Atwater
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.
The average Ohio household increase is estimated to be approximately a 10-15% increase, or a little more than $0.02 per kWh.
The capacity portion of electric bills is one component of generation-related charges — keeping generating plants available to supply electricity during peak consumption times. The operator of the electric grid that serves 17 states, including Ohio, holds auctions to set this capacity-charge portion of your bill.
This increased charge does not affect your NOPEC or other energy supplier prices. This increase will affect both residential and commercial users.
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Atwater has six roads on the schedule to be chipped and sealed this year. Also, the drainage issue on Hillcrest Drive will continue to be repaired.
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The township recently hosted the Portage County Township Association quarterly dinner meeting. Highlights included an informative presentation about the Portage County Regional Airport given by airport manager Robert Hartigan. Those in attendance also heard from newly elected Portage County Prosecutor Connie Lewandowski; Tom McCarty, the new Portage County Association Prosecuting Attorney for the townships; and Karyn Kravetz of the Mental Health & Recovery Board of Portage County.
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The 2025 Memorial Day Parade Committee is accepting nominations for the May 26 parade’s Grand Marshall of an Atwater resident and preferably a veteran. Please write a few sentences about your nominee and drop it off in the Atwater Town Hall drop box at 1219 State Route 183 along with your contact information by Tuesday, April 1. You may also send your nomination to the newly created events Facebook page: Atwater Community Events.
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Eagle Scout candidate Jacob Simonetti gave his final presentation of the two new “Welcome to Atwater” signs he is constructing and will be installing for the township.
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The Atwater Board of Trustees accepted the resignation of Shirley McAlicher after more than 20 years of service to the Atwater Fire Department.
Said township chair Thora Green, “We thank Shirley for her dedication and service to the department and wish her well in her future endeavors.”
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Upcoming township Board of Trustees meetings at the Town Hall at 1219 State Route 183 will be:
- Tuesday, March 11 at 7 p.m.
- Tuesday, March 25 at 7 p.m.
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Stay in touch with your Atwater Township:
- atwatertwp.net — Click on the calendar and/or Latest News
- facebook.com/atwatertwp
- facebook.com/atwater — a new community events site administered by township resident Tim Long
Mogadore
Mogadore Village Council passed legislation to advertise for bids regarding the street infrastructure program to replace the water and sewer lines, concrete the streets and add sidewalks to Norwich Avenue and Herbert Street Extension, from Marion Avenue to Joel Drive. The total cost is approximately $1.8 million, and half is being paid with a grant from the Ohio Department of Transportation.
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Council passed legislation to advertise for bids to chip and seal Grant Avenue and Etter Road, from South Cleveland Avenue to Lincoln Avenue.
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The Mogadore Historical Society will sponsor its Soup-and-Sandwich Luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 12 at the Russell M. Pry Community Center at 3857 Mogadore Rd. For less than $10, you can get soup and a sandwich.
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Blair Mercedes Photography will open in the next few weeks at 3878 Mogadore Rd. where the old Vance Ice Cream was located.
Suffield
The Ohio Department of Transportation is proposing a roundabout at the intersection of state Route 43 and Trares Road/Randolph Road in Suffield.
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The Suffield League’s annual Laugh at the Lake Feb. 22 at St. Nicholas Church was a huge success. Multiple comedians performed, and a nice dinner was served.
Randolph
The Randolph Fire Department will host its annual Easter Egg Hunt Sunday, April 13. Fire truck rides for the kids will start at 1 p.m., and the egg hunt will be at 2 p.m. Free popcorn and drinks will be available. There will be prizes for the kids.
Brimfield
The annual Big Red Fund, a fundraiser for the Field School District’s athletic programs, will be Friday, March 7 at The Event on Sunny Brook. The event is sold out.
