Sixth annual “Kevin Sonnycalb Memorial Fireworks” to blast off in Xenia on July 3rd, 2020

One of the city of Xenia’s most beloved traditions, Xenia Rotary’s “Kevin Sonnycalb Memorial Fireworks,” will blast off as planned in 2020, thanks to the collaborative efforts of our community. 

The firework...

City of Xenia to resume water service shut offs beginning July 29

On March 31, 2020, Governor DeWine signed an order that put a temporary halt to water service shut offs in the state of Ohio as much of the state closed down due to COVID-19. The order has since been lifted and the City of Xenia will resume shut offs begi...

What drivers need to know about navigating Xenia's first roundabout

After several months of construction, Xenia’s first roundabout at the intersection of US 42 and E. Church Street has opened.

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) was responsible for the construction of the project which began in March of ...

Citywide meter replacement project to begin Monday, June 15

The City of Xenia is undertaking a project that will replace current water meters with a state-of-the-art meter reading system. Beginning Monday, June 15, residents and businesses should be aware that crews from NECO will be working to replace meters thro...

Kevin Sonnycalb Memorial Fireworks show will be held as scheduled

The City of Xenia is pleased to announce the annual Kevin Sonnycalb Memorial Fireworks show will be held as scheduled, the evening of Friday, July 3rd, 2020.

The City has been working with the Sonnycalb family and Xenia Rotary to safely present this annual...

Greene County Environmental Services offers new hours for recycling, yard waste drop-off, and mulch

Greene County Environmental Services is now open to the public six days a week. During operating hours residents can drop off yard waste, recycling and pick up mulch.

Hours are as follows:

• Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
• Saturday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• Sunday: Cl...

The Greene Giving Pandemic Relief Fund

The outbreak of COVID-19 has increased strain on individuals and families in Greene County, Greene Giving and the United Way of the Greater Dayton Area, as-well as other partners , have joined together to establish The Greene Giving Pandemic Relief Fund.

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DP&L makes changes to ease financial burden to customers during COVID-19 crisis

Dayton Power and Light has recently made changes to ease the financial burden for customers due to the COVID-19 crisis.

Disconnections have already been suspended for residential customers for the duration of the State of Emergency, but in addition:

• DP&...

Two juveniles arrested in break-in, vandalism of Saint Brigid Church

On Sunday, April 5, 2020 at approximately 8:48 a.m. Xenia Police officers responded to St. Brigid Church on a report of a breaking and entering.   

Church employees reported they discovered the break-in, and significant vandalism, when th...

Safety steps to take during severe weather season in Ohio

As we move into severe weather season in the Miami Valley the City of Xenia wants to make sure the public has the tools it needs to be weather aware.

There are several types of severe weather including flash flood, thunderstorm, and tornado. When preparing...

Income tax deadline extended to July 15, 2020

A bill that extends the due date for state and municipal (City) income taxes has been passed by state lawmakers.

House Bill 197 extends the filing deadline from April 15, 2020 to July 15, 2020.

The City of Xenia Income Tax Department is open to the public a...

City of Xenia Fire Division outlines operational changes is response to COVID-19

As we continue to navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Xenia Fire Division has made some operational changes. In an effort to be transparent and to keep the citizens of  Xenia updated, we are sharing in detail what the division is ...

Xenia Municipal Court releases operational changes during COVID-19 situation

The Xenia Municipal Court continues to respond to the ever-changing Coronavirus 2019 crisis as state and national directives evolves. In order to continue to provide essential justice services while being mindful of public health needs, CDC and Ohio Depar...

COVID-19 informational page now available on City of Xenia website

The City of Xenia is closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation as it develops and is in the process of adopting policies and procedures to protect the general public as well as members of our safety forces and other employees.

We have added a page on our w...

Important: Do not flush 'flushable' wipes, baby wipes or paper towels

With the growing demand for paper products such as baby wipes, paper towels, and ‘flushable’ wipes amid the COVID-19 situation, the Xenia Public Service Department is reminding residents that only toilet paper should be flushed.

If pape...

Meet Sugar, a Diabetic Alert Dog for longtime City of Xenia employee

The City of Xenia’s employees have a new member of the family.

On Wednesday, February 5, ’Sugar’ the mini Aussie-Doodle was introduced to staff. Sugar is now a constant companion to Public Service employee Rodney Smith.

Rodney ...

Claims and facts regarding the EMS billing change in Xenia

The City of Xenia’s EMS Billing policy is changing effective February 1, 2020, in an effort to educate the public about the change, we have compiled a list of ’claims and facts’ about the new policy.

Read: Change in EMS billin...

Raising awareness about when to call and when not to call 911

During 2019, the City of Xenia Fire Division responded to more than 6,100 calls for Fire and EMS service. Of those calls, 5,008 were for emergency medical service (EMS), making the division’s front line medic crews the busiest in Greene County.

T...

Mayor issues proclamation for Xenia Public Service workers credited with saving man's life

Two Xenia Public Service workers are being honored for their quick thinking and action, which medics say saved a man’s life.

On Tuesday, December 3, Bill Rogers and Bob Hughes, who are both Equipment Operators for Xenia Public Service, were runni...

Xenia Finance Department honored with Auditor of State Award with Distinction

The City of Xenia’s Finance Department was given a prestigious honor during Thursday night’s City Council meeting, as it was presented with the Auditor of State Award with Distinction. The award is given by the Ohio Auditor of State&am...

Go behind the scenes with Xenia Public Service during hydrant flushing

Each day in the City of Xenia there is more than 200 miles of pipes delivering excellent water to residents of the city.  In order to maintain water quality, Xenia Public Service flushes hydrants twice a year.

During the course of the year, sedime...

Xenia Fire Division welcomes firefighter/paramedic Justin Cason

The Xenia Fire Division family is growing as firefighter/paramedic Justin Cason was sworn in Monday afternoon.

(City of Xenia Law Director Donnette Fisher facilitates swearing-in ceremony for Justin Cason.)

Cason is a 2013 graduate of Shawnee High School in...

Xenia Fire Division show off fire engine, ambulance to Xenia Preschool students

There may be some future firefighters at Xenia Preschool after a visit Thursday from the Xenia Fire Division.

Students, ages 3- 5, toured a fire engine and were able to see an ambulance used by the Xenia Fire Division.

Firefighters let kids hold some of the...

Public Service workers give Xenia Preschool students tour of City vehicles

Students at Xenia Preschool got to get in the driver's seat Wednesday morning of several Public Service vehicles. 

Public Service workers parked several large vehicles including a snow plow and street sweeper outside of the school building on Edis...

Detective Matthew Miller awarded Xenia Police Division's highest honor

Detective Matthew Miller of the Xenia Police Division (XPD) was recently awarded the department’s highest honor, the Casey Elliott Memorial “City’s Finest” Award. Detective Miller was among those honored at the 28^th...

Xenia City Council permanently changes meeting time to 6 p.m.

Xenia City Council approved an Administrative Motion at its most recent meeting Thursday, September 12, to permanently change the time of its meetings to 6 p.m.

Council first approved a motion in June to temporarily move up the meeting time from 7 p.m. to ...

Student robotics team, Quick Bots, meets with Xenia City Planner

A group of seven students met with Xenia's City Planner Friday morning to learn about his job and how projects are executed.

The group who visited are the Quick Bots team, which is made up of students, ages nine - 14. They're part of a First Lego League Ro...