Thank you to everyone that came out to our inaugural fireworks show! We hope everyone had a great time, because the Mayor, Council, and Obetz staff had a blast throwing it for you! It makes us very happy to read and hear all the positive feedback from all of you! Thank you! We can’t wait Continue reading…
Possum Holler Pizza – 1874 Lisle Ave, Obetz, Ohio How long has Possum Holler Pizza been around? Possum Holler Pizza first came about in 1972, making it one of the oldest names in Obetz. It came under new ownership in August 2012 when two Obetz residents, Gary and Robyn Hensley, bought it from the previous Continue reading…
On Friday, May 19th, the Obetz Police Department and the staff of Hamilton Local Schools played their third annual breast cancer awareness game! Much like previous years, students filled the gym with their pink gear to watch their teachers face off against the OPD. If you remember back to last year, Terence Dials was sworn Continue reading…
Obetz’ Summer Splash & Cinema returns this year on Friday, June 9th in Lancaster Park with the movie “Sing.” July’s featured movie will be “The Secret Life of Pets,” and this movie will be held on Friday, July 14th. This year, Obetz is adding a third date! On Friday, August 11th, the featured movie will be “The Lego Batman Movie.” Continue reading…
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) began much needed construction of the Groveport Road bridge over I-270 back in March. The bridge was not very aesthetically pleasing and it certainly wasn’t in the best condition, but that will soon change as it gets a massive overhaul to its infrastructure. Groveport Road has since been reduced to one Continue reading…
Did you know that lacrosse was invented by Native Americans? Lacrosse started out as a tribal ritual for Native Americans to play before going to war. Since its creation, it has been considered a collision sport like football and hockey. Lacrosse is becoming one of America’s favorite sports. US Lacrosse reports that nearly 750,000 people Continue reading…
The Obetz Splash Pad in Lancaster Park is open daily from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. All residents wishing to use the facility must have a membership. You may sign up for a membership at the Splash Pad. Memberships are free for all Obetz residents. A resident is defined as either an individual living in Obetz Continue reading…
Fashion Meets Music Festival debuted in 2014, and spent its first three years in the Arena District. Entering its fourth year, the festival is now moving to Fortress Obetz! The two-day event will take place the weekend before the Zucchinifest on Friday and Saturday, August 18th and 19th. Among the headliners are Third Eye Blind Continue reading…
Fortress Obetz is a 6,500 seat stadium on the site of the former Columbus Motor Speedway in Obetz, Ohio. In September 2016, Obetz purchased the Columbus Motor Speedway. Obetz has developed it into a community asset to host farmers’ markets, trade shows, sporting events, concerts, and other community activities. In its inaugural year (2017), it is Continue reading…
Mayor D. Greg Scott, Village Administrator Rod Davisson, and the Department of Finance are pleased to announce that the Village of Obetz issued for public review the Village’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015. This report includes a complete set of Financial Statements which have been audited by Julian Continue reading…