Village of Williamsburg

08/14/2026

ATTENTION: The Village will be picking up brush next week according to the following schedule. Please note the dates in RED.

08/12/2026

FROM DUKE ENERGY:

As of today (8/12), there are 111,000 customers in OH/KY without power. This includes about 92,000 customers in Ohio and over 19,000 customers in Kentucky. Duke Energy has already restored more than 141,000 customer outages in OH/KY, including more than 122,000 in Ohio and 19,000 in Kentucky during this storm.

Additional severe weather is expected today with the potential to cause new outages and hamper ongoing restoration efforts. Crews have restored power to thousands of customers, but fallen trees, broken poles and damaged equipment complicate restoration efforts. Lineworkers continue to assess damage and restore power as conditions allow. The company has also used self-healing technology to remotely power around the damage equipment where possible.

In areas where road conditions remain too hazardous for travel, Duke Energy deploys lineworkers, damage assessors and tree trimmers as soon as they can safely reach the damaged infrastructure. For safety, crews cannot perform elevated work in bucket trucks when winds reach 30 mph or higher, which may slow restoration in some areas.
Duke Energy restores power using a process designed to return service to the greatest number of customers as quickly and safely as possible while prioritizing facilities that support public health and safety. Currently, restoration times are being field generated. As damage assessments continue, Duke Energy will communicate updates – including estimated times of restoration – to customers through the company’s Outage Alerts and its Outage Map. Customers can also stay updated via the Duke Energy smartphone app available via Apple Store or Google Play.
Below this email are additional resources for ‘Reporting an Outage’ and important reminders on ‘Storm Safety.’ First responders can continue reporting Gas and Electric emergencies through the Duke Energy Trouble lines. However, if you require additional visibility on a particular community emergency situation, please reach out to me directly.
Outage reporting
Customers who experience an outage during a storm can report it the following ways:
• Text OUT to 57801 (standard text and data charges may apply).
• Use the Duke Energy mobile app. Download the Duke Energy app from a smartphone via Apple Store or Google Play.
• Visit duke-energy.com/outages on a desktop computer or mobile device.
• Call the automated outage reporting system at 800.POWERON (800.769.3766).
• Visit our interactive outage map to find up-to-date information on power outages, including the total number of outages systemwide and estimated times of restoration.
Storm safety reminders
We encourage customers to prepare for a potential outage during severe weather. Here are important safety reminders:
• Ensure mobile phones remain charged and you have an adequate supply of flashlights, batteries, bottled water, nonperishable foods and medicines.
• If you use a generator, follow the manufacturer’s instructions to ensure safe and proper operation. Operate your generator outside, and never in a building or garage.
• Stay away from power lines that have fallen or are sagging. Consider all lines energized, as well as trees or limbs in contact with lines. Report any downed power lines to Duke Energy or local emergency services.
• Make alternate shelter arrangements, as needed, if you are significantly affected by a loss of power – especially families who have special medical needs or elderly members.
• If a power line falls across a car that you are in, stay in the car. If you MUST get out of the car due to a fire or other immediate life-threatening situation, jump clear of the car and land on both feet. Be sure that no part of your body is touching the car when your feet touch the ground.

08/12/2026

ATTENTION: The Village of Williamsburg Regular Council meeting scheduled for August 13th, 2026 has been changed to August 19th, 2026 at 5:30PM. The location of the meeting is 107 W. Main St. Williamsburg, OH 45176

08/11/2026

08/07/2026

**CANCELED**CANCELED**CANCELED**CANCELED**
Due to forecasted inclement weather, the Williamsburg Police Department has made the difficult decision to cancel this year's National Night Out event scheduled for today.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and share in your disappointment. The safety of our residents, volunteers, vendors, and participants is our top priority, and current weather conditions make it unsafe to proceed with the event as planned.
We would like to thank everyone who helped organize the event, our sponsors, food vendors, community partners, and all those who planned to attend and support our community.
We appreciate your understanding and continued support of the Williamsburg Police Department.

08/06/2026

Attention: due to paving, Willow, Hoffman and 3rd will be closed for parking for the next couple days. Thank you.

07/21/2026

Attention! Due to water main break on SR 133 and Main St. some customers will have their water turned off for an uncertain amount of time. We are working to repair the break as fast as possible. Thank you for your patience.

07/10/2026

ATTENTION: To clear up any concerns over recent social media posts regarding one of our officers.

When the officer applied for a position with the Police Department, they disclosed the prior allegation. Standard practice by our office calls for a follow-up investigation before further consideration for hiring any candidate. We performed an investigation and determined that no formal finding related to the claims had ever been made. At that time, as the resume and experience of the proposed applicant were commensurate with the job, we asked the candidate to submit to a polygraph as a condition of employment, which he agreed to. The results of the examination were pass. Given the disclosure, a pass on the polygraph report, employment with the Department was offered, subject to a standard six-month probationary term.

Furthermore, the officer passed probation and field training and was placed in a permanent full-time position. The officer came to us with several years' experience, served in the United States Marine Corp, and holds several certifications through OPOTA as an instructor which is an asset to the department for in-house training.

The officer has been with us for nearly one year, and since the hiring of the officer, they have been promoted to a leadership role and have been a mentor to new officers with less experience. They have volunteered numerous hours with community events and have created a therapy K9 program within the department, utilizing their own K9 and personal monies, at zero cost to the community or police budget. The K9 is to assist victims of crime, police officers in time of crisis, school functions, and our elderly community. The community holds high regard for the officer and the K9, as does the leadership of the Williamsburg Police Department.

The village administration unanimously supported the process and the hiring of this officer and will continue to support this officer. We are proud of our police department and will continue to support or officers. The Village of Williamsburg is a small and close community. The conduct of "all" of our employees (particularly our police officers) is something that we hold to the highest of standards. Any reported behavior that is inconsistent with our Code of Ethics is promptly investigated and addressed.

07/07/2026

This Village is eligible for this program.