Residents receive spring Jackson Township bicentennial newsletter
Jackson Township News and Updates spring edition was delivered to residents April 12, 2015 in “The Bag”. The newsletter showcases Jackson Township’s bicentennial events and features a column by the...
View ArticleSeeds Road to briefly close April 21, 2015
The Jackson Township Service Department crew temporarily will close Seeds Road to through traffic for removal of a large tree near the 7662-7667 blocks of Seeds Road from approximately 9 a.m. to noon...
View ArticleOhio House, Senate pass resolutions in honor of bicentennial
Ohio Rep. Cheryl Grossman and Ohio Sen. Jim Hughes presented Jackson Township officials with floor resolutions in honor of the township’s bicentennial in 2015. Accepting the resolutions on behalf of...
View ArticleTrustees to host Rep. Cheryl Grossman for town hall meeting
The Jackson Township Board of Trustees invited Ohio House of Representatives District 23 Rep. Cheryl Grossman to attend its 7 p.m. May 19, 2015 meeting to update area residents on proposed legislation...
View ArticleFire hydrant flushing begins May 18, 2015
The Jackson Township Fire Division will begin its annual fire hydrant flushing May 18, 2015. Firefighters will be in the vicinity flushing hydrants from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays...
View ArticleTownship celebrates bicentennial with historic play
The Grove City Historical Commission in coordination with Jackson Township and Little Theater Off Broadway presents “The Century Box” May 29-31, 2015. The history of Jackson Township and City of Grove...
View ArticleBoard approves Dyer Road foot golf course
Jackson Township will soon be the location of the first dedicated foot golf course in the country. The Jackson Township Board of Trustees unanimously voted in favor of applicant Deborah Guzzo’s...
View ArticleFranklin County Public Health continues nitrate advisory
Franklin County Public Health officials continue to respond to needs resulting from the June 8, 2015 nitrate water advisory issued by the Columbus Department of Public Utilities affecting residents in...
View ArticleJackson Township firefighter/paramedics respond to water rescue calls
A woman was rescued from the Big Darby Creek and a man who was trapped in his boat in the Little Darby Creek was saved June 14, 2015 by responding firefighter/paramedics from Jackson Township and...
View ArticleGuns-N-Hoses blood drive July 7, 2015 at Station 202
The Central Ohio Blood Services Region of the American Red Cross kicks off its 20th annual Guns-N-Hoses Blood Drive in July which is trauma season. The local drive will be from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m....
View ArticleFranklin County Engineer installs Jackson Township road signs
A special thanks to the Franklin County Engineer’s office staff for installing four new Jackson Township road signs. The signs are located at Hoover Road/Franklin County line; Ridpath Road/Franklin...
View ArticleCrack sealing begins on 29 township roads July 22, 2015
Strawser Paving Co. crews will begin crack sealing on 29 Jackson Township roads July 22, 2015. Township officials request residents extend courtesy and patience to those working on the roadways. The...
View ArticleBorror Road resurfacing project begins July 27, 2015
Repair and resurfacing of two miles of Borror Road from State Route 665 south to the Franklin County line totaling $350,000 are scheduled to start July 27, 2015. Borror Road will remain open, but...
View ArticleSouth Borror Road to close July 30-31, 2015
Repaving of Borror Road will cause road closures July 30-31, 2015. Kokosing Construction Co. crews will resurface Borror Road from State Route 665 south to the Pickaway County Line/Hiner Road. The...
View ArticleJackson Township residents encouraged to register for new alert system
Franklin County Emergency Management and Homeland Security launched a new countywide mass notification and warning system — ALERT Franklin County. The new system will be used to notify residents about...
View ArticleCrew installs new compartment on Ladder 202
Firefighter/paramedics have enhanced their ability to respond quicker to search-and-rescue responses by adding an external compartment for a stokes basket — patient transport stretcher — to Jackson...
View ArticleFirefighters support Mayor’s Fitness Day in Urbancrest
Jackson Township Division of Fire donated bikes and helmets for the Village of Urbancrest’s “Your First Wealth Is Your Health: Mayor’s Fitness Day” Aug. 8, 2015. Firefighter/paramedics with their fire...
View ArticleSeasonal worker paints nearly 350 fire hydrants
Jackson Township takes pride in well-maintained fire hydrants in its community. Seasonal service department employee Josh Townley of Grove City hand painted almost 350 fire hydrants during the summer...
View ArticleFirefighters practice forcible entry tactics with new simulator
Jackson Township fire personnel have a new forcible entry door training simulator housed at Jackson Township Fire Station 202 off Hoover Road. Firefighter/paramedics Dustin Bradbury and Ben Hart are...
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