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.
How Do I…
The six things residents ask for most, one tap from here.
Departments & Services
Village offices that serve Arcanum residents and businesses every day.
Utilities (Water & Electric)
Municipal water and electric service, billing, and outage reporting.
Income Tax
Village income tax filing and payment through RITA.
Police
Community policing, records, and non-emergency contact.
Fire & Rescue
Volunteer fire protection and emergency medical response.
Zoning & Permits
Building permits, fence and sign approvals, and zoning questions.
Parks & Recreation
Parks, shelter rentals, ball fields, and the village pool.
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.
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.
Upcoming Events
Council meetings, Trojans home games, and community happenings.
No upcoming events — check back soon.
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.