Dec. 5 Update — Police have identified the man killed in a car crash on Dec. 4 as Mark Carro, 71, of Dublin. A section of Muirfield Drive was closed but reopened around 6 p.m. The crash is still under investigation. Dec. 4 Release — Dublin Police are investigating a fatal vehicle crash on Muirfield […]
(Dublin, Ohio) — For the fifth year, the Dublin Police Department is collecting donated toys for local kids who may otherwise not receive a gift this holiday season. The Fill-A-Cruiser toy drive is in partnership with the Get Behind the Badge initiative directed at helping families of first responders in need. Those who want to […]
The Dublin Community Recreation Center (DCRC) is transitioning into phase two of its Refresh Master Plan! The City of Dublin invites you to the second DCRC Refresh Community Engagement Session at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 6, in the City Council Chamber (5555 Perimeter Drive). Since the first engagement session, MSA Design has compiled feedback […]
(Dublin, OH) – The City of Dublin returns to Coffman Park (5200 Emerald Parkway) on Nov. 30 for the official start of the 2023 holiday season. Join us from 5-7 p.m. for the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony! Families and friends are invited to gather at the large evergreen tree between the Dublin Community Recreation Center (DCRC) pond and […]
The City of Dublin is once again humbled to earn a perfect score on the Municipal Equality Index, reflecting the City’s vision to be the most sustainable, connected and resilient global city of choice for all. The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) has published its 2023 Municipal Equality Index (MEI) Scorecard, a ranking that examines laws, […]
(Dublin, OH) The City of Dublin will host an Economic Development Strategic Plan Rollout and Envision Dublin Update, 4-6 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 16, at The Exchange at Bridge Park. The event will present how the City’s future growth impacts business retention, expansion and recruitment. A recent Tenant Migration Report shows Dublin as the area where […]
Giant Celebrity Pumpkin Display Pays Homage to Swift…and Kelce DUBLIN, OH (Oct. 23, 2023) – The 35th anniversary giant celebrity pumpkin from artist Jeanette Paras, 68, is Taylor SwiftKin, whose concert tour and movie, merchandise, and her very ethos – and dating life – continue sweeping the U.S. This year’s pumpkin weighs in at 399 […]
(Dublin, Ohio) – The City of Dublin was honored at the 66th Annual International Festival and Events Association (IFEA) Convention, Expo and Retreat in McAllen, Texas. The IFEA/Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle Awards Competition winners were announced during the convention. Seventy different categories included various creative, promotional, operational and community outreach programs. Each of the 70 […]
(Dublin, Ohio) – The City of Dublin is partnering with Chatstrike, Inc., a Dublin-based business itself, for “Dublin Talent Connect,” a free virtual hiring event held Monday, Oct. 30, through Friday, Nov. 3, to attract potential employees to Dublin companies and support workforce recruitment. “Dublin Talent Connect is an opportunity for us to assist Dublin-based […]
Update: The stairs are open for use! A temporary handrailing is in place and will be replaced with a permanent iron railing in the near future. Starting Monday, Oct. 23, Dublin Springs Park will be closed while we build a safer and stronger staircase to the park. After inspection, it was determined the stairs needed […]
Update: Thank you to those who joined us or submitted feedback at the Oct 24 community engagement meeting. You can access the presentation slides from the meeting by clicking the button below and share any additional feedback you may have by clicking the link above that button. The Dublin Community Recreation Center has been a central […]
(Dublin, Ohio) – The City of Dublin has earned the Auditor of State Award with Distinction from the Ohio Auditor of State’s office. The award is presented for excellence in financial reporting related to Comprehensive Annual Financial Reporting and compliance with applicable laws for the fiscal year ending in 2022. Only 4% of audits annually […]
(Dublin, Ohio) — The City of Dublin has launched “Slow Down Dublin,” a community-based speed management campaign to create safe and comfortable streets for all residents and road users across Dublin, including people walking and rolling. Slow Down Dublin was created to engage community members to take an active role in supporting speed management efforts, increase […]
(Dublin, OH) Dublin City Council has approved a five-year capital improvements program (CIP) for 2024-2028, for $256,481,342 and includes 148 projects over five years. Key projects within the 2024-2028 CIP include: Darree Fields Park Enhancements – $12.5M Emerald Parkway/Mount Carmel roundabout – $2M Eiterman Road relocation – $7.8M Tuller Road to Emerald Parkway over I-270 […]
(Dublin, Ohio) — Drivers in Dublin should prepare to slow down on Riverside Drive near Riverside Crossing Park and the Bridge Park neighborhood. Dublin City Council voted to establish the Bridge Street/Riverside Drive Business District to create safer, more comfortable streets. As part of this effort, the speed limit will decrease from 40 to 25 miles […]
Starting Oct. 2, Washington Township Fire Department (WTWP) will conduct its annual fire hydrant flushing. This process will take place daily for approximately six weeks. WTWP would like to remind residents that flushing may cause their faucet or washing machine water to appear rusty. If this happens, run your water until it is clear again. […]
DriveOhio’s connected vehicle technology research study, Connected Marysville, is expanding to Dublin residents. The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) and DriveOhio are equipping residents in The Beta District with connected vehicle technology to study the potential safety benefits. Connected vehicles communicate wirelessly with other vehicles on the road and infrastructure along roadways, sharing important safety […]
