Atwater

The Atwater Fire Department participated in ice rescue training Feb. 21. Chief Jason Brock said the training was very beneficial.

Meanwhile, the township hired five new dual-certified members, welcoming Kyle Mathes, Caleb Quinn, Phillip Hornig, Shawney Hamilton and Bailey Fumich to the fire department.

Brock reported that 2025 saw a total of 406 incidents, 356 of which were EMS related. This was an increase of 9% over 2024.

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Atwater Township Clean-up Days will take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, May 1 and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 2. This event is open to Atwater residents only.

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The township trustees approved the 2026 chip-and-seal projects using Melway Paving.

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Brock, along with Atwater Township Trustees Thora Green and Dale Wiley plus Fiscal Officer Emily Lashley, recently attended the Ohio Township Association’s Winter Conference in Columbus.

This conference offered more than 90 educational workshops along with required training for elected officials. Governor Mike DeWine spoke during the general session along with a panel discussion on the issue of property taxes.

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The Portage County Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Public Meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 26 concerning recent township board of trustees resolutions that request the board of commissioners prohibit economically significant wind farms, large wind farms and large solar farms within the townships.

Atwater Township is part of this request along with Freedom, Hiram, Nelson, Mantua, Paris, Rootstown and Randolph townships. The meeting will be held at the Portage County Emergency Management Agency’s Emergency Operations Center at 2978 State Route 59 in Ravenna. The public is welcome to attend.

Other upcoming meetings (held at Atwater Town Hall at 1219 State Route 183):

• Tuesday, March 10, 7 p.m. – Atwater Trustees
• Tuesday, March 24, 6:30 p.m. – Quarterly Fiscal Review (followed by the Atwater Trustees meeting)

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Upcoming community events:

• Sunday, April 26, noon to 3 p.m. – Walk to End Alzheimer’s Spaghetti Dinner, Randolph Community Center. For more information, contact Gayle Ganoe at 330-603-6653.
• Friday, May 15 to Sunday, May 17 – Waterloo Community Helping Hands Atwater & Randolph Community Yard Sale. Sign up now by calling 330-808-3199 or email waterloocommunityhelpinghands@gmail.com.
• Saturday, May 16, 9 a.m. to noon – Atwater Township Plant Exchange at the Atwater Old School Park pavilion. Bring a plant, take a plant – no money is exchanged.

Visit atwatertwp.net under “Latest News” for further details on these events.

Mogadore

Mogadore Village Council passed a resolution to advertise for bids for work on Lincoln Avenue and Etter Road that will feature the installation of cement streets, sidewalks, sanitary sewer lines and water lines. The village received a $1 million grant from the Ohio Public Works Commission, which will pay for half of the project, which is scheduled to begin in the fall.

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The Mogadore Historical Society will have a soup and sandwich lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 11 at the Russell M. Pry Community Center at 3857 Mogadore Rd. You can get a soup and sandwich meal for around $10.  

Randolph

The 44th annual Easter Egg Hunt hosted by the Randolph Fire Department will take place Sunday, March 29 inside the fire department rain or shine. Fire truck rides will start at 1 p.m., followed by the egg hunts at 2 p.m. Bring your own basket, and meet the Easter Bunny! Prizes, popcorn, punch and coffee will be provided. There will be a bicycle and helmet raffle for one boy and one girl in each age group. For details, call 330-325-1904.

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The former Circle K convenience store that was located at 3966 Waterloo Rd. will soon reopen as a new convenience store called the Pit Stop Market.

Suffield

The Suffield League’s annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, March 29 at Wingfoot Lake State Park on the field next to Pine Tree Shelter. Park in the main parking lot by the swings and be at the park by approximately 12:45 p.m. This event is free of charge, but canned goods will be accepted for the Portage County Food Shelf. There will be prizes in three age groups: 0-3, 4-6 and 7-10.

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The Suffield League’s next meeting will be at 7 p.m. Friday, May 1 at Suffield Town Hall at 1256 Waterloo Rd.