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February 20, 2012
Man admits to UDF robbery in Dublin
The Columbus Division of Police in partnership with Dublin, Hilliard and Grove City, arrested Christopher Blaho, 26, in connection to 18 robberies and one burglary since January...
Sunoco Shooting
February 16, 2012
Sunoco in Dublin was robbed before store clerk was killed
The Dublin Division of Police have confirmed that the Sunoco, located at 201 W. Bridge Street, was robbed by two suspects at gunpoint at approximately 11:15 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13.
February 14, 2012
7:30 p.m.
Victim's name released involved in Dublin shooting
Mohamed S. Hassan, 46, of Dublin has been identified as the victim involved in the homicide early this morning at Sunoco, 201 W. Bridge Street...
12:15 p.m.
The Dublin Division of Police will be holding a news conference at 12:15 p.m. today at the Justice Center, 6565 Commerce Parkway regarding the shooting that took place at the Sunoco in Dublin early this morning.
11:20 a.m.
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10 a.m.
Dublin Police Request Public to Call the Anonymous Tip Line 614.410.4847
At 6:13 a.m., Dublin Police received a 911 call from an employee at the Sunoco, 201 West Bridge Street. Dublin Police and Washington Township medics responded to the location. They pronounced a male employee dead at the scene...
7:30 a.m.
A shooting occurred at the Sunoco, 201 W. Bridge Street
A shooting occurred at the Sunoco, 201 W. Bridge Street at approximately midnight Tuesday, Feb. 14. Monterey Drive from W. Bridge Street to Clover Lane is closed until further notice. The incident remains under investigation...
News Announcements
February 10, 2012
City of Dublin “State of the City” Scheduled for March 15
Dublin City Manager Marsha Grigsby will present the State of the City address at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 15 in the Abbey Theater of the Dublin Community Recreation Center, 5600 Post Road...
February 7, 2012
Dublin Police Officer Involved in Crash on Sawmill Road
A Dublin Police Officer was traveling northbound on Sawmill Road and Federated Blvd. at approximately 2:19 a.m. when they were struck in the rear of the vehicle...
February 6, 2012
United Dairy Farmers (UDF) Robbery Suspect
On Sunday, February 9, 2012 at approximately 5 PM, the UDF store at 7076 Muirfield Drive, Dublin, Ohio was robbed. The Dublin Police are working with several other central Ohio jurisdictions who have had similar robberies over the course of the last month...
February 5, 2012
United Dairy Farmers (UDF) Robbed in Dublin
The United Dairy Farmers (UDF), located at 7076 Muirfield Drive, was robbed at approximately 4:55 p.m. today...
February 2, 2012
P&Z Says Yes to Bridge Street Corridor Development Code and Rezoning
The City of Dublin Planning & Zoning Commission voted tonight giving theirnod of approval and recommendation to Dublin City Council to move forward withthe Bridge Street Corridor proposed development code (7-0) and area rezoning (6-1)...
February 2, 2012
Dublin Max & Erma's Robbed at Gun Point
At 12:23 a.m. on Thursday, February 2 Dublin Police received a 911 call regarding an armed robbery at Max & Erma's, 411 Metro Place North...
January 31, 2012
Dublin Police recognize staff at an annual awards ceremony
The Dublin Division of Police held an annual Awards Ceremony at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18 at the Justice Center (6565 Commerce Pkwy.) to honor employees who continually show integrity, pride, respect and professionalism....
January 18, 2012
McDonald’s in Dublin robbed, suspect charged
The Dublin Division of Police have arrested and charged Victor Lamont Drafton, 37, of Columbus for aggravated robbery after he allegedly robbed McDonald’s at 337 W. Bridge Street at approximately 4:12 a.m. this morning...
January 12, 2012
Dublin receives CAFR Certificate of Achievement for Excellence
The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the City of Dublin by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR)...
January 11, 2012
Dublin City Council Announces 2012-2013 Committee Assignments
At its Jan. 9 organizational meeting, Dublin City Council made the following committee assignments and announced Council representation to area boards and commissions...
January 9, 2012
Tim Lecklider Re-elected Mayor of Dublin, Amy Salay to Serve as Vice Mayor
Dublin City Council unanimously elected Tim Lecklider to serve a second two-year term as mayor at its 2012 organizational meeting held Jan. 9. Amy Salay was re-elected vice mayor by her fellow Council members...
January 5, 2012
21-year-old dies in multi-vehicle crash on I-270 at US33 in Dublin
Joshua Stephen Elzey, 21, was killed in a multi-vehicle crash on northbound I-270 at US 33 in Dublin. The accident occurred shortly before 3:30 p.m. today...
