04-30-2011 - VOTE THIS TUESDAY, MAY 3rd!  Although there are not a lot of ‘big’ issues and races in this year’s primary election, however we remind citizens, in those communities that do have elections, that it is our duty as Americans to vote in every election, and we urge every citizen to take the time to go to the polls on Tuesday.

04-29-2011 - An American Red Cross blood drive is scheduled at United Church of Christ on Friday, May 13th from 2:30pm – 6:30pm. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are ideal. Donors can make an appointment by visiting www.redcrossblood.org and entering sponsor code: UCOCSuffield

03-25-2011 - The Greater Akron Aquarium Society holds its monthly regular meetings every 1st Thursday of the month from 8pm - 10pm at the Mogadore Community Center, 3857 Mogadore Road, Mogadore, Ohio 44260.  Meetings are FREE and open to the public.

02-15-2011 - Dog's home found.  THANK YOU!

02-08-2011 - URGENT NOTICE: Found large black schnauzer mix in Mogadore.  If you are the owner or know of a lost dog in Mogadore, please email info@mogadorenews.info and we will match you with the "foster" home that has the dog.

01-31-2011 - If you have not already heard, the Mogadore Schools have a new superintendent — Christina Dinklocker, the former deputy superintendent in Parma.  She has taken over the Mogadore district for Terry Byers, who retired in January.  Let's welcome her and wish her the best!

01-04-2011 - PRESS RELEASE: When you resolve to give blood in the New Year, you’re committing to something that can help changes lives—including your own. A single whole blood donation may help save the lives of up to three people. And when you consider that January is National Blood Donor Month (and has been since 1970!), you have ample reason to roll up your sleeve and give the gift of life.

While the need for blood is constant, the winter time presents unique challenges for blood collection. Cold and snowy weather and the demands of the New Year can sometimes make it hard for people to come to donate. Now, as always, your donation is needed and may give someone another day, another week, another life to spend with loved ones and friends. So make the resolution of a lifetime: give blood.

An American Red Cross blood drive is scheduled at United Church of Christ in Suffield on Friday, January 7, 2011 from 2-7pm. Please help support this blood drive by offering the gift of life. Appointments can be made by visiting www.redcrossblood.org and entering sponsor code UCOCSuffield.  

Thank you for all you do, and Happy New Year from your American Red Cross!

01/01/2011 - Happy New Year! 

12/25/2010 - Merry Christmas!

11/27/2010 - CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE CELEBRATION  Join Your Friends and Neighbors To Kick Off The Holiday Season  WHERE:  Mogadore Community Center, 3857 Mogadore Road   WHEN:  Sunday, December 5, 2010  -   5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.  Refreshments - Crafts - Balloon Artist.  Santa And Mrs. Claus Will Arrive By Fire Truck At 5:00 p.m.  Bring Your Camera for a Great Photo Opportunity! The Mogadore National Honor Society Will Be Collecting Canned Goods And Non-Perishable Items For Local Needy Families.

11/26/2010 - After another great year of football in Mogadore, the season came to an end with Mogadore's 28-13 LOSS to Shadyside.  Although the Wildcats did not advance to the state championship, they still had an awesome year and everyone in Mogadore is proud of the great season they had in 2010!  Go Wildcats!!!

11/23/2010 - Tickets for Mogadore's Division VI state semifinal playoff game against Shadyside at Steubenville Harding Stadium on Friday night will be on sale from 8 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. today, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday and from noon to 3 p.m. Friday. Tickets are $8 in advance at $10 at the gate.  ***It is almost a 2 hour drive from Mogadore to Harding Stadium, so plan accordingly.

11/19/2010 - Congratulations Region 21 Champion Mogadore Wildcats!  The Wildcats bring home their 15th Regional Championship and advance to the state semi-finals with a 28-14 WIN over McDonald.  It was a hard fought game with plenty of good old fashioned football.  Read the Beacon Journal story here.

11/12/2010 - YES, the Mogadore Wildcats advance to the next round in the Division VI playoffs with a 17-12 WIN over Ledgemont!  You can read the Beacon Journal story here.  Also, you can check out www.MogadoreFootball.com for the box scores and game highlights.

11/05/2010 - In Division VI, Region 21 High School football, the Wildcats at one step closer to another State Championship with their Friday night win!  Mogadore 37, New Washington Buckeye Cent. 21

11/02/2010 - Today is election day!  If you have not already voted early, take some time and be sure to get out and vote today.  Pollsters predict low numbers at the ballot box.  Let's show them differently and have a great turnout at the polls!  Urge all of your neighbors and friends to VOTE TODAY!

10/29/2010 - Congratulations to the Mogadore Wildcats High School football team for finishing off an undefeated season!  Mogadore (10-0) ends the regular season with a 17-7 victory over East Canton.  Now, off to the playoffs!

