The Village of Obetz has partnered with Franklin County Public Health on a Parks & Rec campaign. We are encouraging people to discover their local parks while being active and enjoying the outdoors! How to Participate: From July 1 to October 31, visit each of the parks on the passport to gather all the unique Continue reading…
The Village has recently purchased the historic church on Groveport Road. The building was constructed in 1873 as the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church and was purchased by the Obetz Christian Church in 1962. That makes it 146 years old! As the brass plate at the front entrance states, this building has been placed on the Continue reading…
Thank you to everyone that came out to the Second Annual Famous Fortress Fireworks! See you next year!
The Obetz seniors have donated the most each year for the last four years! The seniors were once again recognized for their efforts. This year, the Mayor read a proclamation created to recognize the seniors for their great efforts, and they were awarded a lunch party! Thank you to the Mayor, Council, Obetz Police, Obetz Continue reading…
Fortress Obetz, at heart, is a community facility. We want to provide you with everything you could need to make your visit unforgettable. Now you can plan your trip, sign up for our newsletter, or find local events in Obetz all from our website! There are many other features that we hope you will love. Continue reading…
Here are a few pictures from our Hooks and Heroes event from this past weekend. We hope everyone had fun! Thank you to the volunteers, workers, and anyone that donated supplies for the event!
Obetz is looking to hire a part-time parks and recreation employee. General Description: Appointed by the Mayor in consultation with the Village Administrator, the Facility Host, under the immediate supervision of the Recreation Supervisor is responsible for greeting patrons renting one of the Village of Obetz Facilities: Dixon Quarry Pavilion, Obetz Community Center & Continue reading…
This was a very fun and exciting event, and it was great to see our first responders compete in a friendly game of basketball for a great cause. Thank you to everyone that came out showed your support! All proceeds from this event benefited the Multiple Sclerosis Society, the Ohio Buckeye chapter, in honor of Continue reading…
Shootout for Soldiers is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to use lacrosse as a platform to support American Veterans and foster community engagement. This season, Shootout for Soldiers and the Ohio Machine have partnered to say thank you to some incredibly selfless individuals. This past weekend, Shootout for Soldiers honored Derek Duncan. Derek has Continue reading…
Girl Scout Troop 5937 used proceeds from cookie sales to purchase a tree and donate it to Obetz. With some help from Mayor Scott, the Troop was able to plant it at the Obetz Government Building. Great job, Troop 5937!