Johnstown, Ohio Government

05/05/2026

Today is Election Day!

Voting will be at your polling location from 6:30am to 7:30pm. All Absentee mail ballots must be received by closing of the polls here at our office by 7:30pm.

You can find your polling location at:

https://lookup.boe.ohio.gov/vtrapp/licking/pollfinder.aspx

04/22/2026

Traffic Flow Receive up-to-the-minute updates on current traffic speeds, accidents or other incidents anywhere in Ohio so you can get there faster.

03/26/2026

We’re watching severe storms expected this evening and overnight. Some areas may see strong winds gusting up to 65–80 mph and isolated tornadoes are possible. More than 2,000 AEP Ohio employees and contractors are staged and ready to respond if outages happen.

What you can do:
✅ If you see a downed power line, stay as far away as possible from it and anything it might be touching. Report it at 800-672-2231 or call 911 if it’s an emergency.
✅ Sign up for text and email alerts at AEPOhio.com/Alerts.
✅ Charge phones and essential devices. Keep flashlights and batteries handy.
✅ Bring in or secure outdoor furniture, grills and other loose items.

We’ll share updates through alerts, social media and our outage map at AEPOhio.com/OutageMap. Stay safe and join us in looking out for each other tonight.

03/26/2026

Licking County Emergency Management has advised that we are in the enhanced risk area this evening for severe weather. Thunderstorms will occur along and behind a cold front that will cross this evening and overnight hours. Damaging winds, large hail and very heavy rainfall are the primary threats. Isolated tornadoes could occur early in the development of these storms. Stay safe Johnstown.

FORECASTS Hourly Weather Graph Graphical Forecast Area Forecast Graphics Area Forecast Discussion River Forecasts and Obs

03/20/2026

CAUTION at the intersection of SR 37 & Leafy Dell, Columbia Gas left a backhoe parked which is causing a Blindspot - they have been contacted and will be moving it this evening 

03/20/2026

Johnstown City Council is accepting letters of interest for two positions on the Charter Review Commission.

The Charter Review Commission will consist of five electors of the municipality and is tasked with the review of the current Charter of Johnstown, Ohio and recommending any alterations, revisions and amendments to City Council.

Please send your letter of interest to:

Clerk of Council [email protected]
or
by mail or in person to
599 S. Main St.
Johnstown, Ohio 43031

03/18/2026

Tonight, City Council celebrated Women’s History month🩷 Daisy and Brownie troop 7535 lead the Pledge of Allegiance 🇺🇸 and presented on activities of their troop. Mayor Hollis read a proclamation to celebrate the extraordinary American women of our past and present.

03/13/2026

Due to today’s high winds, the City of Johnstown is responding to several weather-related issues involving downed trees and power lines.

At this time, Edwards Road is closed between N. Main Street and Upham Drive due to a downed tree and live power lines in the roadway. This area will remain closed until utility crews are able to safely address the situation.

Additional downed power lines have been reported near Denny Dotson Road and 129 E. Coshocton Street. These lines are not currently blocking the roadway but should be avoided.

The city is in contact with AEP, however there is currently no estimated arrival time for repair crews. Given the widespread storm damage reported throughout the county, response times may extend into the early morning hours or possibly tomorrow afternoon.

Police and service crews are actively monitoring the affected areas. We encourage residents to:

• Avoid closed roadways
• Use caution when traveling
• Stay clear of any downed power lines
• Report additional hazards to local authorities

We appreciate the community’s patience as crews work to safely address these issues.

03/04/2026

City Council is proud to proclaim March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness month, in partnership with Licking County Board of Developmental Disabilities. Thank you to the Learning Spectrum School & Lettuce Work Nursery for attending the meeting to provide awareness. During this month, we encourage all residents to reflect on the ways support has impacted their lives and the way we can support others.

02/09/2026

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)
Professional Planning Services
City of Johnstown, Ohio

INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE

The City of Johnstown, Ohio (“City”), is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from qualified professional planning firms to provide comprehensive planning and zoning services on behalf of the City.

The selected consulting firm will serve as the City’s primary and exclusive planning professional, acting as the first point of contact and the final point of contact for all planning and zoning–related matters. The City currently does not employ in-house planning staff; therefore, the consultant will be responsible for fully administering, coordinating, and managing all planning and zoning functions customarily handled by a municipal planning department.

SCOPE OF SERVICES

The selected consultant will provide complete and turnkey planning services, including but not limited to:

• Primary planning and zoning administration
• Application intake and case management
• Planning Commission, DRB support
• City Council support
• Public and stakeholder engagement
• Long-range and policy planning

CONSULTANT QUALIFICATIONS

Respondents must demonstrate municipal planning experience, knowledge of City zoning law, ability to independently manage planning operations, and experience working with elected officials, boards, developers, and the public. AICP certification is preferred.

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS CONTENT

Responses shall include firm overview, relevant experience, key personnel, approach and availability, references, and fee structure.

SELECTION PROCESS

The City will evaluate submissions based on qualifications, experience, responsiveness, and references. Interviews may be conducted.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Submissions must be received by March 15th 2026 and addressed to the City Manager, City of Johnstown.

RESERVATION OF RIGHTS

The City reserves the right to reject any or all submissions and negotiate scope and fees.

02/04/2026

Last week’s snow event showcased the power of collaboration across our community.

The City of Johnstown would like to extend a sincere THANK YOU to Jersey Township for assisting with the hauling of snow out of our city last week. We want to personally thank each of the Trustees of Jersey and Monroe Townships for their willingness to send crews and equipment to assist our city team. This kind of regional cooperation matters, and we are grateful to be surrounded by neighbors that understand the importance of supporting one another when it’s needed most.

To all of the crew members— thank you for the long hours, hard work, and dedication shown while working in freezing temperatures to get the job done. Your commitment does not go unnoticed, and our community is better because of it.

This is what strong partnerships look like. This is how communities move forward — together.