10/24/2010 - You may have seen or heard a few political ads this election season and will probably be glad when you don't have to hear those ads!  It's very difficult to put much faith in anything they say in the ads.  Don't be discouraged!  Take some time and find out who the candidates are in your district.  Look them up online at the board of elections site, research them, ask your friends and neighbors about the candidates and don't just vote party.  Let's vote for candidates that will truly represent the interests of the people and then LET"S HOLD THEM ACCOUNTABLE!  If they don't hold to what they say, vote them out next time!  Here are some resources to help from the Beacon Journal and the Record Courier...http://www.ohio.com/news/politics and http://www.recordpub.com/news/election_section/9531.

10/22/2010 - The Mogadore Wildcats (9-0) finish off the last regular season home game with a 42-0 victory over Waterloo.  Next Friday will be the last regular season game, away at East Canton.  Stay tuned for playoff details!

10/15/2010 - On the road, Mogadore WINS over Windham, 41-22!  Jake McAvinew scored three touchdowns, Adam Schrack threw two touchdown passes and Dustin Owens returned an interception 105 yards for a touchdown and the visiting Wildcats (8-0, 5-0) maintained a lead in the County division.

10/08/2010 - One more Mogadore (7-0) win at home over Streetsboro!  The Wildcats held off a last minute effort after a late 4th quarter touchdown by the Rockets which brought the score within 7 points.  But the Wildcats went on to WIN 21-14.

10/01/2010 - Congrats!!  The Wildcats pull off another victory at home against Woodridge.  In a nail-biter of a game, Mogadore (6-0) holds Woodridge and clinches the WIN 12-7.  Let's get ready for Homecoming against Streetsboro next Friday!

09/25/2010 - Over 350 volunteers went door to door throughout Portage County Saturday handing out candidate slate cards and endorsements.  The endorsements included John Kasich for Governor, Robert Owens for Attorney General among a number of other local and statewide candidates.  The event was organized by the Portage County TEA Party PAC.  Read the entire PRESS RELEASE here...

09/24/2010 - Mogadore (5-0) wins over Garrettsville by 3 points.  This was the closest margin of victory for the Wildcats this year.  Mogadore is hopeful that they will have a healthy team for this week's game at home against Woodridge.  It should be a very exciting game.  Be sure to come out and support your Wildcats!

09/17/2010 - The Wildcats (4-0) WIN 28-6 over Rootstown.  Way to go!  Next week's game is AWAY at Garretsville.

09/13/2010 - The November 2nd election is only 51 days away!  If you are not registered to vote, you have until the end of September.  Early voting by mail BEGINS Sept 28th.  Contact your local Board of Elections to request a ballot by mail.  Do not sit on the sidelines this election cycle. ONLY 50% of the registered voters are expected to turnout.  Let's do our part and make the turnout better than expected!

09/10/2010 - Mogadore is victorious on the road!  The Wildcats beat Northwestern.  Mogadore WINS 35-14.

09/03/2010 - Mogadore scores another victory at home!  The Wildcats come out on top of Smithville.  Mogadore WINS 31-13.

08/27/2010 - It's High School Football time again!  Tonight's opening game is at HOME against Linsly High School (W. Va.) at 7:00 PM.  Gates open at 6:00 PM and tickets are $6 at the gate.  GO WILDCATS!  Mogadore WINS 21-7.

08/24/2010 - Congratulations to Susan Baker Ross on her recent re-appointment to Mogadore Council!  On July 7, 2010, Council President Protem Mr. Spaugy opened for nominations to fill the Mr. Kinsey's Council vacancy.  Letters of intent were received from Ms. S. Baker Ross, Mr. M. Berger, and Mr. M. Hilbish.   Mr. Raddish nominated Susan Baker Ross to fill the Council vacancy, Mr. Spaugy seconded the motion.  There were no further nominations.  Mr. J. Reed, Village Law Director, administered the Oath of Office to Mrs. Ross. 

08/15/2010 - Mogadore Police Department Advisory:  Attention Residents, On July 30, 2010, we received information that two day-time burglaries occurred in the Suffield Township area.  The burglaries occurred when the homeowners were outside working in their yard. Read more...

08/04/2010 - PRESS RELEASE:  Join everyday heroes working to save lives. The American Red Cross is hosting 2 blood drives in Mogadore in support of the men and women that wear badges. Police officers, firefighters and emergency responders are rolling up their sleeves for these events, a typically low collection time.

This is a great opportunity for the citizens of Mogadore to be heroes as well. Just by donating blood, a donor can save up to 3 lives. As a thank you, all who come to donate will be receive a free badges t-shirt and a coupon for a free sundae courtesy of Mogadore Dairy Queen. 1st time donors will receive a coupon for a free Dairy Queen blizzard. All who come to donate will be entered into a drawing to win a 2010 Nissan Versa and one of four $500 gas cards!  

Please come to donate at the Mogadore Community Senior Center located at 3857 Mogadore Road on Wednesday, August 4th from 11:00am to 4:00pm. To schedule an appointment to donate, go to www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code MogadoreCC or call 1-800-Red-Cross (1-800-733-2767).  

The second blood drive is being held at the Mogadore Moose Lodge on Monday, August 16th from 1:00pm to 6:00pm. To schedule an appointment to donate, go to www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code MogadoreMoose or call 1-800-Red-Cross (1-800-733-2767).   Please give the gift of life. You may be helping some one you love.

