December 16, 2022
News and information from the City of Blue Ash
Inside this issue:

  • VIDEO: Blue Ash Police Department Heroes and Helpers event
  • Residents and staff donate gifts to Operation Give Back
  • No Shave November a big success in Blue Ash
  • Blue Ash continues sustainability and energy efficiency efforts
  • When winter weather strikes follow county guidelines to stay safe
  • More events and important dates
VIDEO: Blue Ash Police Department Heroes and Helpers event spreads holiday joy
The Blue Ash PD is proud to be a part of Heroes and Helpers to make the holidays special for local children and their families!

Twenty-seven children were able to shop for presents for themselves and their families at the event held Wednesday at the Blue Ash Target.  

They also decorated cookies, made crafts, and formed friendships with officers. 

Funding for the event is provided by Target and the Blue Ash Police Association.

Special thanks to Target Blue Ash, Blue Ash Parks and Recreation, The Alleen Company, Ison Family Restaurants (McDonald's), and Chick-fil-A Blue Ash!

Click the photo above to watch the recap. Read more.
Residents and staff donate gifts to
Operation Give Back
Local children will have a brighter holiday thanks to the toys and clothing items donated to Operation Give Back (OGB).

Staff members and residents dropped off toys at the donation barrel in the Recreation Center and used an Amazon link to contribute to the annual OGB Holiday Toy Drive.

OGB received $13,588 worth of toys through the online portal alone. Read more.
No Shave November a big success in Blue Ash
No Shave November was a success in Blue Ash!

The Blue Ash Fire and Police Departments raised over $4,700 for ZERO’s Grow & Give campaign to fight prostate cancer.  

This was the second-highest amount raised by first responders nationwide for the organization! Read more.
Blue Ash continues sustainability and energy efficiency efforts
The City of Blue Ash has prioritized sustainability and energy efficiency improvements over the last few years.

This is in addition to residents’ recycling efforts, which continue to be near the top in the region.

When winter weather strikes follow county
guidelines to stay safe
When winter weather strikes in the City of Blue Ash, residents should follow Hamilton County guidelines and recommendations to stay safe.

Under Ohio Law, the Hamilton County Sheriff has the responsibility to monitor snow conditions and to declare a “Snow Emergency” when it has been determined that use of highways/roadways by motorists is a threat to maintaining the public peace. Read more about snow levels and safety recommendations.
More events and important dates
in Blue Ash
Click the pictures and links below for more information on these important dates and events in Blue Ash.
December 18: Chanukah Begins at Sunset

December 21: Winter Solstice/First Day of Winter

December 23: City Offices Closed

December 24: Christmas Eve

December 25: Christmas Day
Recreation Center Closed
Golf Course Closed

December 26: Chanukah ends at nightfall
Kwanzaa today through January 1
City Offices Closed

December 31: New Year's Eve

January 1: New Year's Day
Recreation Center Closed

January 2: City Offices Closed

January 7: Job Fair
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Blue Ash Recreation Center


February 11: Job Fair
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Blue Ash Recreation Center
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