10 am, Saturday, March 16 Thompson Park Get ready for the fastest 55 seconds in UA, as the Upper Arlington Civic Association hosts its annual Easter Egg Hunt this coming Saturday, March 16 at Thompson Park. The fun begins promptly at 10 am, but families are advised to arrive early, so that you have plenty of time to park and…
Focusing on fall prevention and care coordination, the UA CARES program helps prevent further medical emergencies. The Upper Arlington Fire Division is expanding resources of its nationally recognized community paramedicine program, UA CARES. The UA CARES program is proud to announce the deployment of two vehicles, each staffed by dedicated community paramedics five days a week to further the City’s…
A planned 24-hour electric outage will affect the parking garage at the Kingsdale Mixed-Use Project. The outage will begin at 3 p.m. on March 4, 2024 and conclude at 3 p.m. on March 5, 2024. This temporary disruption is necessary to allow contractors to finalize ground repairs for housing panels for units located in this building. To ensure the safety…
9-11 am, Saturday, March 16 Amelita Mirolo Barn, Sunny 95 Park It’s never too early to make summer plans, and for anyone who will be looking for seasonal employment opportunities, UA Parks & Rec is ready to meet with you. Secure your summer job at our Spring Seasonal Job Fair on the morning of Saturday, March 16! Coffee and pastries…
Reed Road Park Ball Diamond Improvements UA Parks & Rec is conducting some ball diamond maintenance work at Reed Road Park in March. Beginning Monday, March 4, 2024, the public parking area fronting Reed Road and immediately adjacent to Fire Station 72 will be unavailable for approximately two weeks. This is to provide a staging area for the delivery of materials…
Upper Arlington in the Path of Partial Totality On April 8, 2024, a rare celestial event will captivate the skies over North America, treating spectators in Mexico, the United States, and Canada to a total solar eclipse. Among the lucky viewers will be those within a 124-mile-wide band in Ohio, where the moon will completely block the sun, turning day…
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Fishinger Road Phase 2 Construction Update Kioka Avenue will be closed at Fishinger Road on February 26 and 27, 2024 for a planned waterline installation. A temporary detour will be setup north of the closure at the intersection of Kioka Avenue and Donna Drive to redirect vehicles around the road closure. Traffic will continue to be maintained with one lane…
Construction on the Bob Crane Community Center continues to be on track and within budget, and the excitement is mounting in anticipation of a Spring 2025 grand opening. Making sure the Community Center and surrounding Kingsdale Mixed-Use development has adequate public parking available to meet the district’s needs has been a priority throughout the planning process. As initial design ideas…
Fishinger Road Phase 2 Construction Update A portion of Kioka Avenue, between Fishinger Road and Donna Drive, will be closed on Monday, February 19, 2024 as construction teams install a waterline. During this time, the intersection of Kioka Avenue at Fishinger Road will be closed to traffic. A detour will be setup at Donna Drive for vehicles traveling soundbound on…
Multiple Calls Have Been Received by Residents Across Central Ohio The Upper Arlington Police Division has received numerous reports recently of phone scammers attempting to impersonate law enforcement officers. Scammers are contacting residents by phone and informing them there is a warrant out for their arrest. The individuals then demand payment of a fine over the phone to resolve the…
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…