I-270 Northbound is back open at Tuttle Crossing
270 Northbound is back open at Tuttle Crossing. Keep left to get by at US33. The right two lanes Northbound at US33 are still closed...
I-270 Closed – One Fatality Reported
A three vehicle accident on 270 Northbound at US 33 has resulted in one fatality and two critically injured people...
2011
December 28, 2011
Electronic waste recycling available in Dublin
Residents in Dublin now have electronic waste recycling available for free, nearby and five days a week...
December 14, 2011
Dublin residents will not see rise in 2012 for recreation center pass fees
The City of Dublin has announced its updated fee schedule for the 2012 fiscal year...
December 12, 2011
City of Dublin Will Launch IT- Focused Entrepreneurial Center (TechDEC)
Dublin City Council passed a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement to establish a technology-focused Dublin Entrepreneurial Center (TechDEC) at 525 Metro Place South...
December 8, 2011
Dublin Police see spike of vandalism
The Dublin Division of Police have seen a significant increase in vandalism activity in residential neighborhoods over the past two weeks...
November 23, 2011
Dublin Police aim to finish strong in goal to reduce traffic crashes
The Dublin Division of Police set their benchmark this year to reduce traffic crashes occurring in the City below the 2010 total...
November 22, 2011
Dublin Police to participate in U.S. 33 enforcement project
The Dublin Division of Police will be participating with other law enforcement agencies from Indiana to Ohio in a high-intensity traffic enforcement effort along U.S. 33...
November 17, 2011
Save the date for the annual Dublin Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
The City of Dublin is hosting the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1 in front of Indian Run Elementary, 80 W. Bridge Street...
November 8, 2011
Dublin offers Warrant Relief Program
The City of Dublin is sponsoring a warrant relief program for defendants who have outstanding arrest warrants at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, Tuesday, Nov. 29 and Tuesday, Dec. 6 in the Mayor’s Court at the Justice Center, 6565 Commerce Pkwy...
October 24, 2011
Socius 1, LLC Seeks Expansion and Relocation in Dublin
Socius1, LLC, a software consulting firm specializing in software solutions and services is seeking to relocate and expand its corporate headquarters currently located at the Dublin Entrepreneur Center (DEC)...
October 17, 2011
Accreditation Assessment Team Invites Public to Comment
A team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) will arrive on Saturday, Oct. 29 to examine all aspects of the Dublin Division of Police’s policy and procedures, management, operations, and support services...
October 10, 2011
The Dublin Irish Festival received 7 International Festival and Events Association Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle Awards for the Dublin Irish Festival and one award for the City of Dublin’s Halloween Spooktacular event...
September 20, 2011
The City of Dublin, Ohio received an Excellence in Economic Development Award for The Dublin Apprentice: Teen Entrepreneurial Camp in the category of Entrepreneurship for communities with populations of 25,000 - 200,000...
September 20, 2011
Dublin Decommissions Post Road WaterTower
The one million gallon Post Road water tower, constructed in1982, will be decommissioned on Monday, Sept. 26 at 9 a.m...
September 12, 2011
Mumma appointed as City’s Deputy City Manager/Director of Finance and Administration
Dublin City Manager Marsha Grigsby has appointed Angel Mumma as the City’s new Deputy City Manager/Director of Finance and Administration. The appointment was approved by Dublin City Council at Monday night’s meeting...
September 8, 2011
Kiwanis Club of Greater Dublin presents Teen Driving ROADeo
Give your teen the opportunity to test and hone their driving skills in a safe, controlled environment at the Teen Driving ROADeo, presented by the Kiwanis Club of Greater Dublin from noon-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25...
August 25, 2011
Mosquito Spraying Scheduled for NE Dublin Monday, August 29 Positive West Nile Virus Found in Traps
Mosquito traps set weekly throughout Franklin County found positive West Nile Virus in northeast Dublin. As a result of this positive finding, the Franklin County Public Health will be spraying the northeastern portion of Dublin...
August 12, 2011
Weekend Work at Dublin Interchange Cancelled due to Weather
S 33 Bridge at I-270 (Northwest Side) – The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) will not resume construction this weekend on the US 33 Bridge over I-270 in Dublin due to the weather forecast. That means there will be no ramp closures at the interchange and all lanes of the US 33 bridge will be open.
Crews will try to resume work next weekend.
ODOT is constructing a concrete deck overlay on the bridge, and all work is expected to be complete, weather permitting, at the end of this month.