(Dublin, Ohio) — City of Dublin crews are fresh out of snow school, where they prepared for a safe and efficient snow removal season. A challenge course was set up in the rear parking lot at the City of Dublin Service Center, located at 6555 Shier Rings Road, where events ran from 7:30 a.m. through 3 […]
The City of Dublin is honored to have received the Ohio EPA Gold Level Encouraging Environmental Excellence in Communities (E3C) award. This award recognizes communities with exceptional achievements in environmental stewardship. The City of Dublin aspires to be the most sustainable global city of choice. After receiving a silver-level E3C award in 2021, achieving the […]
The City of Dublin’s Communications & Public Information team is honored to have received three City-County Communications & Marketing Association (3CMA) awards from the group’s national conference in Orlando, Florida. Out of more than 875 entries across 38 categories, Dublin earned a first-place Savvy award and two second-place Silver Circle awards at the 2023 Savvy […]
Riverview Village, the new National Headquarters for COhatch, will provide unprecedented economic incentives for hundreds of its members In the heart of Historic Dublin, COhatch is creating a first-of-its-kind coworking, flexible work, and entrepreneurial village that will be the hub for its expanding national operations and its growing Columbus-based member network. Riverview Village will be […]
(Dublin, OH) The City of Dublin today announced that Jeremiah Gracia, CEcD, has accepted the position of Director of Economic Development, effective Oct. 9. Mr. Gracia has more than 15 years of economic and business development experience, including nine years with the City of Dublin. He joins Dublin from his most recent role leading economic […]
Growing older. Reaching a certain age. Being a senior. These phrases might come with a hint of denial or indifference. So, what can serve as a solution to ensuring that older adults in a community receive the dedicated support they need and deserve without feeling isolated during the process? Read more about how Forever Dublin […]
(Dublin, OH) Dublin City Council has approved an economic development agreement (EDA) with Kalmbach Feeds, Inc., a leader in animal food nutrition and feed manufacturing. Established in 1963, Kalmbach Feeds is a family-owned and operated business with its main headquarters in Upper Sandusky, Ohio. Kalmbach Feeds utilizes cutting-edge technology and proprietary processes to deliver safe, […]
(Dublin, OH) Dublin City Council has approved an economic development agreement with INEOS Composites, a manufacturer and seller of a broad range of general-purpose and high- performance grades of unsaturated polyester and vinyl ester resins, gelcoats and low-profile additives for the plastics industry. Comprising 36 individual businesses, INEOS operates 194 facilities in 29 countries throughout […]
(Dublin, OH) Dublin City Council has approved an economic development agreement with Nymbl Systems, a healthcare software as a service (SaaS) company specializing in helping practitioners in the orthotics and prosthetics industries to schedule appointments, keep patient records, and bill out claims. Nymbl began onboarding clients in March 2018 and now has more than 200 […]
(Dublin, OH) The City of Dublin has received a $340,000 grant from the State of Ohio to fund a waterline replacement project. The grant comes from Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s Ohio BUILDS (Broadband, Utilities, and Infrastructure for Local Development Success) program. Grant money will support the City’s Waterline Replacement – Phase VII project, which will […]
Calling all gamers, the Dublin Community Recreation Center is excited to introduce its esports programming! As the first open-use esports center in Dublin, the new Respawn lounge will be a place for drop-in play, tournaments and STEAM learning. The mission of this initiative is to provide new collaborative programs and services for growth, beginning with STEAM […]
The City of Dublin is deeply saddened by the untimely passing of Law Director Jennifer Readler. Readler, 51, died July 22 after suffering complications from a fall. For 24 years, she was a dedicated employee representing the City in all facets of municipal law. During her tenure, Readler played a vital role in every major […]
(Dublin, OH) For the second year in a row, the City of Dublin earned the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) Triple Crown Award which recognizes governments that have received GFOA’s Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting, Popular Annual Financial Reporting Award and the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award […]
The City of Dublin has partnered with Dublin-based company IGS Energy on our latest sustainability initiative. All City buildings, streetlights and electric vehicle power stations now run on 100% renewable energy across all electrical counts. This partnership is an exciting step toward carbon neutrality and helps limit environmental pollution, which can improve overall health and […]
The Abbey Theater of Dublin will produce two scripts written by Otterbein University students for the theater’s third annual Otterbein Playwrights Collective. Performances will be held in person on June 30-July 1 at 7 p.m. and July 2 at 2 p.m. This is the third annual summer collaboration between Otterbein and the Abbey Theater. This year’s collective […]
Be the First to Know When Fiber is Available Quick takes for residents: Dublin City Council has approved an agreement with altafiber to install a citywide fiber to the home network Construction is expected to begin in spring 2024 and be completed in three years Visit the Dublin-altafiber landing page for FAQs and to sign […]
(Dublin, Ohio) — The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) honored the City of Dublin with its Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting (PAFR Award) for the City’s Popular Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2021. The PAFR Award honors state and local governments that extract information from their annual comprehensive […]
