News Flash

Structure Fire at 1250 Fourth Avenue

On May 13, 2022 at 1:55 p.m., the Sidney Department of Fire and Emergency Services received a report of a structure fire at the Fourth Avenue Stor- N-Lok located at 1250 Fourth Avenue. 

Upon arrival units had a multiple storage unit building with ...

City Manager's Newsletter

The City Manager’s newsletter for May 13, 2022, is available online.

For an archive of City Manager newsletters, click here.

Auto Crash with Injuries

On May 10, 2022 at around 9:06 p.m. there was a report of a crash with injuries involving an automobile and a motorized bicycle (moped) at 768 Spruce Ave Sidney, Ohio.

It was learned that a juvenile operating a motorized bicycle (moped) was traveling on Sp...

City Electric Aggregation Program Available

The news recently arrived that AES Ohio (formerly Dayton Power & Light) would be increasing their electric rates $ 0.06 per kWh effective June 1 resulting in the typical residential customer’s rate increasing to $0.109 per kWh, or about $60 ...

Clean Sweep Event Volunteers Sought

The Clean Sweep is an annual volunteer event focused on removing trash and restoring the health of the Great Miami River. This river cleanup is about much more than picking up trash. It’s a day for communities to demonstrate their desire for cle...

Clean Sweep Event Volunteers Sought

The Clean Sweep is an annual volunteer event focused on removing trash and restoring the health of the Great Miami River. This river cleanup is about much more than picking up trash. It’s a day for communities to demonstrate their desire for cle...

Waterpark Season Passes go on Sale

Season passes for the Sidney Waterpark go on sale Monday, May 2 at City Hall, 201 W. Poplar Street in the Revenue Collection Department. All season passes are $36.00 per person. Passes will remain on sale at City Hall until noon on June 3. Season passes w...

Waterpark Season Passes go on Sale

Season passes for the Sidney Waterpark go on sale Monday, May 2 at City Hall, 201 W. Poplar Street in the Revenue Collection Department. All season passes are $36.00 per person. Passes will remain on sale at City Hall until noon on June 3. Season passes w...

Neighborhood Beautification Award Nominations Sought

The outside of your home is important. From the paint you choose to the flowers you plant, it is a reflection of yourself, a way to be creative, and show the rest of the community how beautiful your home can look. Beauty itself is subjective, but it&a...

Neighborhood Beautification Award Nominations Sought

The outside of your home is important. From the paint you choose to the flowers you plant, it is a reflection of yourself, a way to be creative, and show the rest of the community how beautiful your home can look. Beauty itself is subjective, but it&a...

Tree Board Announces Tree Sale

The Sidney Tree Board is excited to announce that the 2022 Tree Sale is underway. The trees selected to be a part of the sale this year include:

• Alleghany Serviceberry –Copper-red fall foliage. Fragrant white flowers in the spring. 15’ ...

Tree Board Announces Tree Sale

The Sidney Tree Board is excited to announce that the 2022 Tree Sale is underway. The trees selected to be a part of the sale this year include:

• Alleghany Serviceberry –Copper-red fall foliage. Fragrant white flowers in the spring. 15’ ...

Gas Line Replacement to Begin in Sidney

Ritter Plumbing and Pipeline Company has been contracted by CenterPoint Energy to install new gas mains and services in the following areas:

• Wapakoneta Avenue from Russell Road to Bennett Street
• Brookburn Street at Wapakoneta Avenue
• Bennett Street from Wapak...

Gas Line Replacement to Begin in Sidney

Ritter Plumbing and Pipeline Company has been contracted by CenterPoint Energy to install new gas mains and services in the following areas:

• Wapakoneta Avenue from Russell Road to Bennett Street
• Brookburn Street at Wapakoneta Avenue
• Bennett Street from Wapak...

2022 City Tree Lottery Announced

The City of Sidney’s Tree Board will be giving away approximately 40 trees. The lottery trees are limited to being planted in the public right-of-way. Only owners of property located within the corporation limits will be eligible to participate....

2022 City Tree Lottery Announced

The City of Sidney’s Tree Board will be giving away approximately 40 trees. The lottery trees are limited to being planted in the public right-of-way. Only owners of property located within the corporation limits will be eligible to participate....

City Awarded Grant for Mosquito Program

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA) recently announced that the City of Sidney was awarded a 2022 Mosquito Control Grant Award in the amount of $22,000.00. The grant program was developed to help local health departments and governments implem...

