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2023 City of Oberlin Halloween Parade & Spooktacular

Easter Egg Hunt

Saturday, March 30th  *  10am  *  Tappan Square

Easter Egg Hunt Divided by Age Group  -  Ages 2-12  -  Visits with the Easter Bunny  -  Games, Activities, & More!

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2024 Total Solar Eclipse
Monday, April 8th

A Solar Eclipse will take place on Monday, April 8, 2024.  Lorain County is on the centerline of totality, which means we will be able to experience a total solar eclipse occurring around 3:15pm. During the eclipse, the sky will darken, similar to dawn or dusk. Lorain County last experienced a total solar eclipse in 1806 and will not experience another one until 2099!

Since this is a once-in-a-lifetime event, and with our location on the centerline of totality, Lorain County and Oberlin may experience an influx of visitors on the day of the eclipse and the days leading up to the eclipse. Because of this increase in population, we may experience heavier traffic, increased wait times and/or shortages for goods and services, and potential loss of cell phone signal due to system overload. 

With this in mind, please consider the following resident preparation tips:

  •  * Gas up vehicles prior to the weekend (April 6 & 7) *
  • * Stock up on food, drinks, and necessities  prior to the event *
  • * Avoid scheduling appointments (doctor, etc.) on April 8th, as practical  *
  • * Avoid travel over the weekend and event day *
City Facility & Service Notice

As part of our public safety strategies, please be advised that public access to City facilities will be RESTRICTED on Monday, April 8th.  City Services will remain operational, however, and residents may conduct City business through the City's website and/or via phone/email.  Only the Oberlin Police Department will remain accessible to the public on April 8th. Public access to City facilities will resume during normal business hours on Tuesday, April 9th.

Reminder: Emergency Services & Refuse/Recycling Collection are always available. 

2024 Earth Day Events

     Earth Day 5K -  Saturday, April 20  *  10:00am  *  Tappan Square

$20 Fee Before April 17th  /  $25 Fee Day of Race
Open to runners of all ages. 
Awards to overall winners of the race and the 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place runners in all age divisions.
Register at CityofOberlin.com or contact the Rec. Dept. 

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     Earth Day Plastic Bag Swap  -  Wednesday, April 24  *  3:30-5:30pm  *  Oberlin IGA

Bring 3 or more plastic shopping bags to IGA and we'll swap them out for a FREE reusable shopping bag!
For more information, contact Recycling Coordinator Lori Sprosty.

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     Earth Day Litter Clean-Up  -  Friday, April 26th   * 4:00pm  *  Meet at Oberlin City Hall

Celebrate Earth Day by helping to clean up litter along the bike path and in City parks!
To volunteer, contact Recycling Coordinator Lori Sprosty.

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Community Housing Impact & Preservation (CHIP)


In an effort to enhance homeownership, Lorain County is offering Community Housing Impact & Preservation (CHIP) home repair and rehabilitation programs.  The CHIP program provides home repairs or private rehabilitations for income eligible homeowners who reside in Lorain County, including the City of Oberlin. 
There are two programs available:

Home Repair Program
Assistance offered in the form of a grant.
Repairs may include:  Plumbing, Electrical, Roof, Furnace, ADA Modifications, Water Heater,
Walk-In Shower, and other Health and Safety Needs

Home Rehabilitation Program
Covers more extensive repairs & upgrades for homes. 
Assistance offered in the form of a declining-forgivable loan with no monthly payment, no interest, &
no credit check.  100% of amount borrowed will be forgiven over 5 years, provided the homeowner
still owns and occupies the home. 

The CHIP Program is administered by Kleinfelder, Inc. For more information, email or call:

BCowell@kleinfelder.com
877-836-3206

2024 Primary Election - Tuesday, March 19th 

Voting on Election Day will take place from 6:30am-7:30pm at your assigned polling location and In-Person Early Voting occurs at the Lorain County Board of Elections (1985 North Ridge Road East - Lorain, OH) through March 17th.

For more information on voting, please contact the Lorain County Board of Elections:


We're Hiring!  City of Oberlin Summer Jobs

The City of Oberlin is hiring for Public Works seasonal positions:
Light Equipment Operators - Maintain City Parks & Facilities

Must be 18+    *    Driver's License Required

Application and Full Job Description Available at:
GovernmentJobs.com/Careers/OberlinOh

For more information, please contact the Human Resources Department:

2024 Spring Brush Collection
Monday, April 15th - Sunday, May 12th

  • Brush must be cut no longer than 6-feet in length & stacked neatly in the same direction at the curb
  • Diameter of limbs must be 6 inches or less
  • Brush must be free of wire, metal, stone, nails, rope, or other foreign materials

Any brush placed on the curb lawn outside of the scheduled brush collection
dates may be subject to enforcement action. 

items not accepted in brush collection:

*  Limbs with a diameter greater than 6 inches     *  Brush resulting from tree removal or major trimming projects
*  Japanese Knotweed     *  Grapevines     *  Stumps     *  Brush with root balls
*  Rose bushes     *  Non-woody yard waste     *  Unstacked brush

 

Yard Waste Collection Begins March 25th:  Monday collections - Must be in biodegradable yard waste bags & residents must schedule a collection in advance. 
To schedule, call 440-775-7218 and provide name, address, & phone number when calling/leaving a message.
 



Residential Rain Barrel Programs

The City introduced a Rain Barrel Incentive Program to encourage water conservation and reduce the amount of stormwater flowing from residential properties. Residential property owners who purchase a commercially available rain barrel can receive a rebate of up to $50. Incentives are limited to one per property.  The City also has a program that provides repurposed 50-gallon barrels that have been converted into rain barrels to residents for FREE periodically throughout the year. To be put on a waiting list for one of these free barrels, or for more information on the Incentive Program, contact Stormwater Coordinator Jennifer Reeves. 

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City Income Taxes - R.I.T.A.

The Regional Income Tax Agency (R.I.T.A.) offers FREE E-File and E-Payment of Oberlin City Taxes. Tax forms and payments may also be filed by mail or dropped off at one of R.I.T.A.'s regional offices. 

For more information, visit RITAOhio.com or contact R.I.T.A. at 800-860-7482 (TDD 440-526-5332)

Filing due date: Monday, april 15, 2024
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