Documenters: Suffield Township Board of Trustees regular meeting for Nov. 11, 2025
Trustee Jeff Eldreth explained that the Mogadore Reservoir water level has been intentionally lowered so that damage from a beaver can be repaired.
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Documenters: Kent City School District Board of Education regular meeting for Oct. 21, 2025
Treasurer Erin VanMeter updated the board on changes to the state budget that will result in $319,000 less in funding for the district. However, the school will be receiving a merit-based bonus of $180,000 for their district report card rating. This bonus is part of a new state program.
Documenters: Streetsboro City Schools Board of Education meeting for Oct. 13, 2025
The school is in the final stages of creating a girls flag football team through a program sponsored by the Cleveland Browns. The NFL team would be paying for all expenses except transportation.
Documenters: Mantua Township Trustees meeting for Aug. 7, 2025
The trustees altered their contract with Nelson Granite to purchase one columbarium for the cemetery instead of two. They expect the project to now cost around $20,000.
Documenters: Paris Township Trustees meeting for May 15, 2025
Trustee Dorene Spicer has resolved the issue where calls for emergency services were going directly to herself and the fire chief’s phones. She is still working to resolve problems with faxes not being delivered properly.
Documenters: Streetsboro City Council meeting for May 12, 2025
Ordinances were passed to approve several major purchases, including three new 2025 Dodge Durangos for the Streetsboro Police Department, as well as the purchase, training, housing and supplies for the police department’s new K-9. Insurance will reimburse the department for these costs due to the loss of the previous K-9.
Documenters: Palmyra Township Trustees meeting for April 22, 2025
Palmyra Township has been invited to meetings regarding the creation of a new joint fire district, which would cover an area of five townships. This new system would be more expensive, but supporters say it would result in faster response times to EMS and fire calls.
Documenters: Shalersville Township Trustees special and regular meetings for March 18, 2025
The trustees updated zoning regulation to require non-residential projects to have plans for emergency response and clean-up incidents. They are also required to provide the fire department a copy of the plans every year.
Documenters: Streetsboro City Schools Board of Education Regular Meeting for March 13, 2025
Treasurer Brian Haines explained that the district is expecting an $85,412 reduction in funding for the 2026 fiscal year and a reduction of $103,911 in 2027 if the state budget passes as in its current form. Other pending state government decisions could take away $1 million annually from the district.
Documenters: Sugar Bush Knolls Council meeting for Feb. 13, 2025
Residents voiced concerns about their trash not being picked up by Rumpke on several occasions. They were assured by Mayor Jeff Coffee that the issue has been investigated and the quality of service has improved after discussions with the company.
Documenters: Mantua Township Trustees meeting for Feb. 6, 2025
Portage County Water Resources explained ongoing plans to allow certain properties in the township in the Timber Pointe Trail area to choose between connecting new builds to the county sewer or setting up their own septic tank. Currently, these properties are required to connect to the sewer, which is significantly more expensive than septic.