Temporary cold patch repairs have been made and the crossing is now open to traffic.  We appreciate your patience!  There will be a need to close the crossing again in the near future to make permanent asphalt repairs.  We will keep the community posted on that closing date.

The Norfolk Southern railroad crossing will be closed on Union Road to repair the track.  The crossing will be closed as soon as the repair crew is on-site, which should be within the hour.  They anticipate that the repairs will be done today (Wednesday) – but not certain exactly what time.  NSF has indicated that they will be handling the temporary detour. 

Flags of the United States of America and the State of Ohio shall be flown at half-staff upon all public buildings and grounds throughout the state of Ohio from sunrise to sunset on May 15, 2017.

In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15th as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15th falls as National Police Week.  Established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others.

Car crashes are the #1 cause of death among children in the United States.  Depending on age, weight and height, children need to be in car seats, booster seats, or seat belts every time they are in a car.

The Warren County Health District will be giving away booster seats to WIC income eligible families (not required to participate in the WIC program but must be within WIC income guidelines) at the Franklin Public Library on Saturday, May 20th - 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (Supplies are limited)  For more information on car seats visit: www.safekids.org 

The Warren County Soil and Water Conservation District will be conducting a Well Water Testing Event at the Carlisle High School on Thursday, May 18th from 4:30pm to 6:00pm.


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• Bring in a well water sample by filling a clean bottle or container, that holds at least 16.9 oz, with the first draw of water in the morning (or after 6 hours of non-use).
• RSVP at www.warrenswcd.com/well-water-testing1.html
• The first 40 RSVP’s are guaranteed a FREE lead, copper and arsenic test from an Ohio EPA Certified laboratory.
• Free confidential nitrate, nitrite and iron screening.
• Purchase a bacteria test kit at a reduce cost ($20) or other water tests at the event.
• First 40 water samples in the door will receive a free lead, copper, and arsenic test.

When: Thursday, May 18th from 4:30pm to 6:00 pm
Where: Carlisle High School Commons, 250 Jamaica Road, Carlisle, OH 45005
Questions? Call Warren County Soil and Water Conservation District at 513-695-1337 

The Municipality of Carlisle and Franklin Township will be hosting a joint tire clean-up event for both communities the week of May 15th-20th. The Municipality of Carlisle received a generous grant from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency which allows for residents to drop off unwanted tires at no cost. Collected tires will be sent to recycling facilities where they are shredded into chips, which are primarily used for energy-related and civil engineering applications such as asphalt, rubber mulch, playground surfaces, fuel hoses, and other products. This is a great way to help the environment as well as avoid possible zoning citations. The tire amnesty program will only be honored from May 15th through the 20th at the Franklin Township Garage at 458 Fairview Drive, Carlisle OH. Click Read More below for drop-off dates and times.