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2017-12-21 Grand Rapids Township Meeting
Contributed by Rita Foos

​Meetings are held semi-monthly on the 2nd and 4th Mondays at the Township Fire Station on Wapakoneta Road. Meetings, which are open to the public, start at 7:00 p.m.  Meeting minutes are posted to the 43522 Community News site to make them readily accessible to the community.  This post includes minutes from the November 27th and December 11th meetings. 

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2017-11-27 Grand Rapids Township Meeting
Contributed by Rita Foos

​Meetings are held semi-monthly on the 2nd and 4th Mondays at the Township Fire Station on Wapakoneta Road. Meetings, which are open to the public, start at 7:00 p.m.  Meeting minutes are posted to the 43522 Community News site to make them readily accessible to the community.  This post includes minutes from the October 23rd and November 13th meetings. 

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2017-10-23 Grand Rapids Township Meeting
Contributed by Rita Foos

​Meetings are held semi-monthly on the 2nd and 4th Mondays at the Township Fire Station on Wapakoneta Road. Meetings, which are open to the public, start at 7:00 p.m.  Meeting minutes are posted to the 43522 Community News site to make them readily accessible to the community.  This post includes minutes from the October 9th meeting. 

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2017-10-11 Grand Rapids Township Meeting
Contributed by Rita Foos

​Meetings are held semi-monthly on the 2nd and 4th Mondays at the Township Fire Station on Wapakoneta Road. Meetings, which are open to the public, start at 7:00 p.m.  Meeting minutes are posted to the 43522 Community News site to make them readily accessible to the community.  This post includes minutes from the September 25th meeting. 

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2017-06-15 Grand Rapids Swimming Pool Coupon Booklet Sales
Contributed by Phil Snyder

The Grand Rapids Area Swimming Pool Board Members are selling 2017 Elder-Beerman Community Day Coupon Booklets for $5 and it contains a $10 off coupon.  What a deal! The pool sells coupon booklets to the public for $5 each, keeping 100% of the proceeds!

When is it?
Community Days is a 4 Day event. It will take place on Wednesday, November 8 through Saturday, November 11, 2017 at our stores: Bon-Ton, Elder-Beerman, Bergner's, Boston Store, Carson's, Herberger's and Younkers.  Stores open early and stay open late.


Wednesday, November  8, 8 am -11 pm
Thursday, November  9, 8 am -11 pm
Friday, November 10, 8 am -11 pm
Saturday, November 11, 7 am -11 pm

Coupon Booklet Better than ever!
The Community Day booklet is filled with great savings coupons and exclusive offers! Take advantage of: 
  • Coupon worth $10 off on a $10 or more item
  • 30% off on a single item
  • Over $500 in coupons!

For this event only, use your coupons  on Bonus Buys! Plus, the booklet is filled with great items to use your coupons on.

Get Coupon Booklets from any of the following Pool Board Members:
Phil Snyder  
Shaun Downey  
Frank Hunsberger 
Kerry Berry  
Joey Rouse  
Don Putnam


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2017-09-26 Grand Rapids Township Meeting
Contributed by Rita Foos

​Meetings are held semi-monthly on the 2nd and 4th Mondays at the Township Fire Station on Wapakoneta Road. Meetings, which are open to the public, start at 7:00 p.m.  Meeting minutes are posted to the 43522 Community News site to make them readily accessible to the community.  This post includes minutes from the September 11th meeting. 

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2017-09-18 Grand Rapids Township Meeting
Contributed by Rita Foos

​Meetings are held semi-monthly on the 2nd and 4th Mondays at the Township Fire Station on Wapakoneta Road. Meetings, which are open to the public, start at 7:00 p.m.  Meeting minutes are posted to the 43522 Community News site to make them readily accessible to the community.  This post includes minutes from the August 28th meeting. ​

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2017-08-28 Grand Rapids Township Meeting
Contributed by Rita Foos

​Meetings are held semi-monthly on the 2nd and 4th Mondays at the Township Fire Station on Wapakoneta Road. Meetings, which are open to the public, start at 7:00 p.m.  Meeting minutes are posted to the 43522 Community News site to make them readily accessible to the community.  This post includes minutes from the August 14th meeting. ​

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2017-08-15 Grand Rapids Township Meeting
Contributed by Rita Foos

​Meetings are held semi-monthly on the 2nd and 4th Mondays at the Township Fire Station on Wapakoneta Road. Meetings, which are open to the public, start at 7:00 p.m.  Meeting minutes are posted to the 43522 Community News site to make them readily accessible to the community.  This post includes minutes from the July 24th meeting. 

