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Atwater / Brimfield / Local government

County roundup: Atwater residents say no to solar and wind, plus news from Brimfield, Mogadore and Suffield

Nov 10, 2025 - Roger Gordon

Atwater The Atwater Fire Department was an integral part of the “active shooter drill” that took place Oct. 31 at Waterloo Local Schools. Various departments and agencies were involved with this training/learning exercise. Meanwhile, Jacob Shaffer was recently hired by the fire department. He is dual-certified, holding EMT-Basic and 240 Firefighter certifications. ***** The Atwater Township Board of Trustees recently requested input from community residents regarding the topic of  “economically significant wind farms, large wind farms and large solar facilities” […]

Atwater / Brimfield / Events

County roundup: Construction continues around Brimfield, plus news from Atwater, Mogadore and Randolph

Oct 13, 2025 - Roger Gordon

Starting at 7 a.m. Monday, Oct. 20 through Sunday, Oct. 26, the railroad crossing located between 3525 Gilchrist Rd. and 3575 Gilchrist Rd. in Mogadore will be closed for repairs.

Atwater / Brimfield / Local government

County roundup: Updates from work in Brimfield, plus news from Atwater, Mogadore and Suffield

Sep 15, 2025 - Roger Gordon

New “Welcome to Atwater” signs were constructed and installed on state Route 183 in the township by Eagle Scout candidate Jacob Simonetti. Boxed and Branded, owned by Joseph Simonetti, Jacob’s brother, donated landscape timbers used for the project.

Mogadore / Opinion / Round Two

Round Two: Crowdfunding pay-to-play

Jul 11, 2025 - Tom Hardesty

What happened? Where were all the football players? That’s what Novell wanted to know. Joe Adolph had some answers – and together they have come up with what they hope is a solution.

Aurora / Brimfield / Local government

How are communities around Portage County using automatic plate readers?

Jul 4, 2025 - Wendy DiAlesandro

Kent city leaders may be leaning away from purchasing automated license plate readers, but leave city limits and you’re on camera.

Mogadore / People / Schools

Robert E. Tompkins Jr. Foundation Scholarship winners announced

Jul 2, 2025 - Staff Report

A memorial scholarship fund in the name of the late Robert Tompkins Jr., a lifelong supporter of Mogadore sports, music and community provides scholarships to graduating seniors who excel in athletics and/or music.

Atwater / Brimfield / Mogadore

County roundup: Mogadore’s Memorial Day Parade, plus Brimfield, Randolph, Suffield and Atwater news

May 26, 2025 -

Mogadore will have its annual Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony on Monday, May 26. The parade will start at 10 a.m. on James Street by the Mogadore Branch Library and conclude at Greenwood Cemetery at 3809 Mogadore Rd., where the ceremony will be held.

Aurora / Charlestown / Kent

Voters back school levies and Issue 2 in low-turnout Portage County election

May 7, 2025 - Ben Wolford

Portage County voters delivered key wins for public infrastructure and school funding during Tuesday’s primary election, even as turnout remained low.

Atwater / Brimfield / Events

County roundup: Atwater plans cleanup and plant exchange, plus news from Brimfield, Mogadore, Randolph and Suffield

Apr 28, 2025 - Roger Gordon

The Atwater Township Clean-Up Days will be from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, May 2 and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 3 in the Town Hall parking lot at 1219 State Route 183.

Atwater / Brimfield / Mogadore

County roundup: NOPEC grants available for Brimfield event, plus news from Atwater and Mogadore

Mar 31, 2025 - Roger Gordon

The Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council’s (NOPEC) Community Event Sponsorship Program provides financial support to organizations within the Brimfield community.

Atwater / Brimfield / Local government

County roundup: Atwater electric rates see slight rise, plus Randolph, Suffield, Brimfield and Mogadore news

Mar 3, 2025 - Roger Gordon

Informational handouts were available at the Feb. 25 Atwater Township trustees meeting regarding the upcoming increase to the capacity charge on future electric bills — from June 2025 to May 2026. 

Documenters / Mogadore

Documenters: Village of Mogadore Council meeting for Feb. 19, 2025

Feb 20, 2025 - Jeanne Simyak

Miller presented the third and final reading of the ordinance changing zoning in an existing development within the village from R-3 to R-1. In the discussion period, McDowall expressed his intent to vote against the change.

Aurora / Brimfield / Hiram

Here are the township and school levies on the May 2025 ballot

Feb 19, 2025 - Wendy DiAlesandro

Voters in two Portage County townships and five school districts will decide proposed levies on the May 6 primary ballot. All the tax levies would be effective this year.

Atwater / Local government / Mogadore

County roundup: Overnight fire staff in Atwater, plus news from Suffield, Mogadore and Randolph

Feb 3, 2025 - Roger Gordon

Atwater Township trustees passed a motion to continue moving forward with the overnight staffing at the Atwater Fire Department with no more than two dual-certified members. They will receive a $50 stipend and normal response/transport pay as warranted.

Atwater / Local government / Mogadore

County roundup: Mogadore makes ready for Christmas in the Village, plus news from Atwater, Suffield and Randolph

Dec 2, 2024 - Roger Gordon

Mogadore’s annual “Christmas in the Village” will take place from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 in the center of the village.

Aurora / Mogadore / Ravenna

What’s next for Aurora, Ravenna and Mogadore schools post-election

Nov 8, 2024 - Wendy DiAlesandro

November’s ballot held a slew of local issues, including three that would have benefitted local schools, had they passed. Now school officials in Aurora, Mogadore and Ravenna must determine where to go from here.

Atwater / Mogadore / Suffield

County roundup: Atwater firefighters train for grain bin rescue, plus news from Mogadore and Suffield

Nov 4, 2024 - Roger Gordon

Ohio State Fire Marshal Kevin Reardon brought his grain bin rescue teaching simulator trailer to the Atwater Fire Department on Oct. 18. Firefighters received training on how to perform a rescue for individuals who have become trapped in a grain bin.

Atwater / Local government / Mogadore

County roundup: Mogadore seeks funding for Lincoln Avenue road project, plus news from Atwater, Suffield and Randolph

Oct 7, 2024 - Roger Gordon

Mogadore Village Council passed legislation to pursue a grant from the Ohio Department of Transportation to fix the infrastructure of Lincoln Avenue and the east portion of Etter Road. The grant would pay for half of the $1.8 million project.