Village of Lakemore News and Views

  IMPORTANT INFORMATION! Please read this letter from NOPEC! This letter is to inform you that your electric supplier is changing. Your community is a member of NOPEC (Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council) and you are currently enrolled in NOPEC’s governmental electric aggregation Standard Program Price until January 2023. As you may be aware, for reasons beyond NOPEC’s control, the market price of electricity has spiked dramatically in 2022 and increases could continue into 2023. NOPEC was formed to protect your interests in the energy marketplace and believes that you will pay a lower price if you temporarily receive electricity through your electric utility during the next several months. As such, NOPEC is returning your account to the electric utility beginning with your next meter read, which may take one to two billing cycles. There is no action required by you and as a reminder you will not be charged a fee from NOPEC to make this change. We value you as a NOPEC customer. NOPE

  In an effort to improve the sanitary sewer lines. The Village of Lakemore is seeking public participation from the residents of the village for the nomination request for Phase I of the sanitary sewer improvement project. Here is the information. Please read and follow up with any questions or comments.  The Village of Lakemore is working to improve the sanitary sewer system which will reduce the amount of infiltration entering the system through cracks in the lines and manholes. Infiltration can overtask the sanitary lift station, potentially causing a sanitary sewer overflow. It is a major culprit that increases sewage being transported and treated by the City of Akron which, in turn, causes the increased sewer bill. The Village is inspecting the sanitary lines in phases so the Village Engineer can determine the best approach for improvements. The phases will ultimately become an overall improvement plan for the system. The phased plans will provide enough information to apply for

Have you been wondering why the grass is longer along the lake shore than in past years? Some residents have been asking why there are a large amount of lily pads and why the long grass. It is not laziness on the part of those mowing the lawn. According to Village Administrator Tracy Sayers, it is being mowed the way the mowers have been asked to do so to help protect the waters of the lake.  In the continuing efforts of the village, in cooperation with Springfield Township, equal partners in the protection of the lake, leaving the grasses along the lake shore longer helps to filter out the bad things that pollute the lake waters.  The same goes for the lily pads. It all helps to filter the runoff that is harmful to the lake's waters. The village has been working on the old sanitary sewer lines to prevent leakage however, it is something that takes time and money. The council and administration are working hand in hand to acquire grant monies to get more work done on the sewer line

  With the start of school just around the corner remember the rules of the road. These safety tips about buses on the highway are important as we share the road with the big yellow vehicles. Keep our kids and drivers safe by stopping when we need to and following the rules. Here is some important information from the Summit County Sheriff's Office.  Thank you to the Summit County Sheriff's office

COMING SOON TO A PARK NEAR YOU!  Join your friends and neighbors at an outdoor movie under the stars at Upper Water Works Park Aug. 13th at 8:30 p.m.  The park is located at 2827 Sanitarium Road.  BRING: A chair, bug spray and SNACKS!!

  Today was the annual backpack giveaway for the Springfield School District and there was a nice crowd getting their start for school. Colt got Spiderman The Springfield Cares organization created the event and does it annually. They usually have 500 backpacks to give out and most of them get passed out on backpack giveaway day.  Some go to the schools for those that might need some help for school supplies. Today they gave out more than 350 backpacks. Springfield Cares helps the Springfield Lakemore communities in many ways, and this is a popular event.  They also donate to events in the community and host Christmas for more than 60 families each year that need a hand at the holidays.  To become a volunteer with the group or donate call Nancy at 330-322-8999. Today the kids and p">Thanks to all those who volunteered, donated and make it all possible for our kids of the Springfield School District.

Officer Garrett Fleming Officer Garrett Fleming who, at the direction of Sgt. Tom Hinerman, investigated a Rape F-1. Through Officer Fleming's persistence and working with the Summit County Prosecutors office and Hinerman, Fleming was able to get a conviction on the defendant who pled guilty and received a 10-year sentence. Police Chief Roy Smith thanked Fleming for his professionalism, which he said is a reflection on the Lakemore Department. It shows that working together definitely has its benefits. Chief Roy Smith holds the Bible for Officer Ron Gilbers's swearing in. Council approved the hire of a full-time School Resource Officer, Ron Gilbert. When he is not at school he will serve as a patrol officer for the village. He was sworn in at the Aug. 1 council meeting. Council members approved a contract with the Springfield Local School District to provide a school attendance officer. The district is paying for the officer and he or she will be responsible for handling the pa