07/04/2010 - Happy Birthday America!  Thank you to all those who have come before us to make this great nation what it is today. May those in control now and in the future have the courage to be good stewards with what has been entrusted.  We also thank the brave and courageous troops that continue to serve around the world.  May God Bless America and especially those that are serving and their families!

06/28/2010 - The 4th of July, Independence Day is almost here!  Although the fireworks in Akron have been cancelled???, Mogadore will have fireworks during the Mogadore Summer Festival on Friday, July 16th @ Mogadore Lion's Park.  Mark your calendar to come out to the festival and enjoy a great time!  Also, you can check out some of the new "enhancements" at the park!

05/25/2010 - Summertime is upon us and the weather is warming up nicely.  The annual Memorial Day Parade is just a few short days away.  Let's make a special effort to come out to the parade and show your support for our service men and women who have given the ultimate sacrifice this Memorial Day.  The Mogadore parade starts at 10am Monday morning and concludes with a brief service at the cemetary.

05/05/2010 - The primary election is over for 2010 and it is now time to start looking toward November. Please note that ONLY a little over 20% of ALL registered Ohio voters turned out at the polls. Therefore, about 20% of the voting population just decided a number of issues and who appears on the ballot this November!  Locally, the proposed 1/4% Mogadore Income Tax increase passed.

05/03/2010 - Tomorrow is Tuesday, May 4th  and it is ELECTION DAY!  Pollsters are predicting ONLY a 23% voter turnout.  This is sad.  All of us must make it a point of pride to ask everyone we meet today if they are going to vote on Tuesday and tell them how important it is to do so. 

Independents CAN VOTE in the Primary!  If they go to their assigned polling place they can ask for a Republican or Democratic ballot and vote in that parity's primary.  Independents can certainly vote for or against Issues and levies, which is reason enough to go to the polls.

04/22/2010 - MOGADORE: Police are looking for a 78-year-old woman in the early stages of dementia who hasn't been seen since about 7:30 a.m. Wednesday.  Bonnie LaFontaine was last seen dropping off her two great-granddaughters at Roosevelt Elementary School in Springfield Township, family and police said. She is about 5 feet tall and 100 pounds. She wears glasses and has short, permed, salt and pepper hair. She was driving a light mint green 2005 Buick LeSabre with license plate AMG 5157. Anyone with information about her whereabouts is asked to call Mogadore police at 330-633-4404.

04/19/2010 - Hungry Howie's Pizza is back OPEN under new management in the same location and Subway is NOW SERVING BREAKFAST.  Support our local businesses and keep our community strong!

04/18/2010 - Thank you to all of the supporters who attended the annual Mogadore Lion's reverse raffle dinner at Springlake Party Center.  This year's event was a big success and the funds that were generated go to  support many important community functions.  Although Lion's Club is an international organization, the core focus is still our local community.  You can learn more about Lion's Club by visiting their site and/or come out and join the local Lion's at an upcoming event! 

04/14/2010 - Recently, four fifth graders from Mogadore entered a contest online. The contest included a video presentation, a musical performance and a statement on supporting school music programs.  You can vote for our students at dosomething.org.  The deadline for the vote is April 28 2010.  The fifth graders band name is "Pink Crush."  Log on to www.dosomething.org/bands today and vote for Pink Crush!  If Pink Crush wins, they will get $5,000 for their School Music Program.  The following are links to the video:  www.dosomething.org/bands/entry/pink-crush  and/or www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ffwxkGHYl4

04/05/2010 - Here is an upcoming opportunity to meet one of Ohio’s Gubernatorial Candidates…  

John Kasich Meet and Greet  

Date:  Friday, April 9, 2010 Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm Location:  Comfort Inn in Brimfield, 4423 State Route 43 Kent, Ohio  44240  

“Republican Gubernatorial Candidate John Kasich will be visiting the Comfort Inn in Brimfield 4423 State Route 43 Kent, Ohio 44240.  Friday April ninth from 3pm till 4pm for a meet and greet.  Snacks & refreshments will be provided compliments of the Portage County Tea Party.  Please bring your family and Friends.  Don't miss your chance to meet the next Governor of the great state of Ohio!”

04/05/2010 - While springtime brings flowers, it also brings the start of the political season.  As this year's political arena unfolds, we encourage folks to inform themselves about the candidates and the issues on the ballot this May 4th and November 2nd.  As Mogadore News gets information on upcoming candidate events or issues, we will post them on this site.  Feel free to email us any upcoming event info and we will get it on the site.

04/02/2010 - Spring and nice weather has finally arrived!  Have a Happy and Blessed Easter Holiday.

03/18/2010 - We would like to welcome a new business to Mogadore, Auto Blast & Chrome.  They are located at 404a N Cleveland Ave across from the golf course just before you get to the reservoir.  If you need your vehicle detailed and cleaned, a new car stereo, speakers, special affects lights and more, stop in and check out Auto Blast & Chrome.

