Township News

Aultman Hospital Trauma Award – Jackson Police & Fire Departments

November 29, 2023

At last night’s Trustee Meeting, several members of Jackson Township’s Safety Forces were recognized for their response to a serious traffic crash on September 25th, 2023, where one of the driver’s had suffered life threatening injuries. Aultman Hospital Trauma Services recognized Officer Trsinar, Officer Roberts, Officer Smith and several members of the Jackson Township Fire Department for working as a team and providing critical first aid care, which resulted in the victim surviving. Great job to all involved!

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Public Announcement – Design Services

November 21, 2023

Please review the attached public announcement regarding design services.

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Advertisement for Bids – Community Parkway Street Lighting Upgrade Project

November 21, 2023

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS JACKSON TOWNSHIP, STARK COUNTY, OHIO ADVERTISEMENT FOR COMMUNITY PARKWAY STREET LIGHTING UPGRADE PROJECT Sealed bids for the Community Parkway Street Lighting Upgrade Project will be received at the Office of the Board of Trustees of Jackson Township, Stark County, Ohio, 5735 Wales Avenue NW, Massillon, Ohio 44646 or may be submitted online through the Township’s electronic bidding service at www.BidExpress.com until 4:00 p.m. local time on Tuesday, December 12, 2023.  Bids will be publicly opened and read on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 5:00 p.m., unless extended by written notice of the change shall be given to…

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Fire Prevention Week Essay Contest Winner

October 12, 2023

Congratulations to Jackson Amherst Elementary student Caroline Jean Dria for being recognized as the 4th Grade Essay Contest winner!! During the Stark County Firefighters Recognition and Fire Prevention Breakfast Caroline was honored for her essay topic My Monkey in the Oven. Caroline is advising that everyone should check the oven before preheating. Jackson Township Trustee Justin Hardesty presented Caroline with a proclamation signed by the elected officials proclaiming October 11, 2023 as Caroline J. Dria Day in Jackson Township. Also present was her teacher Mrs. Jaime Lenhart and Fire Chief Tim Berczik for this honor. Thank you, Caroline, for your…

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Jim Camp Visionary Leader Award

October 10, 2023

On Friday, October 6 during half time of the Jackson football game, Trustee Justin Hardesty presented Ken Douglas with the Jim Camp Visionary Leader Award from the Jackson Local Schools Foundation for his years of service and dedication to Jackson Township. Congratulations Ken!!

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Jackson Township Amphitheater LED Video Screen – Bid Package

September 13, 2023

Amphitheater LED Video Screen Bid Package. Click on the below link. 2023 Jackson Township Amphitheater LED Screen-Bid Packet-091323   Addendum 1 LED-Video-Screen_Addendum1_10112023 Addendum 2 Jackson-Twp-Amphitheater_LED-Video-Screen_Addendum-2_10.17.2023 Addendum 3 Jackson-Twp-Amphitheater_LED-Video-Screen_Addendum-3_10.19.2023 Jackson Amphitheater – Plan Extraction – LED Video Wall Jackson Twp Amphitheater – Plan Extraction – LED Video Wall

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Police Department adds two new officers

September 13, 2023

The Board of Trustees hired two new police officers at last nights meeting.  Congratulations to Officer Haley M. Hiller and Officer Nolan R. Ritchie.  Welcome and best of luck.

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Police Department Promotion of Dustin J. McDannold

September 13, 2023

Jackson Township Board of Trustees promoted Dustin J. McDannold to the position of Sergeant  in the Jackson Township Police Department. Congratulations Sergeant McDannold!!

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Police Department Promotion of Jason N. Coppock

September 13, 2023

Jackson Township Board of Trustees promoted Jason N. Coppock to the position of Lieutenant  in the Jackson Township Police Department. Congratulations Lieutenant Coppock!!

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Congratulations to Fire Inspector Tan

May 19, 2023

This morning, Deputy Chief Rieger and I attended the “Stark County & StarkMHAR Notable Names in Behavioral Health’ Ceremony.  Due to his dedication in working with some of our most challenging mental health and drug overdose issues, Inspector Denny Tan, was nominated by the Stark County Health Department, and selected by the oversight committee as one of a few recipients of the ‘Professional of the Year’ Award.  Denny has put in a lot of time, both on and off duty, as our organization deals with these ongoing problems within the township.  Because of his efforts, the amount of ‘repeat offender’…

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