​​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 Council meets at 7pm the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month, unless it is a Holiday, they will meet on Tuesday.

The next City Council meeting will be  Monday, April 19 at 7:00 PM. Masks and social distancing will be observed.
OFFICIAL FLAG FLYING DAYS
Tues, May 4 ~ International Firefighters' Day
Sat, May 8 ~ V-E Day
Sun, May 9 ~ Mother's Day
Sat, May 15 ~ Peace Officers Memorial Day, Half Staff Sunrise to Sunset
Sat, May 15 ~ Armed Forces Day
Mon, May 31 ~ Memorial Day, Half Staff until noon.  ​

NEWS

INVITATION TO BID

​Sealed bids for two Street Improvement projects will be going out for bid on April 19, 2021.  If you wish to bid, please contact our Public Works Office at 419.935.6555 to request a bid packet.  Those packets are due by 1:00 p.m. on May 4, 2021 at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read aloud.

2021 Street Improvements Project (OPWC): $330,000
Myrtle Ave Improvements Project (CDBG): $89,257

FOR THE LATEST VACCINE INFO VISIT:
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https://www.huroncohealth.com/covid19vaccine

COMMUNITY GARDEN

Willard's Community Garden is now accepting applications.  Click on image above for more information!
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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

LOGO CONTEST

The Willard IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Acceptance) Committee is having a logo contest.  IDEA exists to create an accepting, caring, and informed community.  There will be an elementary, middle, high school, and adult level.  A $50 prize will be awarded to each 1st place winner!

See the link for requirements.  You must submit your logo with name, age, and contact info to willardideacommittee@gmail.com or to the City of Willard office by April 16th.    Click here for the poster

Hydrant Flushing

We will be conducting routine hydrant flushing both inside and outside the city limits the week of April 19th.  The purpose of hydrant flushing is to clear waterlines of sediment.  Water service customers are cautioned not to wash clothes during these times of flushing as staining may occur.  Contact the Maintenance Department at 419-933-7531 if you have any questions.

TRASH CLEAN-UP

Willard's Trash Clean-up will be Friday, April 30th and Saturday, May 1st.  The City will have dumpsters, for Willard City residents only, at the northeast corner of Myrtle & Woodland.  Click here for 2021_trash_details
 ​     Aviation Fuel is $5.00 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.