 03/10/2010 - Mogadore Council imposes new regulations on local skill gaming establishments.  Gaming establishments cannot operate between 1:00am and 7:00am and they cannot be located within "500 feet from the boundaries of a parcel of real estate having situated on it a church, school, public library, public playground, or any establishment that has been issued a liquor permit by the State of Ohio."  Any existing businesses are exempt.

02/24/2010 - If you think Mogadore is just about football...think again!  The Mogadore girls basketball team is 19-2 after winning its Creston Division IV sectional opener over Kidron Central Christian 100-32.  Mogadore  plays Elyria Open Door Christian in a sectional final tonight at Norwayne High School.  Check out the recent Beacon Journal article featuring Seniors Jordan Poth and Amanda Sidwell and the Mogadore girls basketball team.  Read more...

02/15/2010 - If you have a fire hydrant on your street that is covered with snow, it is important to clear the snow away from the hydrant.  If you are unable to clear it away, ask a neighbor or call the Village Fire Dept. at 330-628-5849.  If there is an emergency and the hydrant is covered with snow, firefighters may have a difficult time locating the hydrant.

02/05/2010 - According to the most recent Mogadore School Bell, "Therefore, the Board of Education will be requesting the property tax owners to approve a new operating tax on November 2, 2010. The exact millage being requested and cost to the property owner has not been confirmed by the County Auditor at this time. We will be holding a Community Meeting in April to present details of the tax levy..." . 

01/30/2010 - "Slot machines" are in a gas station near you!  Recently, a number of local Spee-D-Foods gas stations have brought slot machines converted to "skill" game machines into their establishments.  Reel Vegas Slots is using the Akron-Canton market as a testing ground and hopes to expand into the Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati areas in the future. 

With current Ohio law, local zoning codes can regulate where these machines are located.  Local lawmakers would be wise to quickly draft and enact legislation to limit these machines and their use or they will surely be in every establishment in town.  Effective local zoning regulation would prohibit these machines from being located within certain minimum distances from schools, daycares, churches and community centers.  This would help to protect our families from being directly exposed to the gaming business and some of the undesirables associated with this business.

01/20/2010 - The Mogadore Historical Society met Tuesday evening at the municipal building to discuss 2010 events.  There was a discussion about any new ideas to get people involved in preserving Mogadore's history and promoting the Historical Society to the community.  The first event of 2010 will be held some time in March.  As soon as details are available, we will post it on the website.

01/13/2010 - In addition to the recent closing of Mike's Variety Cars, it appears that another Mogadore business has gone out of business.  Hungry Howie's Pizza has gone dark and the doors are locked.  There is a rumor that another pizza shop may be going into the same location.  We will wait to see what happens.

01/13/2010 - Ohio's political engine just got started up for the new year.  Auditor of Ohio, Mary Taylor  announced today that she will be running for Lt. Governor of Ohio with John Kasich, candidate for Governor of Ohio.  With the dismal state of affairs in Ohio, unemployment still in double digits and current Governor Strickland's lack of popularity, this year's Ohio Governor's race is sure to be a heated race that will gain national attention.

01/04/2010 - Mogadore native, Michael Lacy, is the lead Web developer of www.Quirky.com.  Do you have a great idea for some new invention, but don't have the energy, time or money to pursue it on your own or not sure where to start?  Read the full story from the Beacon Journal...

01/01/2010 - A new year has arrived and so did the new council members.  On Tuesday, December 29th, three (3) council members, Michael Raddish, Matthew Kelly and Steve Marks, and the clerk-treasurer, Juliann McCulley, were sworn in to their new positions for 4 years of service.  The positions are not completely "new" to these individuals.  All except Steve Marks were incumbents and Marks was the former Mayor.  We look forward to our elected officials representing and working for the best interests of the people in Mogadore in 2010!

12/03/2009 - Financial challenges continue to affect the Village of Mogadore.  There has been mention of  another police officer being laid off amidst cost cutting discussions among village officials.  Council has presented a resolution for the placement of another .25% income tax increase on the May ballot.  Councilman Kelly and Raddish have volunteered to help promote the passage of this issue.  Recently the tax was defeated by voters the first time it was presented.

Read the details of these stories here, including a link to the scanned hard copy of the meeting minutes...

In Mogadore Council news this week, several other items were discussed.  More than 100 loads of leaves have been picked up so far this year, with more to go.  Mr. Raddish commented that leaf pickup is more complicated than residents realize and keeping the equipment working is very expensive.  The concept of bagging leaves will be discussed in the future.

Mayor Rick asked council to bring back the laid off street worker on a part time basis.  Mr. Raddish suggested putting the maintenance department head under the direction of the street supervisor and removing the department head status.  Also, it was suggested the Mayor have blanket authorization to direct his work.  Certain council members were in opposition, so Mr. Raddish felt it was best to drop the discussion until a later time.

12/02/2009 - Congratulations Mogadore Youth Varsity football team!  Over Thanksgiving weekend 2009, the Mogadore Youth Varsity Football team and cheerleaders participated in the Midwest National Youth Football Championship in Cleveland.  And they WON!  Not only did they win, Coach Thom Rosato praised the boys for their outstanding representation of Mogadore both on and off the field.  Click here to read the whole story as submitted by Coach Rosato...

