Nestled in Wood County, just 30 miles south of Toledo, Bradner is a quiet, close-knit village with deep roots and timeless charm. Established in 1876 and proudly celebrating its centennial in 1976, Bradner has preserved the welcoming spirit and character of a classic American hometown.
Though the trains and horse-drawn carriages are part of its past, the village remains a serene residential community, known for its tree-lined streets, beautifully maintained gardens, open green spaces, and low-density neighborhoods. With its peaceful atmosphere and scenic surroundings, Bradner offers a unique blend of history, nature, and small-town pride.
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Village of Bradner’s 150th Anniversary & The Bradner Fire Department’s 132th Anniversary
July 17th & 18th
Downtown Bradner
Friday 6 p.m.-11 p.m.
Saturday 8 a.m.-11 p.m.
Bring the whole family, friends, and neighbors to celebrate!
Events include: Carshow, Live Music, Beer Tent, Oxroast, Parade, Family Activities, Food Vendors, Craft Vendors and more!
For More Information Contact:
Linda Wildman 419-346-2665
Christina Adams 419-806-9386
PUBLIC NOTICE
There will be a town hall meeting on Monday, October 27th at 6:30pm at the Bradner Fire Station.
Wood County Auditor, Matt Oestreich will be there to answer any questions on the loss of local government funds and answer any questions about the upcoming levy.
If you have any questions about why this is needed, please join us.
Thank you.
FALL CLEAN UP DAY!
What: Heavy Trash and Scrap Metal
When: September 27h1, 2025, Where: Village Park
Why: Why Not?
Times: 9am till noon
Materials NOT ACCEPTED! Hazardous Waste & Chemicals, Tires, Batteries, TV’s, laptops, phones, electric scooters, speakers, Mattresses!! You will need to have a recent copy of your Utility bill that day to drop off.
See you there!!
No Early drop offs.
Village of Bradner’s Trick or Treat is set for Saturday, November 1, 2025
The festivities will begin with the golf cart decorating contest and parade downtown.
Registration no later than 1pm. Line up and judging at 1pm, with the parade and prizes to follow.
For more information contact: Judy 419-575-4111, Maggie 419-356-7238, or Norma 419-308-0650
Kiddie parade and judging at the fire station will begin at 4:30pm.
Trick or Treat will follow from 5:30pm – 7pm.
We’ve been made aware of a scam involving fake job postings—particularly related to the post office—falsely using the Bradner website url to appear legitimate.
Please be advised: The Village of Bradner does not charge any fees to apply for jobs and is not affiliated with any third-party job listings requesting payment or personal information.
If you come across suspicious job offers claiming to be from Bradner, do not engage or send money, and report the scam to the appropriate authorities.
Stay alert and protect your information.
The Village of Bradner is currently accepting applications for a Water Treatment Operator. The individual must have a high school diploma or equivalent; an Ohio EPA Class 1 Water Supply (minimum) Certification; one to three years of relevant experience; or any combination of education, training, and work experience which provides the required skills to perform the essential functions of the job.
Submit resume and application to the:
Village of Bradner
PO Box 599
130 N Main St
Bradner, OH 43406
Or via email to: tjames@bradnerohio.org
The full job description and applications are available here. or 130 N Main St, M-F, 8:30a-5p and will be accepted with resume. Immediate opening. Inquires may call: 419-288-2890 ext. 1.
