May 3, 2020 - A Message from Mayor Mike Ebert to the Residents of Canal Winchester

Another week has gone by and a little glimmer of hope is shining in the tunnel we’ve been in. The Governor announced Friday his new Stay Safe Ohio Order.  What this does is lift some of the mandatory requirements and restrictions that w...

April 29, 2020 - A Message from Mayor Mike Ebert to the Residents of Canal Winchester

Where has the time gone?  Here we are at the end of April and it seems like last week it just began.  I sure do miss getting out to watch baseball games and going to my favorite breakfast joint every morning, and much more. I can hardly ...

April 20, 2020 - A Message from Mayor Mike Ebert to the Residents of Canal Winchester

To the residents of Canal Winchester:

Well, last week was another week of mostly staying home and wearing our masks in public, if you’ve been lucky enough to find them. Many people are making them at home and seem to be enjoy doing it. I know my ...

April 16, 2020 - A Message from Mayor Mike Ebert to the Residents of Canal Winchester

I hope everyone had a Happy Easter, or at least as happy as it could be this year. Normally our house would be filled with well over 20 people and this year it was just my wife and I. We still had Easter Dinner, but it wasn’t the same.  ...

April 5, 2020 - A Message from Mayor Mike Ebert to the Residents of Canal Winchester

I want to give you a few updates from the state and the Franklin County Public Health Department.  In the state of Ohio as of Saturday 4/4/2020 we now have 3,739 confirmed cases of the Coronavirus and 102 deaths as a result of the virus. Franklin...

March 29, 2020 - A Message from Mayor Mike Ebert to the Residents of Canal Winchester

Dear Residents of Canal Winchester, 

It has been one week and 1,055+ additional cases of COVID-19 in the state of Ohio.  Franklin County is second in the state with 222 confirmed cases as of Saturday.  Canal Winchester is doing q...

A Message from Mayor Mike Ebert to the Residents of Canal Winchester

To the Residents of Canal Winchester,

It has been an unusually challenging couple of weeks, and I hope you and your family are safe and healthy as we go through these uncertain times together.  Just over a week ago, Governor DeWine began a series ...

Archive of Updates

UPDATE: March 26, 2020, 5:00 P.M.

The Mayor and City officials continue to follow the COVID-19 situation closely.  As of today, March 26, 2020, cases in Ohio have reached 867, with 15 deaths.  Ohio’s Stay at Home Order remains i...

Skate Park Re-Opens May 26

As part of Ohio’s Responsible RestartOhio initiative, Governor DeWine recently announced that non-contact or low-contact sports throughout the state will be permitted to resume on May 26, with some restrictions remaining in place to limit the sp...

Organizers Announce Cancellation of 2020 Canal Winchester Labor Day Festival

Organizers of the Canal Winchester Labor Day Festival have announced that the 2020 festival, originally scheduled for September 5, 6, & 7, has been canceled.  The event, which was set to celebrate its centennial year in 2020, has been a Labor...

May 27 'Senior Parade' Announced to Celebrate 2020 CWHS Grads

Canal Winchester High School administrators announce that a Senior Parade will take place in Canal Winchester on Wednesday, May 27, beginning at 9:30 a.m.  Unlike a traditional parade which allows walkers, bicycles, or golf carts, the ’...

Help Control the Mosquito Population This Summer

The City of Canal Winchester contracts with Franklin County Public Health for mosquito control.  Franklin County Public Health takes a proactive, concentrated approach to mosquito management.  The agency’s Integrated Pest Manag...

CW Mayor's Court - Important Updates

To follow important social distancing guidelines and to help stop the spread of the coronavirus, we’ve made some important updates which will affect upcoming Canal Winchester Mayor’s Court dates.  Please see the table below.

So...

COMMUNITY CONNECTION Newsletters

• Community Connection Newsletter May 2020 (PDF)
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• Community Connection Newsletter March 2020 (PDF)
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22nd Annual Canal Winchester Farmers Market Kicks off in a New Location Beginning May 30

One of central Ohio’s longest running outdoor markets, the Canal Winchester Farmers’ Market will open its 22nd season in historic downtown Canal Winchester on May 30.  With a new location and new protocols in place, the market...

UPDATED May 22 - Canal Winchester Announces 2020 Pool Closure, June Concert Cancellation

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and in consideration of public health, the City of Canal Winchester will not open the Canal Winchester Municipal Pool during the 2020 season.  The City has also decided to cancel its summer kick-off event, &a...

May 25 Memorial Day Ceremony Canceled

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Canal Winchester’s Memorial Day Ceremony, scheduled for Monday, May 25 has been canceled.

Noting concerns for maintaining social distancing and following mass gathering guidelines, Commander Rick Williams of VF...

Canal Winchester Announces May 2020 Event Cancellations

The City of Canal Winchester announces the cancellation of the following May 2020 events: the City’s annual tree giveaway, scheduled for May 2, the Kris Sims Memorial Relay for Life Dinner, scheduled for May 20, and Stradley Park’s &am...

Destination: Canal Winchester Announces - No ‘Art on the Canal’ or ‘Blues & Ribfest’ in 2020

Destination: Canal Winchester announced earlier this month that in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the annual ‘Art on the Canal’ Art Stroll in May and the Blues & Ribfest set for the end of summer would both be postponed until 2021...

COVID-19 Resources

We are committed to ensuring the safety of our residents and providing comprehensive, easily accessible communication regarding our response to COVID-19.  

City Buildings are closed and many public events have been canceled.  We&rsquo...

Update from Columbus Metropolitan Library - Access Library Services Online

Did you know?

In spite of building closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Columbus Metropolitan Library continues to offer online access to critical services. 

Columbus Metropolitan Library has also partnered with Battelle to test the longevity...

Reminder to Residents: Please Place Trash in Containers

Throughout the country, the public is spending more time at home, and the amount of residential trash set out for pick-up has increased.  

Collection providers are reminding their customers to place all trash items set out for pick-up in a contain...

Distracted Driving Ordinance Will Take Effect April 1, 2020

Canal Winchester joins municipalities across the country in passing legislation banning the hands-on use of phones and other communication devices while driving.  A Distracted Driving Ordinance (ORD 19-053), passed by Canal Winchester City Counci...