News Updates

Just as West Chester Township frequently updates the homepage of its website, the media is also frequently provided with important community news and information. These news releases are provided here.

General Township (administration, finance, events)

Select One…  04,24.2013 - Organizational Restructuring Reduces Costs, Increases Efficiency03.20.2013 - West Chester University Programming12.06.2012 - Trustees approve "No Parking Zones" near some schools12.06.2012 - Board of Trustees approve lease agreement for VOA Museum11.04.2012 - Board of Trustees alter meeting dates for the holiday season08.03.2012 - MacBeth to be performed at Keehner Park08.03.2012 - Road closures expected as West Chester hosts youth triathletes05.17.2012 - West Chester recognized for community video programming05.14.2012 - West Chester University class on severe weather safety05.08.2012 - Board of Trustees approve three-year contract with firefighters04.23.2012 - Summer programs for children focus on nature04.17.2012 - Intergovernmental agreement regarding activation of weather warning sirens04.06.2012 - Airwaves Kite Fest signals start of spring03.09.2011 - Celebration held to honor Fiscal Officer Patricia Williams02.27.2012 - Winter Farmers' Market March 10th on The Square02.17.2012 - Residents to receive natural gas aggregation notifications02.15.2012 - Recycling Benefits Connections in West Chester02.15.2012 - Volunteers Needed for Spring RASKALS Event May 5th02.03.2012 - Shop Local at Feb. 11 Farmers' Market01.15.2012 - Board of Trustees 2012 organizational meeting01.15.2012 - Board of Trustees host budget work session01.10.2012 - Shop local at Farmers' Market on Jan. 1401,10.2012 - West Chester Hosts 21st Season of Armchair Program11.29.2011 - Holiday weekend celebrations in West Chester10.24.2011 - Register now to participate in Olde West Chester Christmas Walk Parade10.19.2011 - Winter Farmers' Market dates announced10.13.2011 - Trustees Appoint Mike Juengling Director of Community Development10.13.2011 - Board of Trustees Approve Lease Agreement for Station Road Schoolhouse09.26.2011 - The Great Pumpkin Fest is Oct. 809.19.2011 - Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar" performed at Keehner09.16.2011 - Board of Trustees end-of-year meeting schedule09.06.2011 - Concert added to Keehner Park schedule6.29.2011 - Merit increases based on performance approved by West Chester Board of Trustees6.20.2011 - All-America City Quilt comes to West Chester5.24.2011 - Board of Trustees Appoints New Community Services Director5.18.2011 - Park Watch Program Offered05.13.2011 - West Chester TV Wins 7 Blue Chips05.13.2011 - The Webster kick off season of First Financial Bank After-Hours on The Square05.12.2011 - Farmers' Market and Art Market Open May 2104.06.2011 - Organization Restructuring improves efficiency and reduces cost04.04.2011 - Volunteers Needed for Spring RASKALS03.31.2011 - West Chester University spring classes03.25.2011 - West Chester uses social media to reach new audience03.23.2011 - Board of Trustees seek non-profit operator/manager for Station Road Schoolhouse03.11.2011 -- Board of Trustees schedule VOA work session02.08.2011 -- Board of Trustees approve moratorium on internet sweekstakes establishments

Community Services (roads, road closures, maintenance, projects, parks)

Select One…  12.14.2012 - Christmas trees accepted for recycling through end of January05.23.2012 - Board of Trustees approve contract for summer road resurfacing05.23.2012 - West Chester partners with BCEO on infrastructure projects02.03.2012 - ODOT to close portion of U.S. Route 42December 9, 2011 - Christmas tree recyclingJuly 19, 2011 -- Road resurfacing continues in West ChesterMarch 28, 2011 - Ditch clearing project

Community Development (zoning, planning, economic development)

Select One…  01.23.2013 - Comments welcome on proposed revisions to Land Use Plan09.18.2012 - Luxury Apartments Considered for Downtown West Chester07.26.2012 - Trustees Seek Applications for Olde West Chester Advisory Committee07.02.2012 - Streets of West Chester to welcome national retailer03.15.2012 - West Chester plays pivotal role in Ohio's Development Success03.09.2012 - Applicants sought for Zoning Commission and Olde West Chester committee02.14.2012 - West Chester adds 3,600 jobs in 2011December 1, 2011 - Mike Juengling begins work as Community Development DirectorNovember 29, 2011 - Uptown sees influx of new businessesOctober 24, 2011 - U.S. 42 project moves forward, corridor open for businessJuly 12, 2011 - Class A occupancy reaches peakJune 14, 2011 - Trustees to consider initiation of text amendments to zoning resolutionMarch 30, 2011 - Township seeks applicants for volunteer posts

Police Department

Select One…  10.10.2012 - Police offer self defense training for women08.03.2012 - West Chester Police Accept Applications for Citizen Police Acadmy05.17.2012 - Police Department offers vacation home checks04.23.2012 - Police offer self defense class for women03.15.2012 - Police Records Division changes office hours03.09.2012 - Program focuses on elder abuse and fraud03.09.2012 - Police host free shredding and identity theft program01.16.2012 - Police accepting applications for Citizen Police AcademyDec. 1, 2011 - Neighborhood Watch gains momentum in 2011Dec. 1, 2011 - Police off advice for a safe holiday seasonNov. 4, 2011 - Police offer self defense class on Dec. 3Oct. 19, 2011 - Caution encouraged with new West Chester Road crosswalkSept, 30, 2011 - Self-defense class offered for womenSeptember 2, 2011 - Medication Disposal Day set for OctoberAug, 25, 2011 - Citizen Police Academy class begins Sept. 14Aug. 9, 2011 - Self defense classes offeredApril 25, 2011 - Bike Rodeo offered April 30April 25, 2011 - Medication Drop-Off Staged by Police DepartmentMarch 19, 2011 - West Chester University: Self Defense class offeredJan. 21.2011 - New police officer hires

Fire Department

Select One…  07.26.2012 - Fire Department Hosts Family Movie Nights07.26.2012 - Fire Department Offers Recommendations for Generator UsageJune 26, 2012 - Weather conditions heighten concerns for fires01.15.2012 - Fire Department offers fireplace safety advicesOct. 31, 2011 -- Change Your Clocks, Change Your BatteriesSept. 26, 2011 - Smoke alarm maintenance "to do" listSept. 15, 2011 - September is Emergency Preparedness MonthSept, 2, 2011 - Fire Department blood drive scheduledSept. 2, 2011 - Fire Department Family Movie NightJuly 19, 2011 - Fire Department to Receive Donated Training EquipmentMay 4, 2011 - CPR class offeredApril 25, 2011 - District 71 hydrant maintenance begins May 2March 7, 2011 - Change your clocks, change your batteriesJan, 21, 2011 - New firefighter hired as another one retires