BCEO Road Closing – Black Road: NEWS RELEASE Thursday, March 27, 2025 For Immediate Release Road Closings and Latest News on our website: https://www.bceo.org/news/ BLACK ROAD CLOSING Ross Township/Hanover Township  The Butler County Engineer's Office reports that Black Road will close five feet north of Hamilton New London Road and 1.6 miles south of Ross Hanover Road for an emergency culvert replacement beginning Monday, March 31, 2025. The road will be closed to all through traffic and is tentatively scheduled to reopen on April 2, 2025. Detour: Northbound Black Road traffic will detour northeast on Hamilton New London Road, and west on Ross Hanover Road. Southbound traffic will reverse this route. Motorists are encouraged to check the BCEO website, Facebook, and X @bceonews for possible date and status changes concerning this and other closures/advisories.   For more information, contact: Paul Bulach, Road Superintendent 513-863-2337, Ext. 180 [email protected]

Congratulations Assistant Chief Chris Johns, OFE, OFC!

Assistant Chief Chris Johns was recently granted the Ohio Fire Chief (OFC) designated by the Ohio Fire Chief’s Association.  This designation seeks to provide independent verification and certification of the Fire Chiefs in the state.  Each applicant is measured against a predetermined set of standards and the applicants are subsequently reviewed by a panel of chief’s peers statewide.

“The OFC credential seeks to affirm to government officials, agencies, and most importantly, the public that the chief serves that the person earning it is truly qualified to hold such position as determined by an independent body,” said Chief Steve Miller.  “It is one thing to believe you have what it takes to do the job. It is quite another to be able to demonstrate that your peers recognize that you are qualified.  This credential is the vehicle to do just that.”

Please join us in congratulating Assistant Chief Chris Johns, OFE, OFC.