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2017-07-24 Grand Rapids Township Meeting
Contributed by Rita Foos

​Meetings are held semi-monthly on the 2nd and 4th Mondays at the Township Fire Station on Wapakoneta Road. Meetings, which are open to the public, start at 7:00 p.m.  Meeting minutes are posted to the 43522 Community News site to make them readily accessible to the community.  This post includes minutes from the July 10th meeting. 

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2017-07-10 Grand Rapids Township Meeting
Contributed by Rita Foos

​Meetings are held semi-monthly on the 2nd and 4th Mondays at the Township Fire Station on Wapakoneta Road. Meetings, which are open to the public, start at 7:00 p.m.  Meeting minutes are posted to the 43522 Community News site to make them readily accessible to the community.  This post includes minutes from the June 26th meeting. 

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2017-06-26 Grand Rapids Township Meeting
Contributed by Rita Foos

​Meetings are held semi-monthly on the 2nd and 4th Mondays at the Township Fire Station on Wapakoneta Road. Meetings, which are open to the public, start at 7:00 p.m.  Meeting minutes are posted to the 43522 Community News site to make them readily accessible to the community.  This post includes minutes from the June 12th meeting. 

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2017-06-15 Grand Rapids Swimming Pool 50th Anniversary
Contributed by Phil Snyder

Come help celebrate our 50th Anniversary!
 
Monday, July 3rd and Tuesday, July 4th
1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
 
Free – Admission
Free – Cake
Free – Soft Drinks
 
17604 Bridge Street
Grand Rapid, OH  43522


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2017-06-16 Grand Rapids Township Meeting
Contributed by Rita Foos

​Meetings are held semi-monthly on the 2nd and 4th Mondays at the Township Fire Station on Wapakoneta Road. Meetings, which are open to the public, start at 7:00 p.m.  Meeting minutes are posted to the 43522 Community News site to make them readily accessible to the community.  This post includes minutes from the May 22nd meeting. 

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2017-05-23 Grand Rapids Township Meeting
Contributed by Rita Foos

​Meetings are held semi-monthly on the 2nd and 4th Mondays at the Township Fire Station on Wapakoneta Road. Meetings, which are open to the public, start at 7:00 p.m.  Meeting minutes are posted to the 43522 Community News site to make them readily accessible to the community.  This post includes minutes from the May 8th meeting. 

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2017-05-08 Grand Rapids Township Meeting
Contributed by Rita Foos

​Meetings are held semi-monthly on the 2nd and 4th Mondays at the Township Fire Station on Wapakoneta Road. Meetings, which are open to the public, start at 7:00 p.m.  Meeting minutes are posted to the 43522 Community News site to make them readily accessible to the community.  This post includes minutes from the April 24th meeting. 

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2017-04-27 Grand Rapids Swimming Pool Opens May 27th 
Contributed by Phil Snyder

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2017-04-24 Grand Rapids Township Meeting
Contributed by Rita Foos

​Meetings are held semi-monthly on the 2nd and 4th Mondays at the Township Fire Station on Wapakoneta Road. Meetings, which are open to the public, start at 7:00 p.m.  Meeting minutes are posted to the 43522 Community News site to make them readily accessible to the community.  This post includes minutes from the April 10th meeting. 

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2017-04-12 Grand Rapids Township Meeting
Contributed by Rita Foos

​Meetings are held semi-monthly on the 2nd and 4th Mondays at the Township Fire Station on Wapakoneta Road. Meetings, which are open to the public, start at 7:00 p.m.  Meeting minutes are posted to the 43522 Community News site to make them readily accessible to the community.  This post includes minutes from the March 27th meeting. 