August 3, 2011
Mosquito Spraying Scheduled for Coffman Park on Wednesday, August 3
For the comfort, health and safety of guests attending the Dublin Irish Festival, Franklin County Public Health will be spraying the area surrounding Coffman Park beginning at 8:45 p.m. Wednesday, August 3 - weather permitting...
August 3, 2011
Dublin Police see spike of vandalism
The Dublin Division of Police have recorded a number of acts of vandalism, criminal damaging, and/or criminal mischief over the past few days south of Shier Rings Rd...
August 3, 2011
Dublin taking safety measures to prevent thefts
The Dublin Community Recreation Center (DCRC) has taken recent safety measures to reduce theft from locker rooms and other areas of the facility...
July 29, 2011
Mosquito Spraying Scheduled for North Dublin on Monday, August 1
Franklin County Public Health will be spraying the following areas due to high trap numbers, Dublin - North and Prairie Township - North on Monday, August 1...
July 13, 2011
US 33/SR 161 Bridge over I-270 loop ramps will be closed July 15-18
To perform the bridge deck concrete repair, the four loop ramps at the US 33/SR 161 bridge will be closed to traffic from Friday, July 15th at 8 p.m. through Monday, July 18 at 5 a.m...
July 8, 2011
Mosquito Spraying Scheduled for NE Dublin on Tuesday, July 12
In order to reduce the number of adult mosquitoes, Franklin County Public Health will be spraying northeast Dublin on Tuesday, July 12, beginning at 8:45 p.m...
June 29, 2011
America's Best Value Inn & Suites in Dublin is ordered to close
An agreement was reached in court yesterday between the City of Dublin and America’s Best Value Inn & Suites of 6364 Frantz Rd. to permanently close the hotel effective 9 p.m. Sunday, July 3...
June 28, 2011
Police investigate robbery at Tim Hortons in Dublin
Dublin Division of Police received a 9-1-1 call at approximately 11:01 p.m. Thursday, June 28 from Tim Hortons at 7493 Sawmill Rd., to report a robbery...
June 28, 2011
Mosquito Spraying Scheduled for Coffman High School Area Prior to Independence Day Celebration
In preparation for the City of Dublin's Independence Day Celebration at Coffman High School on July 4, the stadium field and the grounds surrounding the high school stadium on Coffman Rd. will be sprayed after dusk, Thursday, June 30...
June 24, 2011
Dublin Police Seek Theft Suspect
Dublin Police are seeking information that can help them identify a suspect in multiple thefts of wallets from Dublin area office buildings during the past week...
June 24, 2011
City’s lightning detection system notifies public of severe weather
The City owns and operates a lightning detection system. The primary purpose of the lightning detection system is to notify the public of potential lightning strike hazards during severe weather...
June 23, 2011
US 33/SR 161 Bridge over I-270 will be closed June 24-26
Beginning the week of June 20th, Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) will repair the US 33/SR 161 bridge over I-270...
June 21, 2011
Public Sector Digest - Dublin: Ohio's Most Intelligent Community
Within the last two years, the city of Dublin Ohio celebrated its bicentennial, was named one of the seven most Intelligent Communities in the World - two years running - and opened a brand new state of the art entrepreneurial center...
June 5, 2011
I-270 NB and US 33 WB now open
All lanes of I-270 NB at US 33 and the right lane of US 33 WB at I-270 are now open after last night’s bridge repair....
June 3, 2011
Eindhoven, the Netherlands was named the Intelligent Community of the Year at an awards ceremony sponsored by the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF) in New York City today...
June 3, 2011
Donna Marie Marhevka, 52, of Dublin was found dead at her residence, 5834 Rushwood Drive
May 27, 2011
The City of Dublin along with the Wesley G. Davids Dublin Post 800 of the American Legion and Dublin Post 10691 of the VFW will pay tribute to the honorable men and women...
May 23, 2011
Ballantrae Park spray park open limited hours
Dublin Division of Police is participating in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration “Click It or Ticket” campaign from May 23 through June 5...
May 20, 2011
City of Dublin enforces “Click It or Ticket”
Dublin Division of Police is participating in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration “Click It or Ticket” campaign from May 23 through June 5...
May 17, 2011
Historic Dublin Kicks Off Slainte Summer Season with Putt Putt Golf and Prizes
The Historic Dublin Business Association (HDBA) will kick off the 2011 summer Slainte season in Historic Dublin on Thursday, May 19th with a golf theme to build excitement for the upcoming Memorial Tournament...