12/12/2009 - Thank you Councilman Raddish & Spaugy for hosting the town hall meeting on Saturday.  This meeting was held to provide an opportunity for residents to ask questions.  There were no questions formally  presented and only 8 people in attendance including 3 council members, 2 village employees and 3 residents.  There was some casual discussion about village finances and the meeting ended about 12:30pm.

12/11/2009 - The Mogadore Lions Christmas Tree sale is happening now!  Trees are being sold across from the golf course on N Cleveland Ave (Rt. 532).  Let all of your friends know about this year's tree sale and new location!  If you are buying a real tree this year, please consider buying it locally.  All proceeds from the Lion's tree sales support our local community!

11/26/2009 - Have a Happy Thanksgiving!  We hope that everyone will have a safe, happy and thankful day today.  As you spend time with your family and friends, please say a special prayer for our troops and their families.

11/25/2009 - The annual Lions Club Christmas Tree Sales start on Saturday November 28th.  Sale hours are 12:00 - 9:00 p.m. weekdays and 12:00 to 9:00 p.m. on weekends.  We've got a new tree lot location this year  on N. Cleveland Ave. across from the golf course.

11/19/2009 - FREE H1N1 flu shots will be available Monday, November 23rd from 4-7pm at Mogadore High School.

11/17/2009 - The Mogadore Lions Christmas Tree sale will be coming soon.  Please note that the trees will be sold across from the golf course on N Cleveland Ave (Rt. 532).  Let all of your friends know about this year's tree sale and new location!

11/13/2009 - After a great season and a trip to the playoffs, Friday the 13th was the end of the season for the Mogadore Wildcats.  Norwalk St. Paul (12-0) defeated Mogadore (10-2) 48-7 in the Division VI, Region 21 regional semifinal at Ken Dukes Stadium at Medina High School.  Thank you Wildcats for another great season of football in Mogadore!

11/11/2009 - Honor a Veteran today!  We salute their sacrifice and their service.  On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, was declared between the Allied nations and Germany in the First World War, then known as "the Great War." Commemorated as Armistice Day beginning the following year, November 11th became a legal federal holiday in the United States in 1938. In the aftermath of World War II and the Korean War, Armistice Day became Veterans Day, a holiday dedicated to American veterans of all wars.

11/10/2009 - Be sure to check out the Community Events button on the right side of the screen.  If you have an event or know of one, please email Mogadore News all of the details and we will get it up on the site.

11/07/2009 - WILDCATS win playoff game one - 28-7 over JFK.  Awesome job Mogadore Wildcats!  One step closer to another state championship.

11/07/2009 - GOOOOOOOOOO WILDCATS!!!!!!!!! Tonight @ 7, come cheer them on to victory at home!

11/05/2009 - Last Sunday, November 1st ,  three Mogadore youth football teams played for championships in their respective divisions.  Our A team (10 yrs) was defeated by Stow 21-6 in the first game.  Our J.V. team (11-12 yrs) was defeated 12-8 in a valiant effort that fell just short in the final seconds.  Our Varsity team (12-13 yrs)triumphed over Stow in a classic, 22-16.  All three teams represented our town very well, they played hard, showed outstanding sportsmanship and gave our town a reason to be excited, not only for this year's great High School team, but for those to come as well.  Congratulations to our 2009 Varsity Suburban Youth Champions and to our 2009 A team and J.V. runners-up!

11/03/2009 - (11:54pm - unofficial totals)  Kelly leads the council race with 805, Raddish 639, Marks 603, Smith 544, Berger 533 and Coffman 284.  Congratulations! 

Issue 40/20 765 NO - 492 YES - Issue 41/21 605 NO - 578 YES - Issue 42/22 591 YES - 590 NO. 

School Board - Sansom 841, McDowall 682, Williams 596 and Fisher 570.

11/03/2009 - (10:28pm) Election results are coming in now...check the blog for the latest results.  Preliminary results are showing Kelly, Raddish and Marks as the top vote getters without Portage County reporting.

11/03/2009 - (9:07pm) Election results from Summit County, including all of Mogadore, are delayed due to an earlier ballot shortage in several county locations.  Results will not be shown until all ballots are cast.  Stay tuned for more info.

10/31/2009 - Be sure to read and review the attached documents containing the proposed Mogadore Charter amendment and the error/omission in the ballot language.  Today, the Beacon Journal published a short story notifying Mogadore voters that "Language council OK'd missing from Mogadore charter amendment."  Because of the error on the ballot and the fact that voters are not seeing everything they are voting on, Mogadore voters are urged to VOTE NO on Issue 41 and Issue 21.  This will make the issue moot and it can be correctly placed on the next election ballot for voters to decide.

10/30/2009 - [Mogadore 46, East Canton 13]  Mogadore finishes the regular season at 9-1.  Great job!  Off to the playoffs...Go Cats!

10/27/2009 - IMPORTANT voter information is available regarding the upcoming proposed 1/4% income tax increase that is on the ballot Tuesday, Nov. 3rd.  Please read the attached bulletin and inform yourself before going to the polls to vote.