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2017-03-28 Grand Rapids Township Meeting
Contributed by Rita Foos

​Meetings are held semi-monthly on the 2nd and 4th Mondays at the Township Fire Station on Wapakoneta Road. Meetings, which are open to the public, start at 7:00 p.m.  Meeting minutes are posted to the 43522 Community News site to make them readily accessible to the community.  This post includes minutes from the March 13th meeting.

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2017-03-13 Grand Rapids Township Meeting
Contributed by Rita Foos

​Meetings are held semi-monthly on the 2nd and 4th Mondays at the Township Fire Station on Wapakoneta Road. Meetings, which are open to the public, start at 7:00 p.m.  Meeting minutes are posted to the 43522 Community News site to make them readily accessible to the community.  This post includes minutes from the February 27th meeting.

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2017-02-28 Grand Rapids Township Meeting
Contributed by Rita Foos

​Meetings are held semi-monthly on the 2nd and 4th Mondays at the Township Fire Station on Wapakoneta Road. Meetings, which are open to the public, start at 7:00 p.m.  Meeting minutes are posted to the 43522 Community News site to make them readily accessible to the community.  This post includes minutes from the February 13th meeting. 

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2017-02-13 Grand Rapids Township Meeting
Contributed by Rita Foos

​Meetings are held semi-monthly on the 2nd and 4th Mondays at the Township Fire Station on Wapakoneta Road. Meetings, which are open to the public, start at 7:00 p.m.  Meeting minutes are posted to the 43522 Community News site to make them readily accessible to the community.  This post includes minutes from the January 9th and January 23rd meetings. 

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2017-01-09 Grand Rapids Township Meeting
Contributed by Rita Foos

​Meetings are held semi-monthly on the 2nd and 4th Mondays at the Township Fire Station on Wapakoneta Road. Meetings, which are open to the public, start at 7:00 p.m.  Meeting minutes are posted to the 43522 Community News site to make them readily accessible to the community.  This post includes minutes from the December 26th meeting.

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2016-12-26 Grand Rapids Township Meeting
Contributed by Rita Foos

​Meetings are held semi-monthly on the 2nd and 4th Mondays at the Township Fire Station on Wapakoneta Road. Meetings, which are open to the public, start at 7:00 p.m.  Meeting minutes are posted to the 43522 Community News site to make them readily accessible to the community.  This post includes minutes from the December 12th meeting.

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2016-12-12 Grand Rapids Township Meeting
Contributed by Rita Foos

​Meetings are held semi-monthly on the 2nd and 4th Mondays at the Township Fire Station on Wapakoneta Road. Meetings, which are open to the public, start at 7:00 p.m.  Meeting minutes are posted to the 43522 Community News site to make them readily accessible to the community.  This post includes minutes from the November 28th meeting.

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2016-11-28 Grand Rapids Township Meeting
Contributed by Rita Foos

​Meetings are held semi-monthly on the 2nd and 4th Mondays at the Township Fire Station on Wapakoneta Road. Meetings, which are open to the public, start at 7:00 p.m.  Meeting minutes are posted to the 43522 Community News site to make them readily accessible to the community.  This post includes minutes from the November 14th meeting.

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2016-11-14 Grand Rapids Township Meeting
Contributed by Rita Foos

​Meetings are held semi-monthly on the 2nd and 4th Mondays at the Township Fire Station on Wapakoneta Road. Meetings, which are open to the public, start at 7:00 p.m.  Meeting minutes are posted to the 43522 Community News site to make them readily accessible to the community.  This post includes minutes from the October 24th meeting.

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2016-10-24 Grand Rapids Township Meeting
Contributed by Rita Foos

​Meetings are held semi-monthly on the 2nd and 4th Mondays at the Township Fire Station on Wapakoneta Road. Meetings, which are open to the public, start at 7:00 p.m.  Meeting minutes are posted to the 43522 Community News site to make them readily accessible to the community.  This post includes minutes from the October 10th meeting.

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2016-10-13 Grand Rapids Township Meeting
Contributed by Rita Foos

​Meetings are held semi-monthly on the 2nd and 4th Mondays at the Township Fire Station on Wapakoneta Road. Meetings, which are open to the public, start at 7:00 p.m.  Meeting minutes are posted to the 43522 Community News site to make them readily accessible to the community.  This post includes minutes from the September 26th  meeting.

