Documenters: Suffield Township Board of Trustees regular meeting for Nov. 11, 2025
- Bethany Ulrick
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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County roundup: Atwater residents say no to solar and wind, plus news from Brimfield, Mogadore and Suffield
- 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” […]
County roundup: Updates from work in Brimfield, plus news from Atwater, Mogadore and Suffield
- 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.
County roundup: Atwater firefighters start paramedic training, plus news from Randolph and Suffield
- Roger Gordon
The 167th Portage County Randolph Fair will be all day from Tuesday, Aug. 19 through Sunday, Aug. 24 at 4215 Fairground Rd. As usual, there will be animal shows, animal contests, animal auctions, a demolition derby, live bands, karaoke, scavenger hunts, workshops, truck and tractor pulls, and a wide variety of food concessions. For more information about the fair, visit randolphfair.com.
County roundup: Construction heating up around Brimfield, plus news from Atwater, Randolph and Suffield
- Roger Gordon
Atwater Fire Department Chief Jason Brock presented information on the increasing call volume the department is facing (there were 51 incidents in May). Data showed the need for the station to be staffed from 4 to 10 p.m. as this is the second-busiest call time after the 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. time slot.
County roundup: Mogadore’s Memorial Day Parade, plus Brimfield, Randolph, Suffield and Atwater news
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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.
County roundup: Atwater plans cleanup and plant exchange, plus news from Brimfield, Mogadore, Randolph and Suffield
- 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.
Around Suffield: Egg hunts, great laughs and more events coming up
- Pauline Persons
The Suffield League recently enjoyed another “Laugh at the Lake” evening, with the sold-out crowd entertained by comedians Jeff Blanchard, Tim Folger, Michael Gershe and magician Eric Thompson. This year’s event was co-sponsored by the Harry Miller Construction Company.
County roundup: Atwater electric rates see slight rise, plus Randolph, Suffield, Brimfield and Mogadore news
- 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.
County roundup: Overnight fire staff in Atwater, plus news from Suffield, Mogadore and Randolph
- 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.
County roundup: Suffield looks to streamline snow plowing, plus news from Atwater
- Roger Gordon
The Suffield Township Trustees discussed at their Dec. 24 meeting how to alleviate the difficult job of the road department to plow the snow on certain streets.
County roundup: Mogadore makes ready for Christmas in the Village, plus news from Atwater, Suffield and Randolph
- 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.
County roundup: Atwater firefighters train for grain bin rescue, plus news from Mogadore and Suffield
- 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.
Around Suffield: United Church of Christ is making a difference with the Magic Yarn Project
- Pauline Persons
Watching “The Magic Yarn Project” on the news was a quick reminder of how Suffield’s United Church of Christ is contributing to the project in a big way.
County roundup: Mogadore seeks funding for Lincoln Avenue road project, plus news from Atwater, Suffield and Randolph
- 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.
Local levies still on the ballot, despite higher property valuations (part 3)
- Wendy DiAlesandro
The Portager is offering a series of articles about the revaluation process. This article focuses on the reactions of city, village and township officials, many of whom hope voters will continue to approve renewal, replacement and/or additional tax levies.
County roundup: Mogadore starts phase 2 on new trails, plus news from Atwater, Suffield and Randolph
- Roger Gordon
The second and final phase of the Mogadore Lions Park trail will start at the end of September or the beginning of October.
Around Suffield: A look at Field Falcons history, plus volunteer opportunities and events
- Pauline Persons
Congratulations to the Field Falcon football team on its 14-12 win over the Mogadore Wildcats on Aug. 23. This victory was monumental due to no Falcons win over the Wildcats since 2004.