The Village of Hicksville, located in Defiance County in Northwest Ohio, is home for nearly 4,000 citizens I am proud to serve as Mayor. I welcome you to our website. Hopefully you will find the information you seek. I encourage you to comment on the material provided.
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Check out our "Around the Village" section for a listing of agencies and organizations including the Huber Opera House & Civic Center.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Hicksville offers free land to private sector companies who set up operations in the village Industrial Park. Any type business that provides at least 20 new full-time jobs is eligible for 5 acres of land. The program is administered through the Defiance County Economic Development office and is designed to bring jobs to a shovel ready industrial park. Jobs must pay an average of 150% of the Federal minimum wage and the industry must make a 5 year commitment secured through a promissory note. For more information call Jerry Hayes or Jared Orzolek at 419-784-4471 or Larry Haver at 419-542-6161. Flyer attached
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If you have questions about electric company deregulation, check the AEP Ohio website for more information.
The Village is currently accepting RFQ's
for a Hydrology and Hydraulic Study
and Storm Water Master Plan.
click on this link.
ANIMAL TRAPPING
If you have
an animal on your property that needs to be removed, please call one of the following names for assistance:
Game Warden: Matt Smith 419-429-8381
Francis Miller 419-542-7623
Ed Kemps 419-658-2767
Kevin Fitzgerald 419-658-2168
Visit the HIX TV page for more information and the full weekly lineup.
Saturday
12:00 AM - Girls Junior Varsity Basketball vs Fayette 1-17-12
1:30 AM - Girls Varsity Basketball vs Fayette 1-17-12
3:00 AM - The Alternative
4:00 AM - Hicksville Junior High Wrestling
5:00 AM - Freshmen Boys Basketball vs Fairview 1-12-12
6:00 AM - Hicksville Chamber of Commerce
7:00 AM - Girls Seventh Grade Basketball vs Ayersville 1-10-12
8:00 AM - Girls Eighth Grade Basketball vs Ayersville 1-10-12
9:00 AM - School Board Meeting 1-23-12
11:00 AM - Village Council Meeting Replay
12:00 PM - Boys Junior Varsity Basketball vs Fairview 1-12-12
1:30 PM - Boys Varsity Basketball vs Fairview 1-12-12
3:00 PM - The Alternative
4:00 PM - Boys Seventh Grade Basketball vs Defiance 1-5-12
5:00 PM - Boys Eighth Grade Basketball vs Defiance 1-5-12
6:00 PM - December Aces Update
7:00 PM - Village Council Meeting Replay
8:00 PM - Girls Junior Varsity Basketball vs Fayette 1-17-12
9:30 PM - Girls Varsity Basketball vs Fayette 1-17-12
11:00 PM - Hicksville Junior High Wrestling
Johnson Memorial Library
For more information go to www.defiancelibrary.org. or call 419-542-6200.
Hours: Mon & Tues: noon to 8 pm; Wed: 10 am to 8 pm;
Thur: closed; Friday: noon to 6 pm; Sat: 10 am to 1 pm; Sun: closed
New Hours begin February 6th
Monday and Tuesday 11 am to 8 pm
Wednesday 9 am to 8 pm
Thursday: Closed
Friday 10 am to 6 pm
Saturday 10 am to 1 pm
Sunday: Closed
Library Services
Internet - WiFi - Printer - Copier - Fax - Laminator - Scanner - Ellison Die Cut Machine - Microfilm
Reader/Printer - Microsoft Office 2003 and 2007 - Homebound Delivery - Reference Services - Genealogy & Local History Collections - Tours - Computer Classes
To add your event to the calendar or HIX TV, contact the village offices at 419-542-8224 or hixcs@defnet.com
You can now pay your Village Income Tax by check or credit/debit card at www.officialpayments.com or by calling 1-800-272-9829 and using option 3. Utility payments may be made online as well, option 2. The jurisdiction code for Hicksville is 8409.
The Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP) funds are available to assist low and moderate income homeowners with basic housing repairs. Only necessary repairs can be addressed—this is a repair program, not a remodeling program. For more information, click on brochure.
NOTICE
If you wish to vote in the March 6th Primary Election, you must be registered by February 6th !!
