City of Ashtabula, Ohio - Municipal Government

09/16/2026

** 8:40 a.m. update.**

A motor vehicle accident damaged several utility poles causing the widespread outage. The Illuminating Co. estimates some repairs to be made by 12:00 p.m. and up to 8 hrs. for full restoration.

Remember to report your outage to the Illuminating Company. Do not assume that they know your power is out.

Report on the web: https://www.firstenergycorp.com/outages_help/Report_Power_Outages.html

Report by Text Message
Text "OUT" to 544487

Report by Phone
1-888-LIGHTSS (1-888-544-4877)

09/15/2026

Thank you Ashtabula Division of Fire and Ashtabula Police Department for your teamwork and response.

We continue to advocate for Coast Guard Station Ashtabula to be reoccupied due to the numerous incidents that have occurred off our shoreline. We ask you to do the same.

09/11/2026

Thank you, AFD. We appreciate all our first responders. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

09/11/2026

On this 25th anniversary of the devastating attack on America, we remember the lives forever changed by the events of September 11, 2001.

We reflect and honor the innocent lives lost and remember the sacrifices of our first responders, our military men and women and the families impacted by this tragic event.

Let us also remember the unity which brought our nation together in the days that followed. Neighbors helping neighbors and grieving together as one.

There will be a Remember 9/11 Freedom Walk today beginning at 4 PM at the Zaback-Williams-Ducro Funeral Home followed by a 1 mile walk. We hope you can attend. Please review the attached flyer.

May we always remember and never forget. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

09/08/2026

The Ashtabula City Council will hold a Work Session, Pre-Council and Regular Council Meeting beginning at 5:00 p.m. in accordance with the Ashtabula Municipal Charter Section 10 titled “TIME OF MEETING; RULES; JOURNAL.” This meeting is accessible to the public in person or via live stream on the City of Ashtabula’s website www.cityofashtabula.com, City of Ashtabula’s page (www.facebook.com/COAOhio). Meetings are no longer aired on Spectrum Channel 1024. BoxCast apps for Apple TV, Roku, and Amazon Fire TV are also available. Search for "Ashtabula" and choose the City of Ashtabula Boxcast Channel. We also have a YouTube Channel (www.youtube.com/) where streaming will be available. Questions from the public can be sent to the Clerk of Council at [email protected] or any Council Member.

09/08/2026

Our former Municipal Building needs some attention, and we need your help and thoughts as we apply for a competitive grant for a proposed remediation project.

This is an important step toward removing hazardous materials and preparing the building for eventual redevelopment that will help eliminate barriers that have prevented improvements to the property for decades.

Downtown Ashtabula has experienced positive momentum in recent years through public and private investment, new businesses, tourism, and community events. The former Municipal Building occupies a key location within this district, and we know its redevelopment has the potential to further strengthen the area's economic vitality and attractiveness for residents, visitors, and businesses alike.

So please help and take this survey: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/ceZaFLwHJB

09/04/2026

City Offices will be closed Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day.

🗑️ Garbage collection will run as scheduled on Monday and throughout the week.
🏛️ The City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 8th.

Please have a safe and enjoyable Labor Day Weekend!

09/03/2026

⛈️EXTREME WEATHER RISK⛈️

There is an enhanced risk of severe weather for the remainder of today, 9/3, in our area including extremely high winds. Be prepared as storms approach!

Be sure you’re signed up for Ashtabula County ReadyAlert Emergency Notifications at https://www.ashtabulacounty.gov/709/Ashtabula-County-ReadyAlert-Emergency-No

There is now an ENHANCED RISK (level 3 of 5) for severe weather across parts of Northeast OH and Northwest PA for later today. Confidence is increasing in a cluster of strong to severe thunderstorms moving southeast across the area this evening. Damaging winds are expected to be the primary severe weather threat with these storms. Flash flooding, isolated hail, and perhaps a brief tornado are also possible.

09/02/2026

Meetings of City Council are accessible to the public in person, via live stream on the City’s website (www.cityofashtabula.com) and the City page (www.facebook.com/COAOhio). BoxCast apps for Apple TV, Roku, and Amazon Fire TV are also available. Search for "Ashtabula" and choose the City of Ashtabula Boxcast Channel. Questions for Council or the Administration can be directed to the Clerk of Council at [email protected] or any Council Member.

08/26/2026

🚧Road Closure🚧

Main Avenue will be closed between Lake Avenue and West 42nd, tomorrow, Thursday, August 27th between 7AM – 6PM for a sanitary repair. Access will be kept for businesses in that area, but through traffic will not be allowed.