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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Motorists are advised to be aware of temporary lane restrictions, detours, and intermittent delays on State Route 42 at the intersection of North Street and Corwin Avenue. Several years ago, the Village submitted a grant proposal to the State for the installation of a traffic light at this intersection; the proposal was approved, and construction is currently underway.
I want to clarify that this is a project being conducted by the Ohio Department of Transportation and is under State authority. Despite my efforts to reach out to the State for measures to improve safety at the intersection during construction, I have not received a response.
I have also noticed some misinformation circulating on social media regarding this project. Please understand that the Village has no control over this project, and since it is a State Route, we are unable to intervene in operations or traffic patterns.
To enhance safety, the Village Police Department will conduct extra patrols in the area to reduce violations. We recommend using alternative routes during this construction phase or proceeding with caution.
Respectfully Submitted,
Chief Copeland
Community-Wide Yard Sale 2026
Community-Wide Garage Sale Days are June 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Residents can have garage sales during this time without obtaining a permit.
Historical Preservation Board Meeting 03/24/2026
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Village of Waynesville’s Historical Preservation Board will be having a public hearing on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 @ 5:30pm, location is 1400 Lytle Road, Waynesville.
This 2nd hearing is to consider the following property, located within the historical district: The Hammel House, 121 S Main Street for the submitted permit to repair/replace the property back to the original condition.
This meeting is open to the public.