First-Ever Community Center Scheduled to Open in Spring 2025 Amidst a symphony of cheers and applause, the final steel beam was lifted into place on February 12, 2024, at the construction site of the Bob Crane Community Center. The historic moment was celebrated by members of Upper Arlington City Council and the Upper Arlington Community Foundation, along with the Upper…
Bob Crane Community Center Scheduled to Open in Spring 2025 Parks and Recreation Department employees gathered at the Municipal Services Complex on January 30, 2024, to be a part of a special tradition—signing a steel beam that will become an integral part of the Bob Crane Community Center. With smiles on their faces and pride in their hearts, these individuals,…
Defendant Pleads Guilty in Largest Single Cryptocurrency and Cash Seizure in DEA History An Indian national admitted guilt in U.S. District Court on January 26, 2024, for orchestrating a dark web narcotics conspiracy. This operation facilitated the trafficking of hundreds of kilograms and tens of thousands of pills of controlled substances across the United States. The defendant established a sprawling multi-million-dollar…
New Police Chief Recruitment Brochure Following the retirement announcement of current Police Chief, Steve Farmer, the City has contracted with GovHR USA, an Illinois-based recruiting, consulting, and staffing firm for public and non-profit sectors, to lead a nationwide talent search. A brochure detailing the position can be accessed here. Interested candidates are invited to apply for the position through the…
Central Ohio restaurants offering 3-course meals ranging from $15 to $50 Celebrate the culinary diversity of the Upper Arlington community during 614 Restaurant Week, where local businesses take center stage, showcasing their gastronomic prowess. Participating restaurants are treating diners to a delightful experience with specially crafted 3-course menus, available for dine-in and carry out from January 22-27, 2024. CHOP5 Salad…
Our sincere thanks to everyone who provided us with feedback on the new Thompson Park Playground. The design has been finalized and our playground vendor - Midstates Recreation - will be onsite this spring to install the new playground, with plans for completion in time for the 2024 Summer Camp. Check our project webpage to view the full set of…
While we’ve already had a taste or two of wintry weather, the next couple of months typically include their fair share of snowstorms. To help all in our community navigate the season safely, we have a few winter weather updates and reminders to share with you. Snow Removal The City provides exceptional snow removal services, with the aim of returning…
With the start of the New Year, work is getting underway on the renovation of the Northam Park Service Building and Tennis Complex. Upper Arlington based Marker Construction will serve as the general contractor for this project. Crews are scheduled to start site preparation the week of January 15, 2024, with demolition of the existing park service building happening shortly…
THE FOLLOWING BUSINESSES AND/OR INDIVIDUALS HAVE OUTSTANDING FUNDS/CHECKS THAT WERE PAID TO THEM FROM THE UPPER ARLINGTON MAYOR’S COURT. If you did not receive the funds/check, please notify the Clerk of Court so a new check can be issued. All funds remaining unclaimed will be turned over to the City of Upper Arlington on April 1, 2024. UNCLAIMED FUNDS ADCOMP SYSTEMS…
The City of Columbus is currently in the process of upgrading water meters with new models as part of the ongoing Enhanced Meter Project. Installations will occur in the City of Upper Arlington beginning in January 2024, with the first phase happening at residential and commercial properties located south of Zollinger Road. Installations will be performed at no additional cost…
The first official business of the year for Upper Arlington City Council was focused on welcoming its newest members and selecting Council leadership for the next two years. Heidi Munc and Todd Walter were sworn into office for their first terms on City Council, and John Kulewicz was sworn into office for his second term. Council members selected Ukeme Awakessien…
For the 16th consecutive time, the City has achieved exceptional financial ratings from two national agencies for two bond issuances. For an issuance of special obligation nontax revenue bonds to fund the construction of the leasable office portion of the Bob Crane Community Center, S&P Global assigned its top AAA rating and Moody’s Investor Service assigned the second highest rating…
2:30 pm Update We are pleased to report that our regular Police Non-Emergency number is back in service. If you need service assistance, please call: 614-459-2800.
9 am-3 pm, Saturday, December 9 Station 72, 3861 Reed Road It’s official. The holiday season has arrived. As you turn your focus to the task of gift shopping, in the spirit of the season of giving it’s important that we all remember those who are less fortunate than us. On Saturday, December 9, the City’s Fire Division is hosting…
We are transitioning the Community Calendar to a new platform during the month of December. As a result, the Event Calendar is temporarily unavailable. Below are details of the public meetings and community events that have been scheduled in December. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but we are looking forward to providing you with a new and…