KETTERING, OH – [Jan. 12, 2026] – The City of Kettering is pleased to announce that the draft version of the Comprehensive Plan is now available for public review and input. The Comprehensive Plan is a guiding document that will shape Kettering’s future growth, development and quality of life for years to come. City officials … Continued
The City of Kettering has switched to a new platform to send emergency alerts to residents and businesses, following last month’s cyber-attack on the OnSolve CodeRED system. The City is now using CodeRED by Crisis24. If you were ALREADY registered in the previous OnSolve CodeRED platform, you can access your account in the new system. … Continued
Starting Dec. 1, 2025, the City of Kettering is proud to offer a convenient option for residents to compost food scraps through its partnership with Compost Courier, GoZERO Services. Located at 2801 E. Stroop Road at Indian Riffle Park (behind Tannenberg Kennels), the compost totes sit next to the community recycling dumpster, as well as the … Continued
The City of Kettering and thousands of local government and public safety agencies across the country use an external communication platform called OnSolve CodeRED to send emergency alerts. That platform was taken offline in mid-November while the company investigated a security breach. Although the City contracts with CodeRED, we do not have access to their … Continued
KETTERING ENHANCES PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE SAFETY INITIATIVES KETTERING, OHIO – October 23, 2025 – The City of Kettering is reinforcing its commitment to pedestrian and bicycle safety. While safety has always been a top priority for the City, we are now intensifying efforts on education, enforcement and community awareness to ensure the well-being of all … Continued
The City of Kettering is continuing their participation in the Miami Valley Communications Council (MVCC) Electric Aggregation Program, which community members previously approved. Through this program, Constellation NewEnergy, Inc. has been selected as the supplier and will provide electricity at a fixed rate of 9.049¢/kWh from Jan. 2026 through Dec. 2026. Enrollment: Automatic and free … Continued
Fall cleanup season is here, and we want to remind all residents of our bulk yard waste pickup guidelines to ensure smooth collection for everyone. As many of you are tackling yard cleanup projects in preparation for winter, please remember that Rumpke can only collect 3 bulk items per pickup day per the terms of … Continued
One of Kettering’s favorite initiatives is National Make A Difference Day, and it’s Saturday, Oct. 25, from 9:00 a.m. to noon! Everyone is welcome (children under 14 must be accompanied by adults). Each year, on the fourth Saturday in October, volunteers across the nation come together to elevate community service in a big way. This … Continued
The City of Kettering’s Adopt-A-Drain program provides community members with a simple yet impactful way to help keep the city clean and prevent neighborhood flooding. As a volunteer, you’ll be responsible for inspecting your adopted drain and clearing leaves, debris and trash from the drain grate and the surrounding 10-foot area before predicted storms and … Continued
Join the City of Kettering and The Homeownership Center for a free expert panel discussion on senior homeownership on Tuesday, Oct. 7 from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. at the Lathrem Senior Center. Whether you’re staying put, updating your home or downsizing, this session will help you navigate housing decisions and avoid common pitfalls. Learn about … Continued
