Shalersville

Shalersville Township has been awarded a $5,000 Placemaking Grant from the Akron Cleveland Association of Realtors (ACAR). Only one project in each of Portage, Summit and Cuyahoga counties received funding, and Shalersville was selected for Portage County. The grant will support the creation of Veteran’s Point, featuring a U.S. flag installation, benches and landscaping enhancements.

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The township ordered and received its standard 400 tons of salt at $47.65 per ton. The township was also able to secure an additional quantity with a 15% surcharge, bringing the total to nearly 500 tons.

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Piping Rock, a health and wellness manufacturer specializing in vitamins, minerals, herbal supplements and essential oils, has moved into the new Geis Building, occupying approximately 40% of the facility.

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The township’s new legal representative, James Armstrong, attended a recent trustees meeting and formally introduced himself to the board.

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The competitive bidding threshold in the Ohio Revised Code has been increased to $79,568.

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The March 17 township trustees meeting saw a full house, with many residents attending to express concerns about potential data center development. Key concerns included noise impacts, excessive water consumption and potential effects on private wells, wastewater discharge and fire department safety considerations. While no data center proposals are currently pending, the trustees are proactively reviewing standards to ensure strong protections for residents.

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The Veterans Grave Marker Project will hold a fundraiser Saturday, May 2 at the American Legion Hall in Kent. The organization operates entirely on donations. Chris Untrauer explained that veterans buried before Nov. 30, 1990, in private cemeteries are not eligible for federally funded Veterans Administration markers. To ensure no veteran lies in an unmarked grave, new granite markers — weighing 130 pounds and having no scrap value — are purchased using private donations. Brass markers have increasingly been stolen and sold for scrap, making granite a secure alternative.

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The Shalersville Historical Society will host a car show Saturday, May 30, with a rain date of Sunday, May 31. Entry fee is $10 per vehicle, and food will be provided by the Lions Club.

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Shalersville’s Spring Clean‑up will be held at the Town Hall garage from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, May 7; 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, May 8; and 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 9. Dumpsters will be available at the usual location.

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The township has hired a new board of zoning appeals secretary and a new maintenance worker Class II, filling vacancies created by two recent resignations.

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A bid was accepted for farming the unused land adjacent to Hillside Cemetery. Jason Carlton’s bid of $167.87 per acre was approved.

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A building permit has been issued for a new home on Centennial Trail.

Rootstown

The Fifth Annual Rootstown Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt, partnered with the Portage County Sheriff’s Office, is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, March 28. The event will be held at Rootstown Community Park near the playgrounds and adjacent to Gracie Fields and pavilion, located at 4104 Case Ave. This event is geared toward community children, frequently featuring the Easter Bunny.

Edinburg

Edinburg Township is hiring for the position of a full-time road department team member. The selected candidate will operate medium and heavy-duty dump trucks as well as a variety of light and medium motorized equipment and will assist with the maintenance, construction and repair of township roads, cemeteries and parks. Qualified applicants must possess a valid State of Ohio Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or have the ability to obtain a Class A CDL. Candidates must be available to work overtime as needed during snow events and as needed throughout the year. The successful applicant will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening. Interested candidates should submit completed resumes by April 1 to P.O. Box 485, Rootstown, OH 44272 or email edinburgfobill@gmail.com. For more information and to complete a township employment application no later than April 1, visit edinburgtownship.com.