Blue Ash in the Top Ten Best Places in the Midwest to Raise a Family

A new ranking of cities has been released, and Blue Ash has, again, nabbed one of the top spots!

Ranker.com has placed Blue Ash at #8 on the list of the Best Places to Raise a Family in the Midwest.

Ranker uses Niche.com ratings to make their determinations, so thanks to everyone who has posted a review of Blue Ash at Niche.com.

New firefighter and officers sworn in

Three new police officers and one new firefighter were sworn in at a ceremony officiated by Mayor Jill Cole last evening. 

Welcome to Blue Ash Officers Eric Robinson, Cody Ashcraft, and Randy Reynolds, and Firefighter Owen Roesel (top to bottom)!

Top officer and firefighter awarded

at Council Meeting

The Top Officer and Top Firefighter for 2025 were honored at the Blue Ash City Council meeting last night.

Firefighter/Paramedic Tyler Martin (left) was named Firefighter of the Year, and Officer Mark Neihaus (center) was named Officer of the Year.

The awards are presented annually by Jim Meyers (right) with American Legion Post 630.

The first responders are nominated by their respective departments.

Each recipient receives a plaque, and their names are placed on a perpetuity award in Council Chambers. Read the recipients' bios.

Councilmember Czerwonka shares

heartfelt farewell message

After serving as a Councilmember for 21 years, Lee Czerwonka will conclude his time on the Council following the recent election, in which Jim Friend was selected to serve in the At-Large seat. Friend is scheduled to be sworn in on December 1.

Czerwonka shared a heartfelt farewell message at last night’s City Council meeting. View it here.

He also shared a written message with City staff, friends, and supporters, read it here.

Czerwonka was also presented with a Mayoral Proclamation honoring his years of service to the City of Blue Ash.

Towne Square receives accolades

Towne Square won an award at the 2025 Cincinnati Design Awards 29, and the playground was recently featured in a pictorial.

For the design award, BHDP and Human Nature submitted the project in the Landscape Architecture and Community Planning - Implementation category, and the project received a Merit Award. See the winner list here.

Read more about the project in the award entry from Human Nature/BHDP.

The playground features were highlighted in the LSI 2026 Playbook catalogue. You can view it here.

(Photo credit: Landscape Structures)

Reflect on veterans and encourage

current troops with cards

There are two ways you can honor and reflect on those serving in the military and those who have served.

Inside the Recreation Center, you can send a letter of encouragement to an active duty military member at the Yellow Ribbon Tree for the Troops.

You can also step outside to the Municipal Building front lawn to take some time to reflect on a flag display, which memorializes veterans who have taken their own lives.

The display will be up until the week of Thanksgiving Read more.

Hunt House holiday event set for December 6

Step back in time and celebrate the magic of the season at the Home for the Holidays Hunt House event on December 6, from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Experience the charm of our beautifully decorated historic home, filled with the warmth and wonder of Christmas past. Read more.

We're hiring!

Join an exceptional team here in Blue Ash!

We are hiring for a part-time Events Assistant at the Cooper Creek Event Center and Child Care Aides at the Recreation Center. Learn more and apply.

Upcoming events

and important dates

Click the links below for more information on these important dates and events. For the complete online calendar, including free fitness and additional events, click here. All events are free unless otherwise noted.

November 15: Ice Rink Opening Day

Summit Park, 4335 Glendale Milford Road

Coca-Cola Caravan

6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Summit Park, 4335 Glendale Milford Road

November 22: O.F.F. Market

10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Summit Park, 4335 Glendale Milford Road

November 27: Thanksgiving Day

City offices, Recreation Center, Ice Rink, Golf Course closed

November 28: City offices closed

December 1: City Council Swearing-in Ceremony

6:00 p.m. Council Chambers, 4343 Cooper Road

December 6: Hunt House Home for the Holidays

1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Hunt House, 4364 Hunt Road

December 11: City Council Meeting

7:00 p.m. Council Chambers, 4343 Cooper Road

December 12: Fall Curbside Leaf Pick-Up ends

December 13: CPR/AED Class ($25)

8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. North Fire Station, 10647 Kenwood Road

December 14: Chanukah begins at sundown

December 15: 4th quarter estimated City taxes due

December 21: First Day of Winter

December 22: Chanukah ends at nightfall

December 24: Christmas Eve

City offices closed

December 25: Christmas

City offices, Recreation Center, Golf Course, Ice Rink closed

December 26 - January 1: Kwanzaa

December 31: New Year's Eve

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