Forms are available at the High School, Library, BMV, Dept. of Health or online at www.sos.state.oh.us
01.26.2012 to 01.29.2012
Mizpah Shrine Circus at the Memorial Coliseum. Tickets on sale now.
01.27.2012
Chili Cook Off in the Hicksville School Commons from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. You will get 6 bowls of chili, a drink & dessert for $5.00. Proceeds go to the American Cancer Society. Carryout available.
01.28.2011 and 01.29.2012
Home Improvement Expo at the Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne.
01.30.2012
The Wonder of Magic at the Huber Opera House
at 7 pm. Doors open at 6:15 - room for 450! Tickets are $8.00 to age 12 and $12.00 ages 13 and over. Call 419-542-9553 for details.
02.02.2012 through 02.05.2012
Fort Wayne RV and Camping Show at the Coliseum daily beginning at 11 am.
Feb. 3 & 17, Mar. 2, 16 & 30
St. Michael's Knights of Columbus will sponsor a Fish Fry from 4:30 pm to 7 pm - Dine in or Carry-out.
02.04.2012
2nd Concert Series Event "Bottom Line Duo" (Bass and Cello) l at the Huber Opera House & Civic Center at 7:30pm. Dinner available at 6 pm. Tickets beyond membership are $17.00 or $20.00 at the door. Dinner is $12.50. Please make reservations by January 28th. Call 419-542-9553.
02.09.2012 through 02.12.2012
Fort Wayne Boat Show Thursday & Friday 3 pm to 9 pm, Saturday 11 am to 9 pm and Sunday 11 am to 5 pm
at the Coliseum.
02.11.2012
Restless Heart performs at the Niswonger Perfoming Arts Center at 7:30 pm - for ticket information go to www.npavw.org
02.18.2012
Hicksville School Foundation 4th Annual Gala in the school's Commons Area. $50.00 per ticket, or $360.00 for a table of 8 (
5:30 pm Social - 6:00 pm Dinner - 7:15 pm Entertainment by the Music/Drama Dept.
7:30 pm Crystal Apple Awards.) Ticket price includes formal dinner, entertainment and entry into the Grand Prize Drawing for (one of three) $1000.00 cash and other great prizes. Post Gala will be at Hickory Hills Golf Club from 9 to 11 pm, dancing to "Criss-Crossed." Tickets may be pruchased from any Foundation Board Member.
02.25.2012
Women of Ireland perform traditional songs, dance and music (7:30 pm) at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center www.npavw.org
March 3, 2012
Fiddler on the Roof comes to the Niswonger Performing Arts Center for 2 shows: 2 pm and 7 pm. Tickets on sale now.
March 2-4 and 9-11, 2012
CCBANKS presents "Annie" at the Huber Opera House - details to be released at a later date.
March 18, 2012
Clifford the Big Red Dog will be at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center at 2 pm. Tickets on sale now- $10, $15 and $20.
March 29 through April 1, 2012
Disney on Ice Mickey & Minnie's Magical Journey will be at the Coliseum in Fort Wayne. Tickets on sale now.
April 7, 2012
Easter Egg Hunt at the Rotary Pavilion sponsored by the Hicksville Community Service Center. Snacks, crafts, face painting, pictures with the Easter Bunny begins at 10 am - outside egg hunt at 11 am.
April 7, 2012
Easter Bake Sale at St Michael's Catholic Church, 8 am until gone. Baked goods, noodles, colored eggs, potato salad, chicken & noodles & more.
April 20, 2012
Jamaican Dinner Fundraiser
Friday, April 20, 2012 4:30 -7 p.m.
at St. Michael's Catholic Church
sponsored by the Wannabbee Mission
Group which consists of individuals
From Hicksville and NE Indiana. We are
501(c)3 organization. All proceeds
Will go towards improving the lives
Of Jamaican orphans. Donations will
Be accepted in lieu of set dinner cost.
May 1, 2012
End of the Year Bash 5 pm in the Hicksville School Commons, sponsored by the Community Service Center.
May 19, 2012
The Masonic Lodge in Hicksville is sponsoring a Port-A-Pit Chicken BBQ in front of the Hicksville Bank - sales begin about noon - delivery available - details to follow.