May 12, 2011
Save gas, ride your bike to work during the annual Bike-to-Work Week
Join retired Major League Baseball Pitcher Kent Mercker for the National Bike-to-Work Week Kickoff at 8:30 a.m. Monday, May 16 at the Dublin Community Recreation Center (DCRC), 5600 Post Road...
May 6, 2011
Be a Part of the Next Dublin Art in Public Places Installation
Brower Hatcher of Mid-Ocean Studio in Providence, R.I., the artist commissioned to design the next installation in the City of Dublin and Dublin Arts Council’s Art in Public Places program is hoping the public will want to be a part of the historic artwork...
May 2, 2011
Wounded officer to speak at Police Memorial Service
The Dublin Division of Police will host the annual Police Memorial Service at 1 p.m. on Monday, May 9 at the Justice Center, 6565 Commerce Parkway...
April 26, 2011
Bridge Street Corridor Open House Meetings Scheduled to Review New Code and Zoning
The City of Dublin is hosting two open house meetings for property owners and stakeholders within the Bridge Street Corridor project area to learn more about the draft development code and what its impacts may be on individual properties and the areas as a whole...
April 22, 2011
Dublin Police express ‘senior tag’ concerns
In recent years, the Dublin Division of Police and other local law enforcement agencies have received complaints about reckless driving, criminal trespassing and other illegal or dangerous acts related to teenagers involved in “senior tag” activities...
April 21, 2011
City to celebrate the opening of Emerald Fields Playground on May 10
The City of Dublin will celebrate the opening of the Emerald Fields Playground at a dedication ceremony from 10-11 a.m. Tuesday, May 10...
April 20, 2011
Five arrested for DUI at sobriety checkpoint
The Dublin Division of Police in partnership with the Franklin Co. DUI Task Force and the Franklin Co. Sheriff’s Office conducted a sobriety checkpoint on W. Bridge St. east of Post Rd. from 9 p.m. Friday, April 15 until 2 a.m. Saturday, April 16...
April 15, 2011
Sobriety checkpoint is scheduled for Dublin
The Franklin County DUI Task Force announced today that Task Force members will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint on Bridge St. west of High St. in Dublin...
April 14, 2011
Dublin Police promote Farmer to Services Bureau Commander Post
Dublin Division of Police has promoted Steve Farmer to the position of lieutenant. Lt. Farmer will be taking over as the Division's new Services Bureau Commander...
April 13, 2011
Miracle League celebrates sixth annual ‘Fun Day’
The Miracle League of Central Ohio hosts the sixth annual Fun Day at 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 17 at Miracle League Park, 6259 Cosgray Road...
April 11, 2011
Dublin communications technicians to be recognized
Three Dublin communications technicians will be honored at the annual Ohio Chapters of the National Emergency Number Association (NENA) and the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials, International (APCO)...
April 11, 2011
Dublin, Ohio First Quarter Income Tax Revenues Show Significant Growth
City of Dublin income tax collections for the first quarter of 2011 are up by $1.2 million, or 7.39 percent, as compared to the first quarter of 2010...
April 8, 2011
Dublin to participate in Medication Disposal Day
The Dublin Division of Police is partnering with Dublin Methodist Hospital for the third Medication Disposal Day from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday, April 30 at Dublin Methodist Hospital, 7500 Hospital Drive...
April 8, 2011
Finish spring cleaning at the annual Household Hazardous Waste Event
SWACO will be collecting household hazardous waste - including items such as old lawn chemicals, paints, acids, insecticides...
April 7, 2011
Dublin Recreation Services receives Awards of Excellence
The Dublin Division of Recreation Services was the recipient of two 2010 Ohio Parks and Recreation Association (OPRA) Awards of Excellence at the 2011 OPRA Conference and Trade Show in Cincinnati last month...
April 5, 2011
Blazer Parkway Water Tower Re-coating Scheduled for mid-April
The Blazer Parkway water tower, also the location of Washington Township Fire Station 95, will be the next City of Dublin water tower to get a new exterior paint coating...
March 30, 2011
US-33/Frantz Road Traffic Light Out Until Friday, April 1
The traffic control box at the intersection of US-33 & Frantz Rd in Dublin was damaged by a vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon. City engineers expect the traffic light to be out through Friday, April 1...
March 28, 2011
Heinz von Eckartsberg selected as Dublin’s new Chief of Police
Dublin City Manager Marsha Grigsby has selected Heinz von Eckartsberg as the City’s new Chief of Police...
March 24, 2011
ICF Chairman Visits Top 7 Intelligent Community Dublin, Ohio
Intelligent Community Forum Chairman (ICF) and Co-Founder John Jung will visit the City of Dublin March 28 and 29 to meet with City officials, business and community leaders to learn more about Dublin...
