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Who: Hosted by the MiamiTownshipPolice and Fire Associations

Where: The Dayton Mall parking lot, at the west side of Sears, at 2700   Miamisburg-Centerville Rd., Miami Twp., OH, 45342. The Dayton Mall is on the southeast corner of St. Rt. 741 and St. Rt. 725, 1 mile east of Interstate 75 (exit #44)

Additional registration information and the registration form can be found here: Click Here or SEARCH (upper right corner of Home Page) for “5k” or “run/walk”

Ohio Department of Transportation

Between SR 725 and Dryden Road

 Montgomery County (Monday, April 9, 2012) – A traffic pattern switch will take place on I-75 between SR 725 and Dryden Road beginning Monday, April 9^th at 7 am.  I-75 northbound traffic will be shifted to the outside lanes of I-75 northbound.  The inside lane of I-75 southbound will utilize the crossover lane, crossing over the median and using one lane of I-75 northbound.  The two remaining lanes of I-75 southbound will be shifted to the inside of I-75 southbound.  There will be short term lane restrictions during this switch, but three lanes will remain open to motorists in each direction at all times.  The switch is expected to be complete by Friday, April 13^th at 5 pm.

This traffic pattern switch will allow the contractor to rebuild the outside half of I-75 southbound near the West Carrollton interchange.

In addition to the traffic pattern shift, the following ramps will close the evening of Thursday, April 12^th and are scheduled to reopen Saturday, June 9^th:

-          Ramp from I-75 southbound to Central Avenue

-          Ramp from Central Avenue to I-75 southbound

The official detour for these ramp closures is:

-          I-75 south to Central Avenue: Take Dryden Road exit, go south on Dryden Road to Central Avenue

-          Central Avenue to I-75 south: Take Central Avenue east to SR 741 south to SR 725 west to I-75 south

These ramp closures are due to a contractor building retaining walls, reconstructing the ramps and working on bridge decks at that location.

Arrow boards and signs will be in place prior to the work zone to alert motorists of the upcoming closures. Law enforcement will be on hand to monitor traffic flow.  All work is weather permitting.

Safety is a top priority at ODOT.  To help ensure the safety of the construction workers as well as the traveling public, motorists should remain alert, reduce their speed and watch for stopped traffic while passing through the work zone.

The Miami Township website has a very helpful “Search” function located in the upper right hand corner of the home page. If you re looking for something, use Search!

Grounds Maintenance

Applications for the position of Maintenance Worker with the Public Works Department are being accepted through 4:30 PM, 04/05/2012.

Application information and downloads are available by clicking here or by visiting the Government Center at 2700 Lyons Road, Miamisburg, OH 45342.

Two Arrested in Sex Sting

MIAMI TWP., Ohio (WDTN) – Two men were arrested on Tuesday during an undercover sex sting at a Miami Township park.

Police set up the undercover investigation at Waldruhe Park after receiving numerous complaints from residents about inappropriate sexual behavior.

Officers arrested 44 year-old Steven Wuebker and 44 year-old John Huff on charges of public indecency and sexual imposition.

Deputy Police Chief John DiPietro said sexual conduct of any kind cannot be tolerated in public places and he hopes that this sting sends a strong message to the community.

“Behavior is the issue. We are not going to tolerate this behavior. We are doing proactive patrols in uniform and we are doing undercover operations as well,” said DiPietro. “I think the best advice for anybody is please come out and enjoy our parks. Know that we are aware of these issues. Know that we’re trying to make these parks safe. For those individuals who want to get involved in this type of behavior, you really need to do it somewhere else or find a motel”.  WDTN Story: Two Arrested in Miami Township Sex Sting

For WDTN Channel 2 story coverage, click here.  Story reprinted with permission.

Ohio Department of Transportation

Montgomery County (Tuesday, March 13, 2012) –  ODOT bridge inspectors will be in the area of the SR 725 bridge west of Germantown Tuesday, March 13^th beginning at 9 am. One lane of SR 725 will be closed for the routine inspections.  The inspection is expected to take approximately four hours.  One lane of traffic will remain open to motorists during inspections.

Inspectors will also be in the following areas throughout the day:

I-75 south ramp to I-675 north in Miami Township

Crews will close one lane of traffic on each route for routine inspections.  Each inspection is expected to take approximately four hours. One lane of traffic will remain open to motorists on each route during inspections.

