Nominated by his peers, Firefighter/Paramedic Scott Applegate has been selected as and awarded the 2023 Firefighter of the Year. Scott’s daily work ethic and positive attitude have been contagious. He continuously applies great effort and passion into the community CPR classes, and ACLS recertification trainings. The time he invests as the department quartermaster, a SWAT-Medic, and his Stark County Hazmat-Technician duties are more than most realize. On calls, Scott has been reliable and dedicated to serving the community, as well as fellow department members. **Congratulations to Firefighter of the Year, Scott Applegate**
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A BIG THANK YOU!! Jackson Township was asked for help to fulfill a Veteran’s wish or their dependents wish from the A WISH TREE program through the Veterans Service Commission of Stark County, and did we get the gifts (see the picture below of some of the gifts below). The Veterans Winter Wonderland Christmas Party will be held on December 9, and the gifts will be given out to the Veterans and their dependents during this holiday event. Stark County Veterans and dependents were able to have a beautiful holiday thanks to the very generous support of the Jackson Township…
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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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Please review the attached public announcement regarding design services.
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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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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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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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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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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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