The Village of Magnolia, Ohio

Welcome to the Village of Magnolia!

Be Smart and Be Safe this weekend! 🎆 🇺🇸

Yes, you can use fireworks in Ohio and inside the Village, with some important stipulations:

Dates: July 3, 4, and 5, and the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday immediately before and after July 4th (4 p.m.-11 p.m.)

Locations: Consumers can discharge fireworks on their own property or on another person’s property if the owner of that property has given express permission for fireworks to be discharged. There must be at least a 150 foot separation distance from the point of discharge of each firework aerial shell to spectators and to the nearest point of any structure or building.

Other notes:

• Fireworks cannot be discharged on public property or private school property.
• No person under the age of 18 is permitted to handle or discharge fireworks.

The 150’ distance requirement is an important detail in the Village; alleys and streets typically have homes or other structures within that distance, so please find somewhere further away. Embers or parts of spent fireworks can easily fall onto structures, so be sure the area is clear and know where the wind is coming from.

Our first responders want to enjoy their holiday weekend too – please keep yourself and others safe without giving police, fire, or EMS crews a reason to come see you.

Read the full laws here: https://com.ohio.gov/divisions-and-programs/state-fire-marshal/fireworks/guides-and-resources/consumer-information-on-ohios-fireworks-laws

The Magnolia Police Department would like to warn residents of scamming attempts within the village.  Scammers are cold calling residents and claiming to be in jail, having a warrant for their arrest, or needing bail money etc.  The stories are quite convincing however, no law enforcement agency operates this way.  The best way to combat this is to immediately be suspect of any cold call soliciting money no matter what the story and err on the side of caution.  The elderly population is especially at risk to these scams so education and awareness is key.  If you suspect anyone of attempting to scam you out of money, please refer them to the Police Department at 330-866-9434.  We would be glad to speak with them.  Thank you and have a happy and safe holiday season!  -Chief Schlimm

The Magnolia Police Department would like to remind everyone with the seasons changing and school being out to lock your property and belongings up overnight and when you’re out of town on vacation.  Its also worth investing in security cameras to keep an eye out 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  This type of evidence goes a long way in a prosecution.  The police department does provide vacation security checks of houses for village residents at no cost.  Stop by the police department, call 330-866-9434, or email schlimm@magnoliapolice.com to schedule your check today.  Again, this is just a courtesy reminder to help us better serve residents.  Thank you in advance!  -Chief Schlimm

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