10/26/2009 - MORE IMPORTANT voter information will be available regarding Issue 41 & Issue 21 that directly affects Mogadore residents.  The text or ballot language does NOT accurately reflect Resolution #2009-38 as passed by council.  (documents showing this error/omission will be available soon)

Currently, the Council and the Mayor each appoint 4 Charter Review Commission members.  The ballot language of proposed Charter amendment reduces the number of members, but does not address the paragraph that has the Mayor making those appointments as noted on #2009-38 as passed by council.

Also, the current Charter states that if the Charter Review Commission recommends a change to the Charter, it MUST be put on the ballot for the voters to decide.  The proposed amendment on the ballot changes the ability of the Charter Review Commission to place their recommendations directly on the ballot.  If council, by majority, rejects the Charter Review recommendations, then it will NOT be put on the ballot for the voters to decide.

If residents VOTE NO on this proposed charter amendment, the error will be a non-issue.  The error can be corrected and the issue put on the ballot at the next election.  If the issue passes, then the voters voted for an issue that was missing substantial language that may have affected their vote.  The RIGHT thing to do is to VOTE NO on ISSUE 41 (Summit Co) & ISSUE 21 (Portage Co).

10/23/2009 - [Mogadore 28, Waterloo 0]  Another win by the Wild Cats!  Mogadore increases its record to 8-1.

10/16/2009 - [Mogadore 40, Windham 13]  Mogadore is now 7-1.  Keep on Goin' Cats!!

10/16/2009 - PRESS RELEASE: Mogadore Village has posted information online about the proposed income tax increase that will be on the ballot this November.  Please take time to read this important information. Mogadore News will obtain the full text of the proposed issues on the ballot and have them available on this website next week.

10/16/2009 - Due to the large file size and download time may be slow from the Mogadore School website, Mogadore News has linked the Mogadore School Bell directly to one of our servers.  This may speed up the time it takes to access the file and help reduce the demands on the school system.  Please be patient since the file size is large.  You can sign up on the Mogadore School website to receive an email copy of the School Bell which is much faster than waiting to access the document online.

10/15/2009 - The Online Edition of the Mogadore School Bell is now available.  There are many upcoming events, so be sure to read through the whole issue and mark your calendars!

10/09/2009 - [Mogadore 39, Streetsboro 15]  Mogadore is now 6-1.  Go Cats!!

10/09/2009 - Did you see the recent Beacon story that said, "Area residents have a downright sour opinion about the place they call home, according to the new ''Soul of the Community'' report by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and Gallup Poll."  Evidently, they did not check with the folks in Mogadore.  Our survey of hundreds of Mogadore residents clearly suggests quite the opposite.  People in Mogadore love their traditional, small town America feel, neighbors help neighbors, good schools, safe community, Mogadore loves sports and FOOTBALL, multiple generations of families live in and around Mogadore and many more reasons to love living in Mogadore!

10/06/2009 - Campaigning in Mogadore is gearing up!  Yard signs are popping up like dandelions in the spring and candidates are going door to door.  Be sure to check out our NEW Election 2009 section to find out who the candidates are and what issues are on the ballot this year.

10/04/2009 - Four Mogadore High School football players were injured in a one-vehicle accident Saturday in Brimfield Township. Three were taken to Akron Children's Hospital and one to Akron General Medical Center after the Ford Ranger pickup truck they were in rolled over at least once, Brimfield police said. The injuries were not life threatening, but there were numerous bumps and bruises and perhaps broken bones, said Brimfield Police Chief David Blough.  No further information is available at this time.  As a reminder, if you have young drivers in your home, it is never too often to remind them to drive safely and to always use caution.  It is very easy to get distracted by others in the vehicle, the cell phone, texting, etc. and a serious accident can happen in a blink of time.

10/02/2009 - [Mogadore 7  Woodridge 52]  Mogadore is now 5-1.

09/30/2009 - The cool winds of autumn are blowing, the leaves are beginning to change color and soon the snow (sorry to mention that 4 letter word) will be falling.  With the cold weather comes the high cost of heating our homes.  Now is a great time to make sure your windows are functioning properly, your doors are sealing well and to verify the insulation in your walls and attic.  Many energy efficient improvements may qualify for up to a 30% tax credit.  Be sure to check with your LOCAL contractor for more information. 

Also, now is the time to review your natural gas bill and compare this year's prices.  With the drop in the market, energy prices have also fallen.  This means that many of us will be able to get much more favorable rates this heating season as compared to last year.  Please review the OPUC site for the most current cost comparisons and make your choice soon before winter is upon us!  As an example, if you use 150 MCFs during this winter, for every $1 difference in the pricing you will save $150 during the winter.  Some current rates are nearly $4 less than last year's pricing, which adds up to a significant savings.

09/25/2009 - ANOTHER Wildcats win!!  [Mogadore 31  JA Garfield 0]  Mogadore is now 5-0.

09/21/2009 - Our prayers and condolences go out to the families of 2 skydivers that tragically died Saturday evening in Portage County.  Authorities say a parachute failed to fully open during a tandem jump at a skydiving center, killing an instructor and his student.  Instructor Daniel Mathie (30) and student Sierra Thomas (22) will be sadly missed by many friends and family.

