Welcome to the Village of Forest, Ohio

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Recent News

Lately in Forest

Find out what’s happening lately in Forest, Ohio.

Council agenda for September 24, 2026
Village council set the following agenda for the Thursday, September 24th meeting.
September 23, 2026
- Council Agenda
No Parking on S. Gormley Street During Road Resurfacing
The Village of Forest will resurface S. Gormley, Railroad, and Campbell Streets from October 4 through November 25, 2026. No parking signs will go up in these areas for the length of the project.
September 21, 2026
- General
- Projects
Forest Village Council – August 27, 2026
Forest Village Council met on August 27, 2026, with all 7 members eventually present. In executive session, the council terminated J. Rinehammer as Village Administrator and appointed Jamie Davis as interim replacement, then passed emergency Ordinance 2026-06 setting new sewer rates. Committee reports covered fire hydrant repairs, park vandalism, and upcoming appropriations work with the Fiscal Officer.
September 18, 2026
- Council Minutes
Forest Village Council – August 13, 2026
Forest Village Council met on August 13, 2026, with 4 of 6 members present. The council appointed Derek Hastings to the Fire Department, tabled the PWC application resolution, and approved the Kokosing Construction bid for street projects. Committee reports covered police activity, park maintenance, and a new policy requiring written resident permission before releasing water bill delinquency records.
September 18, 2026
- Council Minutes

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