestrians and ensure bicycles are parked without obstructing pedestrian traffic
• Law enforcement officers may operate electric bicycles with the motor engaged on sidewalks while performing official duties
This amendment aligns with Ohio Revised Code § 4511.711 and is intended to promote the safety and welfare of all residents.
Featuring a helicopter egg drop and more than 10,000 filled eggs, this event offers a fun and memorable experience for children of all ages. Designated hunt areas by age group help ensure an enjoyable and organized experience for everyone.
This event will be on rain or shine!
The tax filing deadline is April 15. Residents are encouraged to file their income tax return online for a secure and efficient experience.
Begin your filing here: https://www.ritaohio.com/Individuals/Home/File
Additional resources and helpful guidance are available at: https://www.ritatoolkit.com/
It’s 2026 Severe Weather Awareness Week. Do you know where to go during a warning?
If a tornado warning is issued for our area, seek shelter immediately in a sturdy building on the lowest level and away from windows.
For homes in Xenia, the southwest corner of a building may offer the most protection during a tornado.
If a warning is issued:
✔️ Go to a basement or the lowest level of a sturdy building
✔️ If there is no basement, move to a small interior room away from windows
✔️ Door frames may provide added protection if a structure collapses
✔️ Bathtubs can offer limited protection
✔️ Cover your head and neck with your arms, a mattress, or a blanket
⚠️ Important reminders:
• Mobile homes and vehicles are not safe shelters
• Do not go outside to look for the tornado
Bellbrook recently recognized the lifesaving efforts of first responders after a Bellbrook resident was found unresponsive by a passerby who immediately called 9-1-1. The call was answered by Communications Operator Tara Melvin at the Xenia Greene Central Communications Center, who played a critical role in coordinating the response.
We’re proud to recognize her for this well-deserved award and grateful for the work she does every day to serve our community!
