November 18, 2022
News and information from the City of Blue Ash
Inside this issue:

  • PD makes history with largest-ever promotional ceremony
  • Firefighter and Officer of the year recognized
  • Designers win award for Towne Square renovation plan
  • Officer awarded for courageous act
  • PHOTOS: Veterans Day Ceremony
  • Cram-A-Cruiser to benefit Operation Give Back
  • Santa is coming to town - tonight!
  • More events and important dates
PD makes history with largest-ever
promotional ceremony
The Blue Ash Police Department promoted several officers in a ceremony November 10 in Blue Ash Council Chambers.

It was the largest promotional ceremony in Blue Ash Police Department history.

  • Lieutenant to Captain: Rob Gerhardt and Roger Pohlman.
  • Sergeant to Lieutenant: Pete Ballauer and Jason Swartwout
  • Detective to Sergeant: Dane Baumgartner
  • Patrol Officer to Sergeant: David Dungan
  • New Officer: Tim Bittner
  • New Auxiliary Officer: Clint Arnold

Mayor Marc Sirkin officiated the ceremony.
Firefighter and Officer of the Year recognized
(Pictured: Firefighter Courtenay Brooks & Mayor Marc Sirkin; Officer Abby Ballman, & Mayor Sirkin)
Two Blue Ash first responders have been named the 2022 Firefighter of the Year and the 2022 Police Officer of the Year in the fourth annual Safety Awards presented by American Legion NE Post 630. 

Blue Ash Police Officer Abby Ballman was designated the 2022 Police Officer of the Year and Courtenay Brooks was chosen as the 2022 Firefighter of the Year. Congratulations! Read more.
Designers win award for Towne Square
renovation plans
The firm that designed the upcoming renovation of Blue Ash Towne Square has won a design award!

BHDP was awarded in the Landscape Architecture & Community Planning category for the Towne Square design at the Cincinnati Design Awards on November 4. 

Learn more about the upcoming Towne Square renovation, here.
Officer awarded for courageous act
Officer Pete Bronner was honored with a Meritorious Police Service Commendation for Courage at the November 10 City Council meeting. Read more.
PHOTOS: Veterans Day Ceremony
Thank you to the veterans and all who attended the Blue Ash Veterans Day Ceremony and Luncheon at the Recreation Center on November 11.
Cram-A-Cruiser to benefit Operation Give Back
Stop by the Blue Ash Kroger tomorrow (11/19) to help Cram-A-Cruiser with canned and dried goods!

The event by the Blue Ash Police Department will be held from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Kroger, 4100 Hunt Road.

Your donation will benefit local families through Operation Give Back.
Santa at Summit Park tonight (11/18)!
Santa Claus is coming to town - tonight!

The Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan will be making a stop at the Warm 98.5 Ice Rink at Summit Park on November 18 from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

  • Free photos with Santa
  • Santa’s reindeer encounters
  • Share the Warmth Coat Drive for St. Vincent De Paul
  • Sample Frisch’s famous pumpkin pie

Check out www.summitparkblueash.com for the rink schedule. For more on Santa's visit, click here or RSVP to the Facebook Event here.
Mark your calendar for these
important dates and upcoming events!
Click the photos and links below for more information on these important dates and events in Blue Ash.
6:00 p.m., Summit Park, 4335 Glendale Milford Road

November 19: O.F.F. Holiday Market
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Summit Park, 4335 Glendale Milford Road
BAPD Cram-A-Cruiser
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Kroger, 4100 Hunt Road

November 24: Thanksgiving
City Offices Closed

November 25: City Offices Closed

November 28: Council Budget Study Session
6:00 p.m. Blue Ash Conference Room

December 3: Blue Ash Women's Club Craft Show
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Recreation Center, 4433 Cooper Road

December 8: City Council Meeting
7:00 p.m. Council Chambers, 4343 Cooper Road

December 9: Fall Curbside Leaf Pickup Ends

December 10: Hunt House Open House
1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Hunt House, 4364 Hunt Road
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., North Fire Station, 10647 Kenwood Road

December 15: 4th Quarter 2022 Estimated Business Tax Due

December 18: Chanukah Begins at Sunset

December 21: Winter Solstice/First Day of Winter
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