Madison County Protective Services

06/17/2026

06/17/2026

🦸 Do you have what it takes to be a superhero? 🦸

Find out at our Superhero Training Academy on Tuesday, June 23rd at 11 a.m.! For kids ages 2-8.

06/17/2026

06/17/2026

🎆 Fireworks Safety & Local Law Reminder 🎆

As we approach upcoming holidays and permitted fireworks dates in Ohio, the West Jefferson Police Department reminds residents to celebrate safely and responsibly.

Know the law before lighting fireworks:

• No one under 18 may handle or discharge fireworks
• Anyone under 18 must stay 150 feet away from aerial fireworks
• Spectators must remain:
• 150 feet away from aerial fireworks
• 50 feet away from non-aerial fireworks

Fireworks may NOT be discharged:
• Indoors
• At people, buildings, or public property
• During drought conditions, red flag warnings, or hazardous weather
• Fireworks storage is limited to 125 pounds unless additional safety measures are in place
• Fireworks must be at least 150 feet from livestock housing unless written notice is given 5 days in advance

LOCAL REMINDER – Ordinance 24-043

Discharging fireworks the weekend before or after July 4th (Friday–Sunday) is prohibited within the Village of West Jefferson.

Additional violations include:
• Fireworks in village parks
• Using fireworks while under the influence of drugs or alcohol
• Disorderly or dangerous behavior related to fireworks use

Violations may result in misdemeanor charges.

For full Ohio Fire Code regulations:
https://com.ohio.gov/divisions-and-programs/state-fire-marshal/code-enforcement/ohio-fire-code

Please celebrate responsibly and help keep our community safe.

06/17/2026

Registration for our Family-to-Family Class has begun! 📢

This free, 8-session educational course is designed for , significant others, and friends of people living with mental health conditions.

Each class is taught by NAMI-trained family members who have been there themselves, offering insight drawn from their own lived experience. By attending the course, you become part of a supportive lifelong that lasts far past the class, because at NAMI, you're never alone.

Class Details ⤵
🔵 Beginning August 10th through October 5th.
🔵 Every Monday for 8 weeks
🔵 6:00 - 8:30 PM

Location 📍
Richwood-North Union Public Library,
4 E. Ottawa St, Richwood, OH 43344

Register today! 👉 https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=SXRlZZwt1keSpan04fDea_bgiQyMiz5KuTliCEFhqplUOUsyV1hUR01HU1FKWU9UU0VJSjlEVDJUSC4u&route=shorturl

06/15/2026

Caregivers, you are such a valuable person in someone's life. It is easy to forget to stop and take care of yourself when you are putting someone else's needs in front of your own. Here are a few tips to remember to stay healthy and happy.