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2016-10-12 New Township Fire Truck
Contributed by Jack Myers

On November 8th, there will be a levy on the ballot for a new fire truck. The current ‘first out’ pumper was purchased almost 20 years ago in 1997. Chief Eric Flora believes it is time to update our 'first out' pumper. This 2.3 mil levy will generate $80.50 per $100,000 of property valuation. The levy is for 5 years.  Please vote FOR the new fire truck.


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2016-10-03 GRASP & AmazonSmile
Contributed by Marcia Neagley

AmazonSmile is the way Amazon rebates a percentage of your Amazon purchases to non-profit organizations, such as Grand Rapids Area Swimming Pool. We have enrolled with this opportunity to help raise funds for continued operation.

We ask that the next time you purchase with Amazon (and who doesn't?), put in the address as smile.amazon.com. After signing into your account, they ask which organization you represent. Select Grand Rapids Area Swimming Pool. You will only be asked this the first time. 

This is a great way to support our pool with no monies directly coming out of your pocket. Works the same as Kroger's community rewards program.

Please share this information with your family and friends. 


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2016-09-27 Grand Rapids Township Meeting
Contributed by Rita Foos

​Meetings are held semi-monthly on the 2nd and 4th Mondays at the Township Fire Station on Wapakoneta Road. Meetings, which are open to the public, start at 7:00 p.m.  Meeting minutes are posted to the 43522 Community News site to make them readily accessible to the community.  This post includes minutes from the September 12th  meeting.

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2016-09-15 GRASP Selling Elder-Beerman Coupon Booklets
Contributed by Phil Snyder


The Grand Rapids Area Swimming Pool (GRASP) Board Members are selling 2016 Elder-Beerman Community Day Coupon Booklets for $5. The booklet contains a $10 off coupon.  What a deal!

Community Days will last 4 days this year and take place Wednesday, November 9 thru Saturday, November 12, 2016 at Elder-Beerman's.

​Download the flyer below for more information. 

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2016-09-12 Grand Rapids Township Meeting
Contributed by Rita Foos

​Meetings are held semi-monthly on the 2nd and 4th Mondays at the Township Fire Station on Wapakoneta Road. Meetings, which are open to the public, start at 7:00 p.m.  Meeting minutes are posted to the 43522 Community News site to make them readily accessible to the community.  This post includes minutes from the August 22nd meeting.

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2016-08-25 Grand Rapids Township Meeting
Contributed by Rita Foos

​Meetings are held semi-monthly on the 2nd and 4th Mondays at the Township Fire Station on Wapakoneta Road. Meetings, which are open to the public, start at 7:00 p.m.  Meeting minutes are posted to the 43522 Community News site to make them readily accessible to the community.  This post includes minutes from the August 8th meeting. 

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2016-08-12 Grand Rapids Township Meetings
Contributed by Rita Foos

Meetings are held semi-monthly on the 2nd and 4th Mondays at the Township Fire Station on Wapakoneta Road. Meetings, which are open to the public, start at 7:00 p.m.  Meeting minutes are posted to the 43522 Community News site to make them readily accessible to the community.  This post includes minutes from the June 27th, July 11th, and July 25th meetings. 

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2016-06-28 Grand Rapids Township Meeting
Contributed by Rita Foos
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​Meetings are held semi-monthly on the 2nd and 4th Mondays at the Township Fire Station on Wapakoneta Road. Meetings, which are open to the public, start at 7:00 p.m.  Meeting minutes are posted to the 43522 Community News site to make them readily accessible to the community.  This post includes minutes from the June 13th meeting. 

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2016-06-15 Grand Rapids Township Meeting
Contributed by Rita Foos
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​Meetings are held semi-monthly on the 2nd and 4th Mondays at the Township Fire Station on Wapakoneta Road. Meetings, which are open to the public, start at 7:00 p.m.  Meeting minutes are posted to the 43522 Community News site to make them readily accessible to the community.  This post includes minutes from the May 23rd meeting. 