City Awarded Grant for Mosquito Program

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA) recently announced that the City of Sidney was awarded a 2022 Mosquito Control Grant Award in the amount of $22,000.00. The grant program was developed to help local health departments and governments implem...

Drug Disposal Pouches Available at City Hall

The Shelby County Drug Task Force and other community partners are making Deterra® drug disposal pouches available at no cost to residents of Shelby County as part of drug take back and safe disposal efforts. The Deterra® pouches use activated charcoal an...

Drug Disposal Pouches Available at City Hall

The Shelby County Drug Task Force and other community partners are making Deterra® drug disposal pouches available at no cost to residents of Shelby County as part of drug take back and safe disposal efforts. The Deterra® pouches use activated charcoal an...

Finance Department Earns GFOA Award

The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to City of Sidney for its annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ended D...

2021 Drinking Water Confidence Report Available

The City of Sidney, Ohio 2021 Drinking Water Consumer Confidence Report is now available online.

A hard copy of the report can be picked up at the following locations:

• Revenue Collections Office at 201 W. Poplar Street 
• Service Center at 415 S. Vand...

2021 Drinking Water Confidence Report Available

The City of Sidney, Ohio 2021 Drinking Water Consumer Confidence Report is now available online.

A hard copy of the report can be picked up at the following locations:

• Revenue Collections Office at 201 W. Poplar Street 
• Service Center at 415 S. Vand...

Shelby County Small Business Recovery Grant Program

In 2020, the Shelby County Commissioners offered a Small Business Relief Program to provide Shelby County small businesses with monetary relief from business interruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to the continuance of the pandemic, beyond 2020...

Natural Gas Customers Impacted From Supplier Bankruptcy

Residents of Sidney, Greenville, Bellefontaine, Bradford, Fort Loramie, Russia, Ansonia, Covington, West Milton and Jeffersonville will begin receiving notice from CenterPoint Energy Ohio (formerly Vectren Energy Delivery of Ohio) of a change to ...

City in Contention for 1,200 New Jobs

Earlier this week Governor DeWine formally announced State level incentives, including an Ohio Tax Credit Authority 2.095%, 15-year job creation tax credit, intended to secure a Sidney location for SEMCORP Manufacturing USA LLC. If selected as the final s...

Narcotics Search Warrant Served at Local Residence by Tactical Response Team

On Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at approximately 8:00 a.m. the Sidney Police Department executed a narcotic’s search warrant at 505 and 505 ½ N Main Avenue. The initial entry and securing of the locations had to be accomplished by utili...

Sidney Municipal Court Releases 2021 Annual Report

Sidney Municipal Court Judge Gary Carter recently released the 2021 Annual Report. In the report, he noted the court caseload continues to increase and the workload was starting to return to more typical pre-pandemic levels. In 2021, Sidney Municipal Cour...

Armed Robbery Suspect Apprehended

On Friday, March 25, 2022 at approximately 7:05 a.m. Sidney Patrol Units were dispatched to the 200 block of N. West Avenue in regard to an armed robbery.  Residents at 221 N. West Avenue reported that a male subject dressed in a black hoody and ...

City Staff Reviews Cemetery Guidelines

City staff reminds the general public and visitors to the Graceland Cemetery of the rules and guidelines in place at the cemetery pertaining to the placement and removal of gravesite decorations.  

A general rule of thumb – if the decora...

City Staff Reviews Cemetery Guidelines

City staff reminds the general public and visitors to the Graceland Cemetery of the rules and guidelines in place at the cemetery pertaining to the placement and removal of gravesite decorations.  

A general rule of thumb – if the decora...

Downtown Parking Update

City Council will be considering legislation on March 28 to officially return the Goodwin Lot, located at the northeast corner of Poplar Street and West Avenue, to free public parking. The parking lot was previously reserved for the residents of Canal Pla...

Downtown Parking Update

City Council will be considering legislation on March 28 to officially return the Goodwin Lot, located at the northeast corner of Poplar Street and West Avenue, to free public parking. The parking lot was previously reserved for the residents of Canal Pla...

Why Does the City Require Curbs and Gutters?

Soon you will begin to see orange barrels around town and may wonder to yourself what is going on. The answer is, the city is preparing for its annual street resurfacing program and in advance of the pavement work, failing curbs and gutters are identified...

Why Does the City Require Curbs and Gutters?

Soon you will begin to see orange barrels around town and may wonder to yourself what is going on. The answer is, the city is preparing for its annual street resurfacing program and in advance of the pavement work, failing curbs and gutters are identified...

