Giving Back ~ Supporting the Mid-Ohio Food Bank
As part of our commitment to serving Mifflin Township, and to help fight hunger in our community, our employees proudly made a donation in the amount of $2,746 to support the Mid-Ohio Food Bank. Learn more about the Mid-Ohio Food Bank online at mofc.org or call (614) 277-3663.
Winter Safety Awareness
Winter Safety Awareness Week is a great opportunity for citizens, schools, and businesses to prepare for the potential harsh impacts of winter,” said Governor DeWine. “Having an emergency plan for your family, practicing the plan, and having an emergency kit at home and in your vehicles will help you be ready for winter weather or […]
Recipe for Turkey Fryer Safety
Did you know Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires, followed by Christmas Day, Christmas Eve, and the day before Thanksgiving?! Be fire safe in the kitchen: Stand by your pan – don’t leave food cooking unattended, either on the stove or in the oven. Limit kitchen traffic – designate a “Kid Free […]
Fall Private Fire Hydrant Maintenance
Just A Reminder: Private Fire Hydrants on your property are required to be maintained in accordance with Section 507.5 of the 2017 Ohio Fire Code. Private fire hydrants are to be serviced and flushed during the spring/summer months and pumped out before cold weather arrives. The hydrant maintenance shall be performed by a service technician […]
NOV 9 – SWACO ELECTION SIGN RECYCLING EVENT
All paper, plastic and coroplast signs (including metal stands) will be accepted and recycled free of charge. Visit swaco.org for more info.
OCT 26 is DEA NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION TAKE BACK DAY
On Saturday, October 26, bring your expired medications to the nearest DEA National Prescription Take Back Day collection site from 10AM to 2PM. The closest Gahanna drop-off will be the parking lot at Kroger Marketplace, 300 S Hamilton Rd. Click on the link to find your closest collection site: https://www.dea.gov/takebackday.
UPDATE: Burn Ban Lifted | Still Prohibited During Daylight Hours
Working in collaboration with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Ohio’s State Fire Marshal Kevin Reardon has issued an order lifting a Ban on Open Burning that was initially ordered on September 6, 2024, in response to extremely dry conditions in much of the state. Outdoor open burning is still prohibited in unincorporated areas […]
2024 NEIGHBORHOOD CLEAN UP ~ LEONARD PARK • EAST LINDEN & NORTHGLEN • FERRIS PARK
Mifflin Township will hold a series of Neighborhood Clean Up Days on October 18th, October 25th, and November 1st from 8 AM to 2 PM in the unincorporated portion of the township. This clean up, enabling residents to dispose of bulky, unwanted items, will be held rain or shine. Friday, OCT 18 – Leonard Park […]
OHIO STORMWATER AWARENESS WEEK OCT 1-7
Mifflin Township plays a vital role in stormwater awareness, teaming up with multiple agencies, including 16 townships within Franklin County, to ensure that “Only Rain Goes Down the Sewer Drain!” Mifflin’s service department regularly cleans up loose trash and debris found on township streets and vacant properties and checks all storm drains and catch basins […]
Ban on Open Burning Expanded Due to Continued Drought Conditions
Ban on Open Burning Expanded Due to Continued Drought Conditions September 13, 2024 Franklin County, Ohio – In response to extremely dry conditions in various parts of the state, a Ban on Open Burning ordered last week by State Fire Marshal Kevin Reardon has been updated, extended, and expanded to include additional counties. The ban […]