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2016-05-24 Grand Rapids Township Meeting
Contributed by Rita Foos
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​Meetings are held semi-monthly on the 2nd and 4th Mondays at the Township Fire Station on Wapakoneta Road. Meetings, which are open to the public, start at 7:00 p.m.  Meeting minutes are posted to the 43522 Community News site to make them readily accessible to the community.  This post includes minutes from the May 9th meeting. 

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2016-05-10 Grand Rapids Township Meeting
Contributed by Rita Foos
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​Meetings are held semi-monthly on the 2nd and 4th Mondays at the Township Fire Station on Wapakoneta Road. Meetings, which are open to the public, start at 7:00 p.m.  Meeting minutes are posted to the 43522 Community News site to make them readily accessible to the community.  This post includes minutes from the April 25th meeting. 

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2016-05-02 Grand Rapids Area Swimming Pool (GRASP) Opening Day
Contributed by Marcia Neagley


GRASP is getting ready for the summer season with opening day currently scheduled for May 28th.  The annual membership drive is also underway with payments taken at Huntington Bank.  We're looking forward to a great summer!

For more information on membership and the upcoming season (e.g., lessons), please download the flyer below. 


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2016-04-28 Local Firefighters Honored
​Contributed by Jack Myers

On April 21, 2016, Assistant Chief Dick Keifer, Captain John Berry, Private Chip Miller, and Private Josh Hamrick, members of the Grand Rapids Township Fire Department, received a Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of "actions above and beyond the call of duty".
 
"On Wednesday July 1, 2015, acting in a manner reflecting the finest tradition of the firefighting profession, they performed an outstanding service by rescuing a man who was floating downstream in the Maumee River holding on to a buoy.”
 
The “Certificate of Appreciation”,  awarded by the Safety Council of Northwest Ohio, goes to Law Enforcement Officers, Firefighters, Paramedics, Lifeguards, etc. (professionals, while on duty) for their acts above and beyond the call of duty, on behalf of others.

Congratulations to our local heroes!

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2016-04-26 Grand Rapids Township News
Contributed by Rita Foos

​Meetings are held semi-monthly on the 2nd and 4th Mondays at the Township Fire Station on Wapakoneta Road. Meetings, which are open to the public, start at 7:00 p.m.  Meeting minutes are posted to the 43522 Community News site to make them readily accessible to the community.  This post includes minutes from the April 11th meeting. 

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2016-04-22 Canal Experience Opens in May
Via Metroparks Toledo


The reproduction mule-drawn canal boat, The Volunteer, has launched for its May through October season. Check out the "Canal Boat Makes a Splash" blog post here and learn more about the Canal Experience on their website.     

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2016-04-18 GR Area Swimming Pool & Kroger Community Rewards Program
Contributed by Phil Snyder
 
The Grand Rapids Area Swimming Pool (GRASP) participates in the Kroger Community Rewards Program.  It’s time to re-enroll for the new year.  Enrollment must be done in the month of April to continue contributing to GRASP through the May 1st 2016 to April 30th 2017 year. 
 
To re-enroll, go to www.krogercommunityrewards.com:
  • Click “sign-in”
  • Enter email address and password
  • Click on your name at the top right and scroll to the bottom for Community Rewards
  • Enter "Grand Rapids" to search for GRASP
  • Choose GRASP
  • Click Enroll

You are now enrolled for the May 1st 2016 to April 30th 2017 year of Kroger Community Rewards.


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2016-04-12 Grand Rapids Township News
Contributed  by Rita Foos

​Meetings are held semi-monthly on the 2nd and 4th Mondays at the Township Fire Station on Wapakoneta Road. Meetings, which are open to the public, start at 7:00 p.m.  Meeting minutes are posted to the 43522 Community News site to make them readily accessible to the community.  This post includes minutes from the March 28th meeting and April 11th Public Hearing.​

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2016-04-06 Village Notes & Village Brochure
Contributed by Kristel Beyer

The Village mailed the Spring 2016 Village Notes to all residents.  Articles include Grass & Weeds, Unlimited Pick Up, Income Tax, Water & Sanitary Sewer, Zoning Code, and Compost & Garbage.  Included with this mailing is the Village Brochure, which provides contact information for the Village, as well as local organizations and services.  In case you didn't receive or lost your copy, you can download electronic versions below. 