Regional Transportation Planning Organization Being Formed

In late January, City Council authorized a membership with the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission (MVRPC) with an eye toward becoming a part of newly formed Regional Transportation Planning Organization (RTPO). The new RTPO will be comprised of com...

Regional Transportation Planning Organization Being Formed

In late January, City Council authorized a membership with the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission (MVRPC) with an eye toward becoming a part of newly formed Regional Transportation Planning Organization (RTPO). The new RTPO will be comprised of com...

Regional Transportation Planning Organization Being Formed

In late January, City Council authorized a membership with the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission (MVRPC) with an eye toward becoming a part of newly formed Regional Transportation Planning Organization (RTPO). The new RTPO will be comprised of com...

March Through May are Spring Severe Weather Season

The National Weather confirmed that Ohio had 20 tornadoes in 2020. The two most significant events occurred on April 7 with five tornadoes, and on April 8 with 7 tornadoes. None of the 20 tornadoes were stronger than an EF1. There was a total of 16 EF0s a...

Sidney Names to Top 100 Micropolitan List

It was announced earlier this week that Sidney was again named to Site Selection Magazine’s Top 100 Micropolitan List for 2021. This is a very prestigious designation as Sidney was ranked in a tie for 19th on the list compared to thousands of co...

City Receives TreeCity USA Growth Award

Street Superintendent and City Arborist Brian Green was recently notified of the city’s successful Tree City USA Growth Award application for activities in the Planning the Work and Performing the Work categories.

Activities completed in the Plan...

State Route 47 Safety Improvement Project

In early January the SR 47 Safety Improvements Phase IV from Fourth Avenue to I-75 project was awarded to Eagle Bridge Company.

The City of Sidney received safety funding from the Ohio Department of Transportation for safety enhancements for motorized and ...

State Route 47 Safety Improvement Project

In early January the SR 47 Safety Improvements Phase IV from Fourth Avenue to I-75 project was awarded to Eagle Bridge Company.

The City of Sidney received safety funding from the Ohio Department of Transportation for safety enhancements for motorized and ...

Prevent Fires by Properly Discarding Smoking Materials

Our community has recently experienced an increase in residential structure fires. A common cause in several of these events is improperly discarded smoking materials. According to the United States Fire Administration (USFA), data from 2019 indicates tha...

Prevent Fires by Properly Discarding Smoking Materials

Our community has recently experienced an increase in residential structure fires. A common cause in several of these events is improperly discarded smoking materials. According to the United States Fire Administration (USFA), data from 2019 indicates tha...

Structure Fire at 121-123 Shelby Street

At 7:05 p.m. on February 11, 2022, Sidney Department of Fire and Emergency Services crews were dispatched to 121 & 123 Shelby Street for a structure fire.  

On arrival, firefighters found a two-story, two-family residence with heavy fire showi...

City's ARPA Funding Plan

The city is slated to receive $2,142,054.41 in American Rescue Plan Act (APRA) funds. Senior staff members recently held a very interactive and productive discussion on a suitable way to spend the funds while making the most impact in all areas of the com...

Felonious Assault

On February 10, 2022, at approximately 10:35 p.m. Sidney police officers were dispatched to the Clark Station at 125 W Court Street referencing a vehicle crashing into the building and striking several people. A female that was struck was transported to W...

Sidney Police Department Awarded Grant

The Sidney Police Department will receive a grant of $36,945 to develop, implement, and maintain a new physical fitness standard for applicants to improve the recruitment and retention of female officers.

This funding was made available as a part of the ne...

Wolaver Awarded Henry C. Yost Medal of Honor

During the February 7, 2022, Council Workshop Mr. Josh Wolaver was awarded the Henry C. Yost Medal of Honor for his efforts during a November 18, 2021, structure fire.

On November 18, 2021, at 1:09 p.m. Sidney Fire Department and Sidney Police Department r...

Wolaver Awarded Henry C. Yost Medal of Honor

During the February 7, 2022, Council Workshop Mr. Josh Wolaver was awarded the Henry C. Yost Medal of Honor for his efforts during a November 18, 2021, structure fire.

On November 18, 2021, at 1:09 p.m. Sidney Fire Department and Sidney Police Department r...

Urban Bike Trails Study to Commence

Choice One Engineering will soon be commencing a study, on behalf of the city, to determine the best route to connect downtown Sidney and Tawawa Park to the northern trailhead of the Canal Feeder Trail which is located at the rear of Graceland Cemetery. T...

