​​A community where people enjoy living and working. Ideally situated with easy access to Ohio’s interstates and rail lines, Willard is in the heart of the midwest manufacturing region. Abundant land and utilities, a solid work ethic, and a progressive local government make Willard the perfect choice for a growing business.

CITY HALL INFO

631 S Myrtle Avenue
Willard, OH  44890
Water Sign up:  419.933.2581
General Questions: 419.933.2581
City Manager: 419.933.2591
Event & Info Line: 419.933.6999

Phone Directory
City Hall Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday
​8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
CITY HALL WILL BE CLOSED THURSDAY & FRIDAY
NOVEMBER 24th & 25th
IN OBSERVANCE OF
THANKSGIVING
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OFFICIAL FLAG FLYING DAYS
Tues Nov 8 ~ Election Day 
Thurs Nov 10 ~ US Marine Corps Day
Fri Nov 11 ~ Veterans Day
Thurs Nov 24 ~ Thanksgiving Day 
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The City of Willard honors our "Hometown Heroes" of our military.  We started doing this in 2018.   Each week, a different Hometown Hero will be recognized on the electronic sign at the Willard City Park, as well as, through the City’s Facebook page.  If you know a service man or woman that you would like to recognize who currently lives or has lived in Willard or the surrounding townships, please complete and return the following form with a picture.  Click here for Hometown Hero Form.

​Click here to see a slide show of the Hometown Heroes Banners

NEWS

WILLARD'S CHRISTMAS
​FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
​STARTS DECEMBER 9TH!

Our Christmas Festival of Lights has been a huge hit for the last couple of years and there's still time to be a part of it!  Your business, organization, or family can participate by setting up a display for everyone to enjoy.  Please click here for an entry form to sign up.  Contact Kim at 419-935-1654 or kwilliams@willardohio.us for more information.

We are hiring Firefighters!! 

The Willard Fire and Rescue Department
is seeking to establish an eligibility list for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic! All candidates must take the FireTEAM exam through National Testing Network to be considered further in the process.
Click here to apply:
nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/

​WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT 

Sealed bids for the CITY OF WILLARD – WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT will be received in the office of the City Manager at City Hall, 631 South Myrtle Avenue, Willard, Ohio 44890, until 1:00 p.m. (local time) on JANUARY 18, 2023 at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read aloud.  The Engineer's opinion of probable construction cost is $6,849,294 as of November 2022.   Click HERE FOR THE COMPLETE BID ADVERTISEMENT.

Leaf Collection is Now Over

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​​The 2022 leaf pick-up is now over for the City of Willard. Residents may drop off their leaves at the city compost pile located at 537 Central Avenue Monday through Friday from 7 am to 5 pm. 

PARK STREET WATERLINE

The attached Limited Environmental Review (LER) is for a drinking water project in Willard which the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency intends to finance through its Water Supply Revolving Loan Account (WSRLA) below-market interest rate revolving loan program. The LER describes the project, its costs, and expected environmental benefits. Making available this LER fulfills Ohio EPA’s environmental review and public notice requirements for this loan program: ​Limited Environmental Review and Finding of No Significant Impact

WILLARD TREE PROGRAM

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​​REIMBURSING PROPERTY OWNERS PLANTING TREES
​In partnership with the Willard Moose Lodge 2153, the City of Willard is offering a tree planting program to help property owners plant trees.  Forms may be obtained at City Hall. To learn more about the program, CLICK HERE.
CITY CALENDAR
November 2 - Outdoor Warning Testing
November 2 - CIC 3:15 PM
​November 7 - City Council 7:00 pm
November - ZBA TBD
​November 21 - City Council 7:00 pm
November  - CDC TBD
PLEASE VISIT OUR NEW
COMMUNITY CALENDAR HERE
 ​     Aviation Fuel is $6.25 per gallon.

UNCLAIMED FUNDS

Did you know that the City has Unclaimed Funds?  Find out if your name is on our list by clicking Unclaimed List below.  If you find your name on the list, please complete a Claim Form which can be found below, along with instructions for filling out the form.  Cities are required to hold onto unclaimed funds for 5 years.  After that time, if still unclaimed, funds are transferred into the General Fund per Ohio Revised Code 9.39.