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2016-04-01 Grand Rapids Township News
Contributed by Rita Foos

Meetings are held semi-monthly on the 2nd and 4th Mondays at the Township Fire Station on Wapakoneta Road. Meetings, which are open to the public, start at 7:00 p.m.  Meeting minutes are posted to the 43522 Community News site to make them readily accessible to the community.  This post includes minutes from the March 14th meeting.​

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2016-03-22 The Sheriff's Star
Contributed by Chief Deputy Eric L. Reynolds

Spring is such a wonderful time of year as we welcome back the flowers, birds, warm weather, and longer daylight.  We also welcome back tourists to Wood County and the Grand Little Village of Grand Rapids.  The change of season can also bring unwelcome things, such as home improvement scams.  Often times criminals will case the neighborhood looking for those to victimize and offer a really good price to paint, repair, or clean up your property.  Please keep in mind first and foremost that "if it seems too good to be true, it probably is."  Some indicators of a scam are:
  • The repair person drives an unmarked truck or van with out of state license plates
  • Most legitimate businesses will not solicit door to door, rather they distribute flyers or make phone calls
  • The worker has no business identification, local address or phone number; request an ID and call the company for verification
  • You are offered a "special" price if you sign a contract immediately; legitimate businesses will not pressure you for an immediate response
  • Beware of "we just finished a job and have leftover material that we can give you at a reduced price"
  • The worker only accepts cash and wants all of the money up front
  • Never pay in cash; there is no record of payment
  • No written estimates or contracts are offered; if you have no contract, you have no resource, if the job is faulty or is never completed
  • The worker has no references; ask for and check references before entering into a contract

Most criminals are opportunists; often times during these warm weather months we tend to leave our doors, windows and garages unlocked and open or leave our car windows down and car unlocked. These actions make it easy for criminals to steal what we work hard for. Good locks, lights, alarm systems and watching out for our friends and neighbors can help keep our citizens safe and their property secure.  If you plan a vacation please visit our website at www.woodcountysheriff.com and sign up for our vacation check.

It is an honor being part of this great community and serving the good people of Wood County!


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2016-03-15 Grand Rapids Township Meetings
Contributed by Rita Foos

Meetings are held semi-monthly on the 2nd and 4th Mondays at the Township Fire Station on Wapakoneta Road. Meetings, which are open to the public, start at 7:00 p.m. 

Meeting minutes are posted to the 43522 Community News site to make them readily accessible to the community.  This post includes minutes from January and February 2016.

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2016-03-01 - GR Area Swimming Pool & Ludwig Auto Service
Contributed by Phil Snyder

With spring around the corner, get your car ready for the spring driving season with an oil change at Ludwig Auto Service. Jeff Ludwig, owner of Ludwig Auto Service, announced today that for every oil change, during the entire month of April, five dollars ($5) will be donated to the Grand Rapids Area Swimming Pool (GRASP). So help your car and help the pool get a new pump house by calling (419) 832-0184 for an appointment.


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September 2015 - Have Your Cake and Eat it Too – Giving

The Grand Rapids Area Swimming Pool (GRASP) is participating in the Kroger Community Reward Program. Kroger's Community Rewards program lets it's Kroger Plus Card users designate a non-profit organization (NPO) as their sponsor.  It does not cost the Kroger customer anything and that is why this is titled this Have Your Cake and Eat it Too - Giving. It is easy to use the Kroger Community Rewards Program.  Here are the steps to register online:
1.  Register online at https://www.kroger.com/communityrewards
2. Click Sign In button (in the upper right hand corner of the page)
3. Sign in with your e-mail address and password.  Click Sign In button.
4. Click Enroll Now
5. Enter 58498 and press search button
6. Verify GRAND RAPIDS AREA SWIMMING POOL comes up,  
7. click the radio button then click the Enroll button
8. Account Summary will appear, verify Grand Rapids Area Swimming Pool at the bottom of the page
9. Sign out at the top of the page.


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