March 22, 2011
EcoDublin Expo slated for April 16
The EcoDublin Expo will offer residents the opportunity to not only learn about environmental issues but also about products and services available to them to be better environmental stewards. There is no cost to attend...
March 17, 2011
Dublin to activate sirens as part of a statewide tornado drill
The City of Dublin will be participating in the statewide tornado drill at 9:50 a.m. Wednesday, March 23 as part of Severe Weather Awareness Week...
March 16, 2011
Dublin texting ban goes into effect today
The City of Dublin joins several other Central Ohio communities in battling texting and driving by passing a texting ban ordinance that takes effect today...
March 13, 2011
Six-year-old boy dies after incident involving slide
Dublin 9-1-1 received a call at approximately 5:18 p.m. Saturday, March 12 that a boy was unconscious after an incident involving playing on an outdoor slide...
March 1, 2011
Dublin City Council proclaim March as ‘Safe Ride’ Month
Dublin City Council proclaimed March as ‘Safe Ride’ Month in Dublin at the Monday, Feb. 28 City Council meeting...
Feb. 24, 2011
Dublin encourages residents to be aware of an increase in skunk activity
Love is blossoming in the animal world as many animals enter mating season. As a result, people have probably smelled an unwelcomed, yet familiar scent...
Feb. 23, 2011
Dublin receives ‘Well Deserved’ award from UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare has presented the City of Dublin the annual “Well Deserved” award for 2010, an honor given to employers who demonstrate an exceptional commitment to helping their employees improve their health and well-being throughout worksite wellness programs...
Police Charges Driver
Feb. 23, 2011
Dublin Police charges driver in connection to Historic Dublin pedestrian accident
Dublin Division of Police charged Lourdes R. Dudaney, 49, of Dublin on Tuesday with vehicular homicide, vehicular manslaughter and failure to yield to a pedestrian in the crosswalk after her car struck Stephanie M. Auer on Dec. 28, 2010. Auer later died...
Download:
Dec. 28, 2011 - Media Release - Pedestrian struck in Historic Dublin
Jan. 6, 2011 - Memo - Council Crosswalk at N. High Street and North Street
On-roadway placards/bollards in Historic Dublin
Texting Ban
Feb. 17, 2011
Dublin City Council Passes Texting Ban
The City of Dublin joins several other central Ohio communities in battling texting and driving by passing a texting ban ordinance voted upon tonight by Dublin City Council...
Download: Ordinance 08-11 | Texting and Driving PSA | Don't text and Drive Sticker
Feb. 15, 2011
Gilger Named City of Dublin Economic Development Manager
The City of Dublin has announced a new position in the Department of Economic Development to be filled by City of Dublin veteran Colleen Gilger...
Feb. 16, 2011
Dublin's Earman Tabbed to Head State Association
Matt Earman, the Director of Dublin Recreation Services, assumed the presidency of the Ohio Parks and Recreation Association (OPRA) ...
Feb. 2, 2011
No Test Today for the Dublin Emergency Warning System
Due to unusual weather conditions, including the wind advisory still in effect from the National Weather Service (NWS), the City of Dublin will suspend its Wednesday noon test today of the Dublin Emergency Outdoor Warning Siren System, to avoid confusing the public.
Feb. 2, 2011
ADVISORY--Please use caution when driving along Dublin Road
Please use caution when driving along Dublin Rd. due to low hanging trees that may be hanging in the roadways. If a tree limb is blocking the roadway, please contact Streets & Utilities (614) 410-4750.
Jan. 31, 2011
Dublin Police Officer given Award of Merit
The Dublin Division of Police will be awarding Officer Kevin Rickenbacher an Award of Merit ...
Jan. 21, 2011
MADD selects three Dublin Police Officers for their ‘Award of Excellence’
Dublin Police Officers Bruce McKenna, Kyle Groves and Jacob Williams have been given the “Award of Excellence” ...
Jan. 20, 2011
City of Dublin has earned Top Seven honors - for the second year in a row ...
Jan. 18, 2011
Dublin expert dispels rumors about coyotes and offers resident safety tips
Coyotes are highly unlikely to attack a person unless provoked or threatened ...
Jan. 6, 2011
Female takes portable heart monitor from two local hospitals
A female reported to be Brianna S. Caldwell (Watts) and 48 years old was admitted to the Memorial Hospital ...
Jan. 5, 2011
Economic Development Agreements Attracting Job Growth
Six proposals going to Dublin City Council to retain jobs in region and attract new jobs to Dublin ...
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