
Waynesville, Ohio
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Older than the state of Ohio, the village of Waynesville offers a fascinating combination of history and culture as it developed in southwestern Ohio. This “Antiques Capital of the Midwest” and “Home of the Ohio Sauerkraut Festival” is a microcosm of our American heritage with its dreams and accomplishments.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Village of Waynesville’s Historical Preservation Board will be having a public hearing on Tuesday, October 21st, 2025, @ 5:30pm, location is 1400 Lytle Road, Waynesville.
This hearing is to consider a new business sign located in the historical district at 98 S Main Street and to consider the permit to build a single-family residential home in the historical district on the vacant lot located at 168 N Main Street.
This meeting is open to the public.
Leaf Pick-Up
Leaf Pickup will begin on Monday, October 20th. The Street Department will be following the provided schedule. We ask that leaves be raked to the curb, but not into the street. Leaves in the street can get into the storm drains and plug them up, causing flooding.
Public Notice for Car Break-ins
Public Notice
The Waynesville Police Department is investigating multiple reports of vehicle break-ins that were received on Saturday, August 23rd. Our investigation has identified three young Black males wearing dark clothing who entered several vehicles and stole various items. Additionally, one vehicle was stolen and later recovered in Dayton.
We encourage anyone with information or video evidence to contact our office at 513-897-8010 or 513-695-2525 (available on weekends or after 4 p.m.). If you observe any suspicious activity, please take note of the vehicle license plates, the description of the suspect(s), and contact us immediately.
This has been occurring in several neighboring municipalities. For your safety, please remember to lock your vehicles, avoid leaving keys inside, and do not store valuables in your vehicles. We appreciate your assistance in helping us keep Waynesville a safe community.
Sincerely,
Chief Copeland