09/21/2009 - Welcome home Matt Kelly!  We are glad to see you return safely from another tour of duty with the National Guard.  Thank you for your service to our great country so that we may have the liberties and freedoms that so many have sacrificed and given so much in the past, present and the future.

09/18/2009 - Wildcats win!!  [Mogadore 28  Rootstown 7]  Mogadore is now 4-0.

09/18/2009 - Okay, Mogadore football fans, let's support our 3-0 Wildcats tonight at 7pm AWAY in Rootstown.  If you need a Mogadore football schedule, you can click here to view or print one.  If you need a map or driving directions, click here.

09/15/2009 - Mogadore politics makes the local news again.  Local council "candidate" Mark Hilbish (or non-candidate...it's a bit confusing) cannot get his $30 refund from the Summit County Board of Elections.  "Why does he want a refund?" you may ask.  He wanted to know why too and when Mark did not get any answers, he contacted the Beacon Journal.  Read the rest of the story from the Beacon Journal...

09/14/2009 - Thank you to all who came out to the Car Cruise-In Benefit Fundraiser for Brian Sigmund on Sunday at The Avenue Market & Deli.  Brian is a local father that was recently involved in a serious car accident and has been given a 3 month plus time before he can return to work.  A couple of friends decided to help out and organize this event and all proceeds go to Brian and his family.  If you would like to help the Sigmund family in any way, please call or stop by The Avenue Market & Deli.

09/10/2009 - Congratulations Mogadore High School football team!  Another win while broadcast LIVE on FOX Sports Ohio.  Final score - Mogadore 28   North Western 7.

09/09/2009 - GREAT job Mogadore Police and Fire Dept!  Police in Mogadore have found  a woman who was last seen leaving her home just before a fire.  Read more...

09/09/2009 - Don't miss LIVE Mogadore High School football on FOX Sports Ohio.  LIVE coverage will begin Thursday evening 30 minutes prior to kick-off with FOX Sports Ohio LIVE.  The network is proud to announce Kenny Roda as the new host of this pre-game show.  Roda has been a constant on the Cleveland sports radio scene since 1992. He currently hosts "In the Zone with Kenny Roda" on Cleveland's WKNR 850 which focuses on local sports, as well as Ohio State football and basketball.  Roda's in-depth pre-game coverage will provide local fans with special features and unique commentary.  More...

09/09/2009 - In an effort to save money, Mogadore Local Schools will be publishing and delivering the School Bell monthly newsletter to residents via email only.  Click here to subscribe to have School Bell delivered via e-mail.  Also, you can view the current issue by clicking here.  If you would like a hard copy, you may pick one up, upon request, at the Board of Education Office at 1 S. Cleveland Avenue. Please call ahead at 330-628-9946. This is another cost cutting measure which will save our district at least $25,000 per year for postage and printing.

09/08/2009 - Our condolences go out to the family of a 90-year-old woman from Maine that was killed in a crash Monday afternoon on Mogadore Road in Brimfield Twp.  Police said the accident occurred about 1:40 p.m. Labor Day, when a minivan with a family of six inside was travelling north on Mogadore.  Read more...

09/08/2009 - TONIGHT @ 7pm there is a Mogadore School Board meeting at the High School.  As we start out the new school year, this is a great way for the community to get involved.  So, come on out to tonight's meeting and get informed!  You can click here or the link at the bottom of the page to go to the Mogadore Local Schools' website.

08/31/2009 - We could not resist and thought that a little humor on the site would be a good thing.  Check it out and smile as you watch this video...the sad part is the fact that there is some truth to this funny video.

08/28/2009 - This is the week of the annual Portage County Randolph Fair.  The Randolph Fair is one of the best fairs and one of the oldest in the state.  The first Randolph Fair was held on October 15, 1858, beside the road on Route 44.  Click here to get fair info, times, events, etc...  Don't miss this year's fair and remember to support our local economy...BUY LOCAL! 

08/28/2009 - The Village of Mogadore has recently gone live with www.MogadoreVillage.org.  Mogadore News will have a link on the right side of the page that links to the village website.  Go check it out and continue to stay up to date with the things going on in our community! 

08/22/2009 - Mogadore High School Football is in full swing for the 2009-2010 season.  Be sure to check out this year's high school football schedule.  THIS FRIDAY is the first home game @ 7pm.  The Mogadore News website is looking for someone to help with a new sports section for the website.  If you have web design experience, can take digital photos and would like to report on the weekly football games, we are looking for volunteers!  Email your contact info to info@mogadorenews.com.

08/17/2009 - The end of Summer is near...where did our Summer go?  There is still time to get out with the family before school starts.  Take some time to go fishing, camping, to a movie or maybe just out for ice cream with the kids!  Mogadore Schools begin Wednesday, August 26, 2009.

08/12/2009 - Important community announcement...please let your neighbors know that the village will be having limb pick up on Monday, August 17th.  Also, there will be a village auction THIS SATURDAY August 15th at 11am.  There will be equipment, tools, bikes, etc.  Items up for auction can be previewed at 9am at the building across from the Mogadore Golf Course on Route 532.  For more information, you can contact the village at 330-628-4896.