ODOT crews will be performing routine bridge inspections with a large truck equipped with a bucket that swings out under the bridge to allow personnel to examine and evaluate each bridge.

Arrow boards and signs will be in place prior to the work zone to alert motorists of the upcoming lane closures.  All work is weather permitting.

Safety is a top priority at ODOT.  To help ensure the safety of the construction workers as well as the traveling public, motorists should remain alert, reduce their speed and watch for stopped traffic while passing through the work zone.

Ohio’s highways are essential to keeping and creating new jobs.  With a mission to provide easy movement of people and goods from place to place, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is responsible for maintaining one of the largest transportation networks in the nation.  Guided by ethical principles and accountability, ODOT works to improve safety, enhance travel and advance economic development.  As a $2.8 billion enterprise, the department wisely invests in its core services of snow and ice removal, annual construction program and highway maintenance operations.

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For more information contact:

Mandi Abner, Public Information Officer (937) 497-6820

Prescription and Over the Counter Drug Drop Off

The Miami Township Police Department, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office and the R.A.N.G.E. Task Force will be holding a drop off for all unwanted Prescription (Rx) and Over the Counter (OTC) medications on Saturday, October 20, 2012 between the hours of 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM at the Miami Township Administration Building, 2700 Lyons Road.  All types of medications may be dropped off.  Sharps are accepted.  Please make sure all sharps are in their proper containers when dropped off.

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Bids Due: March 15, 2012 at 10:00 a.m.
Issue Date: February 27, 2012

Miami Township Trustees hereby gives Notice to Bidders that until 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 15, 2012 at 2700 Lyons Road, Miami Township, Ohio 45342 sealed bids will be received for providing all labor, materials, services, and equipment required for mowing and landscape services to Miami Township public spaces. For more information, click the above link or use Search feature (i.e. “bid” or “proposal”) located in the upper right hand corner of this webpage.

The bridge will be closed to traffic beginning February 15, 2012 for six months. Traffic will be rerouted to Soldiers Home Miamisburg Road, W. Sycamore Street (SR 725) in Miamisburg, and West Central Avenue. Signs will be erected notifying drivers of detour route.

Beginning March 3, 2012, Soldiers Home West Carrollton Road will be closed between Farmersville West Carrollton Road and the railroad bridge for reconstruction.  It will be reopened in late August.

Upper River Road will be closed within the City of West Carrollton city limits for a two month period in the summer 2012 for reconstruction.

Questions may directed to the City of West Carrollton.

Dog owners need to be aware of a fee change.

Owners whose dogs have been spayed or neutered will continue to pay the current $20 license fee. However, owners whose dogs have not been altered will pay $24 per dog license beginning on December 1, 2011.

“Unaltered and unlicensed dogs comprise the majority of the animals impounded during calls for service and those involved in bites or injuries handled by Public Health – Dayton & Montgomery County,” said Montgomery County Animal Resource Center Director Mark Kumpf. “We are facing serious budget challenges as we head into the new year and this adjustment will allow the ARC to continue to provide the quality services our citizens have come to know.”

A recent survey by the County Auditor showed over 90% of dog owners support differential licensing for spayed and neutered dogs.

There are exceptions made for dog breeders who have proper registration and hunters who have a valid hunting license and use their dog for hunting. In addition, dogs who are medically certified by their veterinarian as being too old or health compromised may receive the discounted rate by providing certification with their application to the Auditor’s Office.

All currently licensed dogs registered as spayed or neutered will automatically receive the differential rate. Newly acquired dogs or those applying for the differential rate can:

• Provide veterinary records confirming spay / neuter status
• Submit a form provided by the County and completed by their veterinarian
• Submit a legal affidavit affirming that their dog is altered

Montgomery County Auditor Karl Keith reminds citizens that licenses are available online at www.mcohio.org/dogs, at the County Auditor’s Office, the Animal Resource Center and numerous outposts. Call 937-225-4314 for more information. Montgomery County is now able to accept credit cards via the web.

Ohio Revised Code provides for criminal enforcement for fraudulently acquired licenses. In the event a dog is impounded and determined to have an incorrect license, a citation may be issued and the tag forfeited.

Dog license sales are the Animal Resource Center’s major source of funding. Proceeds from license sales ensure that the Animal Resource Center can care for stray and lost animals, spay and neuter every animal that leaves the center as an adopted pet and provide animal control services throughout the County.

The Animal Resource Center is a nationally recognized shelter providing excellent service and care to the citizens of Montgomery County and their pets.