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Speedy rescue, extraction after crash with entrapment
West Chester Fire Department staffs two rescue engines.
03/05/2021 10:00 AM
Olde West Chester park construction moves forward
The park will feature decorative retaining walls, paved patio area, a fountain, landscape and benches.
03/03/2021 8:35 AM
West Chester awarded for excellent financial reporting
The GFOA Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting recognizes a "spirit of full disclosure" by West Chester Township.
03/03/2021 7:00 AM
Drunk, drugged or high, it's all a DUI
Almost 30 people are killed in drunk-driving crashes every day, or about one fatality every 50 minutes.
03/01/2021 10:19 AM
Innovator in plant-based proteins on the menu in West Chester
Planterra Foods plans to be operational at the new West Chester facility quickly with 150 employees and producing several million pounds of food each year.
02/27/2021
The Community Foundation moves to Olde West Chester
Welcome to the neighborhood!
02/27/2021
Cameras enhance Neighborhood Watch program
Anyone with a security camera or a doorbell camera in West Chester is encouraged to register.
02/27/2021
Three ways to thwart automobile and porch pirates
Lock vehicles, stow items out of sight and register security cameras.
02/26/2021
Beckett Park ice rescue training
During extended freezing temperatures, WCFD crews take advantage of the ice to perform ice rescue training
02/19/2021
Police warn of phone scam
Do not give any personal information to scammers.
02/15/2021 2:27 PM
West Chester Police recommend resources in times of stress
You have option if stress is contributing to an unsafe home environment for you or your loved ones.
02/11/2021 10:04 AM
Follow these guidelines for safe use of outdoor fire pits
Answers to frequently asked questions about "open burning" in West Chester, Ohio.
02/04/2021 12:00 PM
West Chester Police recommend resources in times of stress
You have option if stress is contributing to an unsafe home environment for you or your loved ones.
02/04/2021 10:04 AM
Meet the beer barons who built Muhlhauser Barn
Cincinnati's rich brewing history extends beyond the city limits with roots in Butler County, Ohio.
01/24/2021
Trustees waive fees for residential permits indefinitely
Permit fees waived include residential accessory structures, residential fences and decks, residential pools, residential alterations and additions and home occupation.
01/22/2021 1:06 PM
West Chester detective earns prosecutor's award
The annual award goes to the top law enforcement officer in all of Butler County.
01/22/2021 1:03 PM
Supporters donate UTV to West Chester police, fire departments
The police department will use this vehicle in conjunction with the fire department for rescue operations, traffic control during township events and any scene where accessibility by vehicle would be limited.
01/22/2021 12:59 PM
Grant program supports businesses impacted by the pandemic
More than $183,000 in total grants was awarded to 19 small businesses, supporting 118 employees across nine industries.
01/22/2021 12:53 PM
Police warn against impersonator traffic stops
Motorists may call 9-1-1 during a traffic stop to confirm with a communications officer a record of the stop being conducted.
12/16/2020 2:28 PM
Are you smarter than a teen driver?
Surveys suggest that drivers, young and old, may still have a lot of room left for improvement behind the wheel.
10/20/2020 3:52 PM