08/11/2009 - Mogadore was hit by some fierce winds during last night's thunderstorms.  After the storms hit there were many downed trees and lines around the area.  Chainsaws were buzzing as neighbor came out to help neighbor clean up the debris left from the fierce storms that had just passed by.  It's great to see people working together!  Some residents reported power outages for a short time after the storm.  There are no known injuries, but there is a fair amount of property damage from the wind and fallen trees.  If you have photos of storm damage that you would like to submit, please email them to news@MogadoreNews.info  and we will try to get them up on the site.  Check out the pics here...

08/06/2009 - Here is the list of candidates in Mogadore for the upcoming November election.  Click this link to view the PDF file from the Board of Elections.  This year's candidates include Mike Berger, Charlie Coffman, Matt Kelly, Steve Marks, Michael Raddish and Donald E. Smith running for three (3) Council seats and Juliann McCulley running unopposed for Clerk Treasurer.  Due to an error at the Board of Elections and pursuant to the Mogadore Charter, the single council seat for the unexpired term will not be on the ballot.

08/05/2009 - Today was the last day to file at the board of elections to be on the ballot this November in Mogadore.  As soon as we get the official list of candidates on the ballot, they will be posted on this website.  We wish all of the candidates good luck in the upcoming election and we encourage everyone to get informed, voice your opinion and get out to vote for your candidate(s) this November!

08/04/2009 - We NEED YOUR HELP!  Mogadore News needs to know any upcoming events in town and we need your help to post the events.  Please let us know of your upcoming events so that we may post them on the website and let everyone know what's happening in Mogadore.  Website traffic continues to go ballistic, especially with the addition of the new BLOG.  Let's continue to keep telling EVERYONE you know about the site and let's get people involved in our community!  Mogadore, this is YOUR website!

08/04/2009 - From Superintendent, Terry Byers: "The School Bell is now available on our website (see link below). We will not be publishing a hard copy and mailing the School Bell out to the public starting with this issue, August, 2009. If you would like a hard copy, you may pick one up, upon request, at the Board of Education Office at 1 S. Cleveland Avenue. Please call ahead at 330-628-9946. This is another cost cutting measure which will save our district at least $25,000 per year for postage and printing."

08/03/2009 - Be sure to check out the Mogadore News Blog.  It has been humming with comments.  See for yourself...  Another noteworthy statistic: Mogadore News website traffic is up a whopping 328% over last month's numbers.  Now that's some impressive growth...THANKS LOYAL MOGADORE READERS...KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK and KEEP TELLING EVERYONE IN MOGADORE TO COME CHECK OUT THE SITE and KEEP UP ON WHAT'S GOING ON IN TOWN!  This just shows how much people care about their great community.

08/02/2009 - Well, it appears that more cut backs are under way in Mogadore.  According to recent information provided to Mogadore News,

"The village has laid off one street department, the remaining three were forced to take a 10% pay cut, the police only had to take a 5% cut. Other than the Fire Chief, Assistant Chief and Captains the other firemen were not forced to take any pay cuts.  It would be nice if the elected officials would voluntarily give up 10% also.  If the village was taking better care of the tax payers monies, we would not be in this position. The village knew that a big business was moving out of town, they were they not trying to get other business to come to Mogadore." 

Mogadore News will verify the above information and update the website accordingly.

07/22/2009 - Tonight's council work session included discussions about a possible fire/safety levy, a police levy and a .25% income tax increase.  Based upon the discussion, it appears that the .25% income tax increase is a likely option to be on the ballot the next election.  It was estimated that this tax increase would generate approximately $240,000 per year and would affect about 10% of Mogadore residents that work in the village.  This year to date the village is down $100,000 compared to 2008.  The council went into an executive session re personnel and payroll issues.  When they returned, it was announced that there would be a Special Council Meeting on Wednesday, July 29 @ 7:30pm.  The special meeting would pertain to legislation re a payroll matter.

07/21/2009 - Be sure to attend THIS Wednesday's council work session at 7pm.  There will be some very important discussions among the council members regarding very important financial issues facing Mogadore.  Residents of Mogadore need to get involved and come out to the council meetings and work sessions to find out what is happening in Mogadore and how, as a community, we can respond to the important issues affecting ALL of Mogadore.  Don't miss the meeting!

07/15/2009 - Get caught GREEN HANDED in Mogadore!  A representative from the Summit/Akron Solid Waste Management Authority www.saswma.org informed Mogadore Council and residents that a new recycling container is available at the Mogadore Lions Park, 194 Hale Avenue.  If you get "caught" dropping off recyclable materials such as paper, #1 or #2 plastic bottles, glass jars and bottles or metal cans during July and August, you will receive a FREE gift card from one of the "Green Handed Partners."  This includes the Akron Aeros, Gionino's Pizza and Swenson's Drive-In.  Click here to view or print the flyer with all of the details on the program (you can also check out Mogadore's own Russ Pry "caught" GREEN HANDED).