Village of Lakemore News and Views

  These two lake communities had festivities, lights, music and more throughout the holiday season.   The Village of Lakemore held its Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Santa arrived at the event on a fire truck and was greeted by a very excited and enthusiastic crowd that had endured the cold night air to see the jolly man in person. He waved his hand in a magical way that lit the huge tree located outside the Municipal Building. At the event there were horse drawn wagon rides, lots of cookies and hot cocoa and Santa listened to the wishes of all the children. Springfield Township also received a visit from the red suited man the first Friday in December.  Santa also waved his hands and lit the township tree located in the gazebo along the lake. With the lighting of the tree came the lighting of other animated decorations located along Canfield Road. The lights are beautiful as they reflect off the lake. There was music, snacks and a visit with Santa fo

P eople in the Village of Lakemore and Springfield Township may soon find it easier to walk from place to place in their communities. The Connecting Communities Program of the Akron Metropolitan Area Transportation Study (AMATS) today awarded a $52,000 planning grant Lakemore and Springfield for a unique livability study.  AMATS offers grants through its Connecting Communities Program to assist in the development of plans that promote vibrant, livable communities. The program promotes active transportation solutions such as walking and cycling in land use planning rather than motor vehicle use. Since its launch in 2010, the program has funded studies by Akron, Barberton, Boston Heights, Green, Hudson, Kent, METRO of Summit County, Montrose-area communities, the Portage Area Regional Transportation Authority (PARTA), Ravenna, Richfield, Stow, and Twinsburg.  The Living in Lakemore/Spartan Trail Extension study will allow the village to identify connectivity improvements between its resi

FirstEnergy’s utilities are once again holding their “Merry & Bright” Holiday Lights Facebook Photo Contest. Customers can submit a photo or video of their outdoor lighting displays on their respective electric company's Facebook page until Friday, Dec. 16, for the chance to win a weekly prize. The company is also offering tips for safe holiday decorating. One entry from each of FirstEnergy's 10 utility companies will be randomly selected each week to receive a $100 Amazon® gift card. The winning entries will be shared on Facebook. For more information visit FirstEnergy Utilities on Facebook. PRESS RELEASE AND HOLIDAY SAFETY TIPS FROM FIRST ENERGY Participants must be 18 years old and current FirstEnergy customers. Additional information and complete contest rules are available on each utility's Facebook page.  Decorate for the Holidays Safely Whether customers adorn their homes for a chance to become a "Merry & Bright" winner or simply to spread holiday

 They say it "takes a village" and one village that sticks together in good and bad times is the Village of Lakemore! The village recently had its annual tree lighting. There was a good turn out as many came to participate.  The white bearded man even took some time off from making toys and checking his list twice to be on hand to visit with families and hear Christmas wishes.  There was hot cocoa, cookies, a bonfire and a horse and wagon ride around the village which was given through Sam and Ralph's adventures. It was a fun and festive ride that included some nice light displays and singing of Christmas Carols.  It was a fun night for all ages! Everyone is always welcome. The event is held each year on the Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend. If you missed it this year...mark your calendar for next year. If you don't have a new calendar...there is still time to ask Santa for one.