News Releases
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Whitehouse Winterfest, the coolest event this winter! The second annual Winterfest and Snowy Night Light Parade will be held on February 11, 2012. Events will include cardboard sled races, snow man building contest, snowball throwing contest, Toledo Roadrunners 5-k race, light parade, and more. Click here for Rules and Registration Forms for the various events. If you have additional questions, please contact us at 419-877-5383. |
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Art Classes and Workshops sponsored by WAAB. The
Whitehouse Arts Advisory Board (WAAB) is excited to announce a new
series of classes/workshops for 2012. All classes are open
to the public! Class size is limited, so register early. Tuesday, March 20, 2012 – 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Needle Felted Scarf. Conny Beard will teach the art of needle felting. Each participant will make a beautiful silk scarf embellished with wool roving, locks and glitz. $48 per person includes all materials and supplies to make one scarf. Monday, April 23, 2012 – 6:00 – 9:00 pm. Acrylic
painting class. Brenda Clixby teaches this three hour
class, and each participant will take home a finished piece of art,
ready to hang. Easels, stools and all supplies will be furnished
to complete the 16” by 20” canvas painting. Cost is $40 per
person. This class is perfect for the person who thinks they can’t
draw or paint! |
| Credit Cards Accepted! We offer the ability to pay many of your Village-related costs using a credit card (MasterCard, Discover or American Express) in our office, on line, or by telephone. To make a payment on line, go to www.officialpayments.com and use Code 8420. To make a payment by telephone call 1-800-272-9829. NOTE: You will be charged a separate convenience fee of $3.95 for payments up to $200. |
| Ash Tree Removal Grant Funds Available. Whitehouse residents can apply for a grant to pay for 40% cost share assistance from WSOS Community Action Commission, Inc. for tree removal. Click here for additional information and an Application to apply for grant funds. |
| Fishing Allowed! - The Village Council in conjunction with the Toledo Area Metroparks has opened the large quarry at the Blue Creek Conservation Area to allow public fishing and nature walks. REMEMBER: At the current time fishing is allowed from the edge only. NO ICE FISHING, BOATING OR SWIMMING IS ALLOWED State of Ohio fishing licenses ARE REQUIRED for anyone 16 years of age and older and can be obtained locally at the General Pro Hardware Store located in downtown Whitehouse (419-877-0461). |
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Utility Line Protection Plan Available to Whitehouse residents.
The Village of Whitehouse is notifying
residents of a program provided through a partnership between the
National League of Cities (NLC) and Service Line Warranties of America
(SLWA). This program offers a warranty available to homeowners for
repairs on the outside water line that runs from the utility connection
to the home. SLWA was selected by the NLC as an Enterprise Programs
Partner. After a decade in business, SLWA has an A+ rating with the
Better Business Bureau. The National League of Cities, representing over
218 million Americans, is the nation’s oldest and largest organization
devoted to strengthening and promoting cities as centers of opportunity,
leadership and governance. For more information on this program or to
enroll, please visit SLWA’s web site at www.utilitylineprotection.com. |
| Memorial Tree Planting Program is designed to give area residents the opportunity to create a lasting memorial by donating trees in memory of relatives and friends or in honor of a commemorative occasion. Click here for additional information, cost, and location. |
| Village refuse roll-carts are available! Village Council authorized the purchase of 96-gallon roll carts to be used by Village residents for refuse collection. These carts are durable, clean, and easy to use and will assure that animals don't get into your trash! Stop by Village Hall to purchase your cart for $67.25 (our cost). We'll deliver it free of charge and you can start using it immediately! |
| Survey Results - Council members conducted a survey during the summer of 2009 of all households in the Village. Click here for the PowerPoint presentation showing the results. |
| Unsolicited Publications - If you are receiving unsolicited newspapers delivered to your home and would like to be put on a "do not deliver" list, please contact the following companies directly: Toledo Free Press, Mr. Campos, Circulation Director at 419-241-1700 or The Blade at 419-724-6300. |
| Whitehouse Tree Commission - Need information or have questions about pests invading your trees and plants? The Whitehouse Tree Commission is an active group, providing helpful information to our residents. Click here for information on Gypsy Moths, Emerald Ash Borer, fall webworms, meeting dates, etc. Also, visit www.treesaregood.com for additional information and a list of local tree specialists who are members of the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA). |
| Whitehouse Codified Ordinances are now on line! Click here! |