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Gahanna, OH 43230

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Street Paving 25-Year Outlook Street Paving 25-Year Outlook
The City of Gahanna Service Department has completed its annual evaluation of the pavement condition of city streets.  Based on this assessment a 25-year outlook for street paving was generated.


Manhole Inspection Project Manhole Inspection Project
The City has contracted with Dreier & Maller Inc to inspect 300 sanitary sewer manholes in the northwest quadrant of Gahanna.

Storm Water Management Plan Storm Water Management Plan
The Storm Water Management Plan for 2012 has been released.  The City welcomes comments on the plan.  If you are interested in submitting comments, click here.

Quarterly Update Quarterly Update
The Summer 2013 issue of the Quarterly Update is available.

Homeland Security, Gahanna Police Arrest James Alton Mills on Federal Charges Homeland Security, Gahanna Police Arrest James Alton Mills on Federal Charges
Police work in cooperation with U.S. Attorney's Office for Southern District of Ohio to execute federal arrest warrant.

State Audit Finds City of Gahanna in ‘Good Order’ State Audit Finds City of Gahanna in ‘Good Order’
Ohio State Auditors have taken a look at the City of Gahanna’s 2011 finances and have found them to be accurate and in compliance with standards.

City Updates Plans for Emerald Ash Borer Tree Removal City Updates Plans for Emerald Ash Borer Tree Removal
The City of Gahanna Department of Parks & Recreation has completed its evaluation of Ash trees for 2012 and approximately 300 of the City’s original 1,400 street Ash trees will be removed this year.

Consumer Confidence Report Consumer Confidence Report
The Consumer Confidence Report for 2012 has been released.

Community Organizations, Led By Heartland Bank, Continue the Freedom Festival Tradition Community Organizations, Led By Heartland Bank, Continue the Freedom Festival Tradition
The planning committee is currently seeking community involvement to make the event a true community effort. Local businesses and volunteer organizations are encouraged to get involved. Food vendors are especially encouraged to participate.

Rain Barrel Program Rain Barrel Program
The Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District is offering rain barrels for your home at a reduced cost through their GreenSpot Rain Barrel Program.  For more information call Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District at 614-486-9613.

Service Department Annual Report Service Department Annual Report
The Service Department Annual Report for 2012 has been released.

City of Gahanna Named One of the “Healthiest Companies in America” for Improved Employee Wellness in 2011 City of Gahanna Named One of the “Healthiest Companies in America” for Improved Employee Wellness in 2011
The City of Gahanna today announced they have been named one of the 70 “Healthiest Companies in America” by Interactive Health Solutions, Inc. (IHS).

Police Ask Public To Help Indentify A Drive Thru Robbery Suspect Police Ask Public To Help Indentify A Drive Thru Robbery Suspect
Gahanna Police is asking for the public’s help indentifying a suspect of a February 15th breaking and entering robbery at the Rossetti Drive Thru on W. Johnstown Road.

Aqua Aerobics Instructors Needed! Aqua Aerobics Instructors Needed!
Gahanna Aquatics is looking for Aqua Aerobics instructors for the summer pool season! Click here for info!

Gahanna Committee Volunteers Needed! Gahanna Committee Volunteers Needed!
Gahanna Parks & Recreation is seeking community members to join our volunteer advisory committees!

City Invites Residents & Visitors to Submit Photos That Shows ‘Any Day in Gahanna’ City Invites Residents & Visitors to Submit Photos That Shows ‘Any Day in Gahanna’
Photos that are selected will be featured on homepage of www.Gahanna.gov and the City’s Facebook page.

Third Quarter 2011 Finances Presented to Council Third Quarter 2011 Finances Presented to Council
Revenues continue to increase through new jobs, careful planning and a conservative approach to budgeting.

Police Ask Public To Help Identify Bank Robbery Suspect Police Ask Public To Help Identify Bank Robbery Suspect
Police are asking for help identifying a suspect who robbed U.S. Bank in Giant Eagle on October 12, 2011.

City of Gahanna Finance Director Angel Mumma Named CFO of the Year City of Gahanna Finance Director Angel Mumma Named CFO of the Year
More than 500 were in attendance during the annual Columbus Business First awards ceremony.

Woodside Green Park trail to Academy Park closed effective Monday, September 12th Woodside Green Park trail to Academy Park closed effective Monday, September 12th
The trail connecting Woodside Green Park to Academy Park will be closed effective Monday, September 12th for reconstruction.

