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Seldom Seen Park Now Open


Seldom Seen Park is now open to the public. The new park is located at 3232 Seldom Seen Road and is home to several athletic fields, multiuse paths and an extensive nature preserve and wetland area. It also features a natural playground and shelter. 

Law Enforcement Accreditation Assessment Team Invites Public Comment


(POWELL, Ohio)—A team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) will begin their evaluation of the Powell Police Department on Monday, Oct. 12.

DORA program extended through end of year


Powell City Council approved the extension of the Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) program through the remainder of the year during the last Operations Committee meeting. The DORA will be held from 4-10 p.m. Fridays and 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Sunday, Dec. 27.

Revamped bonfire event planned this year


The Powell Police Department and Liberty Township / Powell Fire Department are hosting the annual Community Bonfire from 6-8 p.m. this Saturday, Oct. 3 in Village Green Park, 47 Hall Street. This is a free event. Please consider registering in advance here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/powell-community-bonfire-tickets-122587894693 Due to COVID-19, this year’s event experience will be slightly different. Guests Continue reading…

Street Maintenance and Repair Program Update


This year’s Street Maintenance and Repair Program includes repaving several residential streets throughout the community. Paving is scheduled to begin the week of Monday, Sept. 7, weather permitting. 

City, Liberty Township partner for fuel


Powell City Council approved a fuel sharing agreement with Liberty Township during this week’s City Council meeting. The agreement allows police and public service vehicles to use the fuel depot located at the Liberty Township Fire Station.

Powell’s DORA Program moves to weekly format, safety measures added


The Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) in Powell is moving to a weekly format through the end of September with enhanced public safety measures.

Powell City Council approved the DORA to be in effect from 4-10 p.m. Fridays and 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays beginning this Friday, Aug. 14 through the end of September.

Street Maintenance Program Updates


Scioto and Liberty Street Restoration Scioto Street will be closed from Hall Street to Liberty Street for the re-construction of the Scioto and Liberty Street intersection starting Monday, July 27. Residential Street Maintenance Program Residential street work is projected to start Friday, July 24. This work will mainly be curb repair and storm inlet repair Continue reading…

Powell’s first DORA planned for June 27 & 28


The first-ever Powell Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) is being planned for noon-9 p.m. Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28 in downtown Powell. A final map and list of participating businesses will be shared closer to the date of the event. 

Powell’s Longtime Development Director Announces Retirement


David Betz plans to retire from the City of Powell at the end of June after serving as the City’s Development Director for nearly 28 years.