Urban Bike Trails Study to Commence

Choice One Engineering will soon be commencing a study, on behalf of the city, to determine the best route to connect downtown Sidney and Tawawa Park to the northern trailhead of the Canal Feeder Trail which is located at the rear of Graceland Cemetery. T...

Municipal Court Implements New Systems

The Sidney Municipal Court is now online with Electronic Filing services through the CourtView case management system. This new filing option allows attorneys and self-represented individuals to file new and subsequent filings on Civil and Small Claims ca...

1042 Apple Blossom Lane Structure Fire

At 10:24 p.m. on January 29, 2022, the Sidney Department of Fire and Emergency Services was dispatched to a report of a structure fire at 1042 Apple Blossom Lane. Upon arrival, crews had a single family residence with fire showing from the front porch and...

2022 Street Resurfacing Program

The city is again preparing for its annual street paving program. This spring you will notice contractors repairing and replacing curbs and gutters throughout the community in advance of the annual street resurfacing program. Streets that will be resurfac...

2022 Street Resurfacing Program

The city is again preparing for its annual street paving program. This spring you will notice contractors repairing and replacing curbs and gutters throughout the community in advance of the annual street resurfacing program. Streets that will be resurfac...

436 Elm Street Structure Fire

At 11:13 a.m. on January 23, 2022, the Sidney Department of Fire and Emergency Services was dispatched to a report of a structure fire at 436 Elm Street, with a report of two occupants trapped inside.  Upon arrival, crews had a single family resi...

Structure Fire at 636 Wilson Avenue

At 9:40 a.m. on January 15, 2022, the Sidney Department of Fire and Emergency Services was dispatched to a report of a structure fire at 636 Wilson Avenue. Upon arrival, there was smoke showing from roof area. The occupants were outside advising all occup...

Adopt-a-Park Program Continues to Grow

Over the years, the citizens and businesses in Sidney and Shelby County have been very giving to the city’s parks department. Before the coordinated effort of the Adopt-a-Park program, which was established in 2014, many park patrons would pick ...

Adopt-a-Park Program Continues to Grow

Over the years, the citizens and businesses in Sidney and Shelby County have been very giving to the city’s parks department. Before the coordinated effort of the Adopt-a-Park program, which was established in 2014, many park patrons would pick ...

Vehicle Pursuit

On December 11, 2021, at 6:36 a.m. Sidney police officers initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle on S.R. 47 (Michigan St) at I-75. The driver had a confirmed felony warrant out of Shelby County. The vehicle stopped on the northbound entrance ramp of I-75. ...

836 Foraker Structure Fire

At 3:18 a.m. on December 10, 2021, fire crews from the Sidney Department of Fire and Emergency Services were dispatched to a report of a structure fire at 836 Foraker Avenue in Sidney.  Upon arrival, heavy smoke was observed throughout the struct...

933 Oak Avenue Fire

Crews from the Sidney Department of Fire and Emergency Services were dispatched at approximately 5:49 a.m. on November 27, 2021, to a report of an industrial property full of smoke. Sidney police officers were on scene at Mechanical Galv-Plating Corp., 93...

2308 Armstrong Structure Fire

Crews from the Sidney Department of Fire and Emergency Services were dispatched to a structure fire at 2308 Armstrong Avenue, Sidney at 3:23 pm Sunday afternoon. Upon arrival, fire crews found a single-family residence with heavy smoke showing. It was dis...

627 Second Avenue Structure Fire

The Sidney Department of Fire and Emergency Services was dispatched to a structure fire at 627 Second Avenue, Sidney at 1:08 pm Thursday afternoon. Upon arrival, fire crews found a well-involved, wind-driven fire at a single-family, two-story residential ...

Multi-Vehicle Pursuit

On November 16, 2021, there was a report of a red Audi and a dark colored Jeep driving reckless and brake checking commercial vehicles on I-75 northbound from the area of Piqua.

Officer J. Kennedy and Officer N. Zimmer were on I-75 and observed the vehicle...

Homicide Investigation

On Saturday, November 13 2021, at approximately 9:30 p.m. Sidney Police responded to 2461 Apache Dr., Sidney Ohio in regards to shots fired at the residence. Upon arrival first responders discovered a 21 year old male lying on a bed in a bedroom of the re...

City Earns Ohio Auditor of State Award with Distinction

Joe Braden, Western Regional Liaison with the Ohio Auditor of State’s office, presented Sidney Finance Officer Renee DuLaney with the Ohio Auditor of State Award with Distinction for the audit of year ended December 31, 2020, during the City Cou...