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The Arcanum water tower rising above downtown rooftops and surrounding farmland at sunset.

Village of Arcanum

A Destination Place.

A small town in Darke County, Ohio, with municipal water and electric, a volunteer fire department, and a community that shows up for one another.

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Public Notices & Village News

Public Notices

  • Annual Financial Report available for public inspection

    The Village's annual financial report has been filed with the Auditor of State and is available at the municipal building.

  • 2026 Water Consumer Confidence Report

    The annual drinking water quality report for the Village water system is now published for residents.

  • Notice of public hearing — zoning variance request

    Planning & Zoning will hear a requested variance. Written comments are accepted at the village office.

  • Request for bids — South Street resurfacing

    Sealed bids for the South Street resurfacing project are being accepted by the Village Administrator.

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News & Announcements

  • Fall leaf and brush pickup schedule announced

    Curbside brush collection resumes the first Monday of each month through November.

  • Ivester Park splash pad hours extended

    The splash pad will stay open until 8:00 p.m. through Labor Day weekend.

  • Village pool opens for the season

    Season passes and daily admission are available at the pool office.

  • Electric system maintenance completed downtown

    Crews finished scheduled upgrades to the downtown distribution circuit ahead of schedule.

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Upcoming Events

Council meetings, Trojans home games, and community happenings.

Full calendar
  • Community Events

    3D Pen Create Time

    • Monday, August 17, 2026
    • 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
    • Arcanum Public Library

    Drop-in 3D pen creation session. Slots are limited — ask at the front desk to reserve.

  • Community Events

    AHS Class of 1976 — 50th Reunion

    • Friday, August 21, 2026
    • 5:00 p.m.
    • Beechwood Golf Course

    Arcanum High School Class of 1976 celebrates its 50th reunion. Contact Rose Lambert at the Rose Post, 937-692-8826.

Village Office

Main line
937-692-8500
Address
309 W South Street, Arcanum, OH 45304
Office hours
Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

About Arcanum

Arcanum was platted in 1849 and its name — chosen in 1848 — comes from the Latin for “secret” or “hidden.” Today about 2,320 people call the village home.

Learn more about living in Arcanum