New Playground at Rathburn Woods Park now open!
The installation of a new playground at Rathburn Woods Park is complete!

Gahanna Announces Weather Alert Feature Now Available To Residents Through CodeRED Gahanna Announces Weather Alert Feature Now Available To Residents Through CodeRED
Now residents can opt into the City’s CodeRED system for weather alerts and warnings.

Community Comes Together to Save the 4th Of July Gahanna Freedom Festival and Fireworks Community Comes Together to Save the 4th Of July Gahanna Freedom Festival and Fireworks
The Gahanna Parks & Recreation Foundation Freedom Festival Presented By Heartland Bank Honoring our Troops and Benefiting the USO brings the community together this Fourth of July.

Youth Camps in Gahanna still available for all ages! Youth Camps in Gahanna still available for all ages!
Youth activity and sports camps are now offered in Gahanna for all ages, and Camp Friendship still has some space available!

City Of Gahanna Presents First Quarter 2011 Finances to City Council City Of Gahanna Presents First Quarter 2011 Finances to City Council
City of Gahanna finance director, Angel Mumma, presented the first quarter of 2011 financial review recently during a City Council committee meeting which reported revenues and expenses from January, 2011 through March, 2011.

Chase to add up to 1,000 jobs in Gahanna Chase to add up to 1,000 jobs in Gahanna
Chase announced today that it will add between 500 and 1,000 mortgage-servicing jobs to its Central Ohio workforce when it moves into new office space in Gahanna later this year.

Gahanna Mayor Stinchcomb Swears in Amanda Parker, New Clerk of Courts Gahanna Mayor Stinchcomb Swears in Amanda Parker, New Clerk of Courts
GAHANNA, Ohio (May 2, 2011) – Today Gahanna Mayor Becky Stinchcomb swore in Amanda J. Parker to serve as Gahanna’s Clerk of Courts during the City Council regular meeting.

Ohio Department of Veterans Services: Ohio Veterans Bonus Rewards Service in Recent Wars Ohio Department of Veterans Services: Ohio Veterans Bonus Rewards Service in Recent Wars
COLUMBUS (April 26, 2011) – It may help with bills or the mortgage, go towards something extra or be tucked into savings, but the Ohio Veterans Bonus is money ahead for Ohioans who served in the Persian Gulf War or the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Gahanna Police Honors SWAT Commander Sergeant James Graham Gahanna Police Honors SWAT Commander Sergeant James Graham
In a ceremony on Wednesday at the Gahanna Police Department, Special Weapons and Tactics (S.W.A.T.) Commander Sergeant James Graham was honored for seven years of service in that role. Sergeant Matt Kissel has been selected as the new S.W.A.T. commander.

Police Notice Blacktop Paving Scam Increasing in Gahanna Police Notice Blacktop Paving Scam Increasing in Gahanna
Gahanna, as well as neighboring cities, has experienced a marked increase in the occurrences of blacktop paving scams which usually begin in the spring months and continue throughout the summer.

Gahanna Police Name Officer Phillip J. Stacy Officer of the Year Gahanna Police Name Officer Phillip J. Stacy Officer of the Year
GAHANNA, Ohio – During a presentation at the Gahanna Police Department today, Gahanna Police Officer Phillip Stacy was announced as Gahanna’s Officer of the year.

Gahanna Gearing up for Camp Friendship Gahanna Gearing up for Camp Friendship
Gahanna, Ohio - The Gahanna Department of Parks & Recreation is offering a variety of activities, educational programming and outdoor fun at Camp Friendship this summer! Campers will take trips, complete art projects, go swimming, and more in this high-energy camp environment.

Rain Garden Initiative and Workshops Rain Garden Initiative and Workshops
The City of Gahanna along with the Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District want to help you plant a rain garden.

Guide to City of Gahanna Social Media Guide to City of Gahanna Social Media
In our continuing efforts to be accessible to residents, businesses, visitors and those interested in The City Of Gahanna, we have developed social media resources for everyone’s use.

Welcome To All New Gahanna.Gov Welcome To All New Gahanna.Gov
Welcome to the completely redesigned Gahanna.gov. Please take a moment and explore all of the new pages and features.

City Seeks Candidates for At Large City Council Seat
Applications due by January, 13, 2011.