Author: Madison Miller

New E-Bike and E-Scooter Safety Laws

Parked mountain and electric bikes locked to a rack on a cobblestone path under trees and a blue sky, with a black electric dirt bike in the foreground and a helmet lying on the grass.

New Albany City Council has approved new legislation to enhance community safety and clarify the rules of the road for e-bikes and powered scooters. 

DEA National Drug Takeback Day 2025

Poster for National Takeback Day with a large red RX over a grayscale background of scattered pills, announcing Saturday, October 25, 10 A.M.–2 P.M. at Plain Township Fire Station (9500 Johnstown Road) and noting only pills and capsules will be collected.

Help save a life by turning in your unused and undesired pill medications. New Albany-area residents can turn in pill and capsule medications at the Plain Township Fire Station (9500 Johnstown Road) on Saturday, October 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Only pills and capsules will be collected; liquid medications and syringes cannot be turned in. The collected drugs will be incinerated according to federal and state environmental guidelines.

Fire Prevention Week

A firefighter in tan turnout gear and a black helmet carries multiple coiled fire hoses over their shoulder while reaching for a handle on a red fire engine marked 121 with reflective striping.

This year’s Fire Prevention Week theme, “Charge Into Fire Safety,” focuses on staying safe when using battery-powered devices — a timely reminder in today’s technology-driven world. From phones and laptops to power tools, lithium-ion batteries are part of our daily lives. However, when they are damaged, used improperly, or charged incorrectly, they can pose serious fire risks. It encourages everyone to take proactive steps to prevent fires and protect their homes, families, and workplaces. This year’s campaign highlights the importance of understanding how to safely use, charge, and store devices powered by lithium-ion batteries.

Confirmed Case of Measles

Brick Village Hall with a central clock in the gable and a small cupola, three second-floor windows above three arched ground-floor entrances, framed by evergreen trees under a clear blue sky and overlaid text reading “A message from the City of New Albany” with the New Albany logo.

Franklin County Public Health (FCPH) is currently investigating a confirmed case of measles in a student in the New Albany-Plain Local School District.

City Council Adopts US-62 Interchange Focus Area Plan to Guide Future Growth

A woman in a light fleece coat points at one of three large posters with maps and text mounted on easels about future land-use plans while a young boy in a dark puffer jacket looks on in an indoor public space with a brick wall backdrop.

New Albany City Council officially adopted the US-62 Interchange Focus Area Plan, an important addendum to the city’s strategic plan. Developed with extensive community input, this plan will guide future development, focusing on responsible growth, improved traffic flow, and new dining and retail options.