Posts by City of Powell

Council Vacancy Announcement

Any citizen who has been a resident of the City of Powell for one (1) year may submit an e-mail to the City Clerk, Amy Deere, at adeere@cityofpowell.us by 5:00 p.m. Friday, September 2, 2022, indicating their desire and willingness to fill the unexpired term. City Council may choose to interview applicants and thereafter, a Continue reading…

Popular Multicultural Event PASSPORT TO POWELL Returns August 19

After a successful launch in 2021, Powell’s popular multicultural event, Passport to Powell, returns to Village Green Park on Friday, August 19. Attendees will have the opportunity to experience the diverse and vibrant cultures of the Powell community through music and dance performances, food sampling, and more. The event will also offer food trucks, beer Continue reading…

Powell Police Chief Stephen Hrytzik Elected Section IV Representative of FBI National Academy Associates

Powell Police Chief Stephen Hrytzik was recently elected Section IV Representative of the FBI National Academy Associates (FBINAA), a non-profit, international organization of more than 16,000 senior law enforcement professionals dedicated to providing their communities, states, countries, and profession with the highest degree of law enforcement expertise, training, education, and information. As Section IV Representative, Continue reading…

The Powell Citizens Police Academy Now Accepting Registrations

The 13th class of the Powell Citizens Police Academy begins Wednesday, August 31, and is now open for registration. This free, 11-week class is held every Wednesday from 7-9pm at the Powell Police Department (47 Hall St.) and covers a variety of topics including traffic stops, crime prevention, CPR certification, OVI enforcement, crime scene investigation, Continue reading…

Summer Sunday Concert on the Green – August 28

For the first time in each orchestra’s history, the Powell Community Band and the Worthington Civic Band will come together to perform at Summer Sunday Concert on the Green on Sunday, August 28. This free, outdoor concert will showcase each band with their own individual set then bring them together for a combined grand finale, Continue reading…

SR 750 Closure ***RESCHEDULED*** for August 12-14

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) will close State Route 750 between State Route 315 and Valley Run Drive beginning at 9pm on Friday, August 12, through Monday, August 14, at 5am for a culvert replacement (see red area on map). SR 315 will remain open. They will detour SR 750 traffic to SR 315 Continue reading…

Meet new Service Director, HR Partner

The city of Powell has hired Buddy Caplinger to serve as the city’s new Public Service Director and Jason Nahvi as the city’s Human Resources Business Partner. 

Campaign Signs

Autumn is here, which means we’re in full swing of election season. With that comes the increase in political signs in and around the city. Campaign signs are permitted in all districts within the City of Powell.

Mystery Night Out event returns with interactive clue search and Movie Night

The Powell Police Department is hosting the annual Mystery Night Out event beginning at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 3 in Village Green Park, 47 Hall Street. This year’s event will include an interactive clue search, law enforcement and nonprofit agencies, tours of the Police Department Headquarters and will conclude with a movie on the Village Green.