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Around Charlestown: The Easter Bunny's comin' to town
- Ruth Ann Bartholomew
The Easter Bunny will be making an appearance at the Charlestown Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday March 28 at the township park. The egg hunt will begin at 1 p.m. There will be a photo op with the bunny and prizes will be given. Please bring a basket or container to collect the eggs in. In case of inclement weather, the event will be held at the fire station.
You're invited to Easter worship services at Charlestown United Methodist Church, when Pastor Jim and Pastor Karol will launch a new series exploring how Jesus calls people with different personalities into lives of meaning and hope. Whether you are full of faith, full of questions or somewhere in between, Easter is the perfect time to come and experience 'the good news' together. Join us to find renewed hope. All are welcome to attend.
L- R: Marissa Burrows, 1st Place, Karen Knoll, 2nd Place and Joe Ruggles, 3rd Place. Ruth Ann Bartholomew/The Portager
The winners of the 2026 Charlestown Chili Cook Off were chosen recently by popular vote. Held between February's winter storms in the Community Room at Charlestown United Methodist Church, the winners are: 1st Place - Marissa Burrows; 2nd Place - Karen Knoll; 3rd Place - Joe Ruggles; 4th Place - Jane Moser; 5th Place - Darlene Sams; and 6th Place - Ruth Ann Bartholomew. The competition was tough for the 10 entries but the more than 50 voters enjoyed the fun of tasting and choosing the winners.
Do you have a question about township regulations, zoning permits or an upcoming township event? Listed below are important phone numbers, email addresses and Facebook pages that you need to know about.
- Trustee - Adam Eskridge 330-371-5782, Adam.Eskridge@CharlestownTownship.com
- Trustee - Bruce Lange 330-297-9380, Bruce.Lange@CharlestownTownship.com
- Trustee - Katie Pahls 330-221-1327, Katie.Pahls@CharlestownTownship.com
- Fiscal Officer - Susie Forgacs 330-607-7824
- Fire Chief - Randy Porter 330-607-4301
- Zoning Inspector - Paul Jalbert 330-298-8104
- Cemetery Sexton - Kerri Fotheringham 330-221-5881
- Townhall/Park Rental - Elizabeth Taylor 330-575-3669
- Activity Committee - Ruth Ann Bartholomew 330-281-3723
- Charlestown Historical Society - Dick Pahls 330-221-2928
Facebook pages
- Charlestown Township
- Charlestown Volunteer Fire Department Ohio
- Charlestown Historical Society
- Charlestown United Methodist Church
Around Charlestown - found monthly in The Portager.com
Charlestown Happenings - email newsletter list - contact ruthannbartholomew@yahoo.com
Trustee Meetings are held every second and fourth Monday at 5:30 p.m. at the town hall.
To share your news contact me at ruthannbartholomew@yahoo.com or text to 330-281-3723
Ruth Ann Bartholomew