Dover Township

Category: Newsletter


Dover Fire Department Acquires New Vehicle

An unexpected opportunity arose when the Dover Fire Department (DFD) purchased for $23,000 a used walk-in rescue truck from Pottsville, PA.

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A Word from Dover Township Trustee John Miceli

As township officials, we often fail to address—with you, our Dover Township residents—the tireless efforts of our road crew. This three-man team works year-round to prevent the deterioration of our near 50-miles of roadways.

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Sheriff’s Office Awarded Traffic Enforcement Grant Again

By Sheriff Walt Wilson In our effort to decrease alcohol and speed related accidents and fatalities within our County, the Sheriff’s Office has once again been awarded federal funding from the Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO) for increased traffic enforcement….

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Trustee Notes

Here it is fall again, what a wet summer! As Dover Township trustees, we would like to take this opportunity to explain the township’s latest property acquisition as it pertains to our township garage and offices. Prior to 1999 Dover…

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Around the Township

John Karl, Steve Miller, and Doug Kendle, the township road supervisor and road crew, have spent a busy spring and summer taking care of the township roads. Five miles of roadways received new chip and seal and 1.2 miles were…

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Trustee Notes

By John Miceli Hello fellow Dover township residents! It was pretty much a “normal” winter, if there is such a thing in Ohio. I believe the township road crew did an outstanding job of clearing the roads of snow and…

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Summer Programs Offered by the Extension Office

Many programs, most free of charge, are available this summer for anyone looking for information on gardening, food preservation, and canning basics. Topics include “Guided Canning”, “Hands-on Canning”, “Jams and Jellies”, “Food Preservation” and others. As we all look to…

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Weather Safety

By Russ Volkert, Dover City Fire Chief This spring in particular should serve to remind us all just how unusual weather patterns have become; it is undeniable that there has been a significant change from what we considered “typical” Ohio…

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Township Zoning Information

Dover Township is zoned. Please be aware that changes or additions to your property need to meet all zoning requirements. More information is available from the Township Zoning Inspector, Dave Weber He is at the township office on Mondays from…

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Sheriff’s Office Receives HIDTA Funding

By Sheriff Walt Wilson The Sheriff’s Office has received grant funding from the Ohio High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Domestic Highway Enforcement Program (DHE). The initial award is for $12,250.00 and has been allocated for the purposes of purchasing…

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