(Dublin, OH) Dublin City Council has approved an economic development agreement with React Health, a manufacturer and distributor of respiratory management, sleep therapy and equipment disinfection products. Founded in 2010, React Health has steadily grown its portfolio through strategic acquisitions and product development, resulting in its ascension to the top of the respiratory industry. The […]
(Dublin, Ohio) — Each spring, golf patrons in Dublin consistently have a question: Will it rain at the Memorial Tournament this year? If it does, it’s not a curse — it’s just the Ohio weather. In partnership with the Wyandotte Nation, the City of Dublin is working to dispel the longstanding myth of the “Curse […]
(Dublin, OH) Dublin City Council approved the two applications submitted for Spring 2023 Beautify Your Neighborhood Grants. The grant applications were first reviewed by the City’s Community Development Committee, which recommended approval. The Beautify Your Neighborhood Matching Grant Program was established in 2011 to provide funding assistance on an annual basis to support Dublin Homeowners […]
(Dublin, Ohio) — The City of Dublin’s Communication & Public Information division and Visit Dublin Ohio collectively won eight PRism Awards from the Central Ohio Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) at its awards ceremony May 18. Top corporations, agencies, nonprofit associations, colleges and other organizations across Central Ohio compete annually for the PRism Awards, […]
ODOT will resurface Dublin Road between Emerald Parkway and Glick Road starting April 12. Work will begin with sidewalk ramp replacement at the Brand Road/Dublin Road roundabout. Drivers will see northbound and southbound lane closures on the roundabout’s south side for a few days until work is complete. Traffic will be maintained in both directions. Resurfacing begins April 17 at Glick Road and moves south. Traffic will be flagged in both directions during this time. Work should be completed by mid-May.
(Dublin, Ohio) — We are proud to share the Abbey Theater of Dublin, Ohio’s appearance at the Theater Roundtable Celebration on Sunday, April 30. Adding to its already impressive 2023 season, the Abbey was honored with a Citation by the Central Ohio Theater Critics. This citation was granted to the theater as a hub for […]
(Dublin, OH) – Dublin City Manager Megan O’Callaghan has been named the first female chair of the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors. O’Callaghan was appointed to the Board by Governor Mike DeWine in 2019 and again in 2021. She has previously served as the Board’s vice chair and secretary. The Board’s […]
Dublin, Ohio – The City of Dublin has launched a new initiative to evaluate curbside parking utilization for the purpose of informing the City’s Curbside Management Plan. The City is partnering with Automotus, a leading curb management company, to gather real-time data on curbside activity for the Longshore Street Corridor, in the City’s Bridge Park […]
The City of Columbus Department of Public Utilities is building the Home Road Water Plant and transmission mains to prepare for the growing need for clean, safe drinking water in Central Ohio. The new plant will be built along the Scioto River near the corner of Home and Dublin roads in Delaware County. Water transmission […]
UPDATE: As of Jan. 1, 2024, steering wheel locks are still available for community members. The Dublin Police Department is distributing steering wheel locks free of charge for owners of Kia and Hyundai vehicles with steel-key and turn-to-start ignitions, which have been the target of recent thefts based on their lack of an immobilizer. All […]
(Dublin, Ohio) — Some Dublin residents might see an interesting-looking visitor in their neighborhood beginning Wednesday, April 12. Resource International will be conducting pavement testing on various streets around the city. Weather permitting, this project will wrap up by April 26. You might see a white pickup truck pulling a testing trailer (as shown below). […]
As part of a proud local democracy, the City of Dublin’s City Council appoints community volunteers to serve as members of the City’s various boards, commissions, committees and task forces. These volunteer groups are a large portion of the support system for the City government. All of the City’s boards, commissions and committees play a […]
(Dublin, OH) Dublin City Council Member John Reiner was appointed president of the Ohio Landscape Architects Board. Reiner serves as Ward 3 Representative on the Dublin City Council. The Ohio Landscape Architects Board was created in 1965 to protect the citizens of Ohio through the licensing of landscape architects. The Board ensures that each landscape architect […]
Mount Carmel Dublin will provide new emergency services, operating rooms, diagnostic suites, primary care, and other services to patients in northwest communities Mount Carmel Health System is proud to announce the groundbreaking of its newest hospital in Dublin, Ohio. The new hospital will be located near I-270, Sawmill Road, and Emerald Parkway, and is expected […]
Parks and Recreation will begin the Muirfield Greenway Corridor Program in April along Muirfield and Avery-Muirfield Drive in the Avery-Muirfield/Indian Run Meadows neighborhood. The process involves removing 84 dead and decaying trees for the safety of our residents. The city plans to plant 124 new trees and shrubs. City Council adopted this program to ensure […]
(Dublin, OH) Dublin City Council Member Christine Amorose Groomes, of Dublin, Ohio, was appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2023 Information Technology and Communications federal advocacy committee. She was elected to a one-year term and will provide strategic direction and guidance for the NLC’s federal advocacy agenda and policy priorities on broadband infrastructure, […]