New Russia Township

03/26/2026

⚠️ Tornado Watch Alert - Lorain County ⚠️

Tornado Watch issued March 26 at 4:57PM EDT until March 26 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

March 26, 2026 at 4:58:32 PM EDT
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 75 IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN OHIO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 28 COUNTIES IN NORTH CENTRAL OHIO ASHLAND CRAWFORD ERIE HURON KNOX LORAIN MARION MORROW RICHLAND IN NORTHEAST OHIO ASHTABULA CUYAHOGA GEAUGA HOLMES LAKE MAHONING MEDINA PORTAGE STARK SUMMIT TRUMBULL WAYNE IN NORTHWEST OHIO HANCOCK LUCAS OTTAWA SANDUSKY SENECA WOOD WYANDOT IN PENNSYLVANIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 2 COUNTIES IN NORTHWEST PENNSYLVANIA CRAWFORD ERIE THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF AKRON, ALLIANCE, ASHLAND, ASHTABULA, AURORA, AUSTINTOWN, AVON LAKE, BAINBRIDGE, BELLEVUE, BOARDMAN, BOWLING GREEN, BRUNSWICK, BUCYRUS, BURTON, CANTON, CARDINGTON, CAREY, CHARDON, CHESTERLAND, CLEVELAND, CLYDE, CONNEAUT, CRESTLINE, EASTLAKE, ELYRIA, ERIE, FINDLAY, FOSTORIA, FREMONT, GALION, GENEVA, GENOA, HURON, KENT, KILLBUCK, LORAIN, MANSFIELD, MARION, MASSILLON, MEADVILLE, MEDINA, MENTOR, MIDDLEFIELD, MILLERSBURG, MOUNT GILEAD, MOUNT VERNON, NILES, NORTH RIDGEVILLE, NORWALK, OAK HARBOR, ORRVILLE, PAINESVILLE, PERRYSBURG, PORT CLINTON, RAVENNA, RITTMAN, SANDUSKY, SOUTH RUSSELL, STREETSBORO, TIFFIN, TITUSVILLE, TOLEDO, UPPER SANDUSKY, WADSWORTH, WARREN, WICKLIFFE, WILLARD, WILLOUGHBY, WILLOWICK, WOOSTER, AND YOUNGSTOWN.

03/19/2026

🚨📣SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE🚨📣

New Russia Township Board of Trustees will conduct a Special Meeting on Monday, March 23, 2026 at 6:00 p.m., location will be at New Russia Township Administrative Offices, 46300 Butternut Ridge Road, Oberlin, Ohio.
The purpose of the meeting is to review and approve retroactive and future legal fees and to approve emergency parking lot repairs.

Thank you!
Lisa Akers
Fiscal Officer
New Russia Township
46300 Butternut Ridge Road
Oberlin, OH 44074
For informational purposes only.

03/17/2026

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03/12/2026

📣REGULAR MEETING LOCATION CHANGE📣
The next regular business meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:30 pm will be held at “The Lodge” of New Russia Township – Cedar East, 46300 Butternut Ridge Road, Oberlin, Ohio.

Thank you!
Lisa Akers
Fiscal Officer
New Russia Township
46300 Butternut Ridge Road
Oberlin, OH 44074
For informational purposes only.

03/05/2026

New Russia Township Board of Trustees
𝙋𝙪𝙗𝙡𝙞𝙘 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘼𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙖
March 11, 2026 at 6:00 pm
Location: “The Lodge” of New Russia Township
46300 Butternut Ridge Road
Oberlin, OH 44074

1. Call to Order
2. Statement of Purpose of Public Hearing
3. Explanation of Hearing Procedures & Ground Rules for Public Comment
A. Public Comment Procedure
· Individuals wishing to speak must sign in prior to speaking.
· Speakers will be recognized by the Chair, in order of sign-in.
· Each speaker will have 3-5 minutes to speak.
· Comments must be directed to the Board as a whole, not to individual members, staff, or the audience.
· Please state your name and address for the record before beginning your remarks.
B. 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠; 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨:
New Russia Township
ATTN: Fiscal Officer
46300 Butternut Ridge Road
Oberlin, OH 44074
[email protected]
4. Presentation of Zoning Application
· Brief description.
· Read into record the Zoning Board of Commission’s recommendation.
· Applicants presentation.
5. Board of Trustees Questions and Answers with the Applicant
6. Public Comment
7. Close Public Comment Portion
8. Board of Trustees Questions and Answers with the Applicant
9. Board of Trustees Discussion/Deliberation
10. Action
11. Adjournment

02/23/2026

🚨NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS🚨

The Board of Trustees of New Russia Township will hold a Public Hearing on proposed amendments to the New Russia Township Zoning Resolution which was initiated by an application from a property owner. The Hearing will be held at "The Lodge" of New Russia Township, located 46300 Butternut Ridge Road, Oberlin, OH 44074 on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

The updates propose to amend the zoning map for the following nine (9) parcels:

10343 ST RT 58 ELYRIA OH 44035, Parcel # 0900016000009, owned by HURON COUNTY HOLDINGS LLC, from GB-I & RI-I to IP-I
ST RT 58 ELYRIA OH 44035, Parcel # 0900016000006, owned by CERES FARMS LLC, from GB-I & RI-I to IP-I
45396 RUSSIA RD ELYRIA OH 44035, Parcel # 0900017000011, owned by CERES FARMS LLC, from RI-I to IP-I
OBERLIN RD ELYRIA OH 44035, Parcel # 0900017000007, owned by CERES FARMS LLC , from RI-I to IP-I
9908 OBERLIN RD ELYRIA OH 44035, Parcel # 0900007000018, owned by CERES FARMS LLC, from RI-I to IP-I
OBERLIN RD ELYRIA OH 44035, Parcel # 0900008000027, owned by CERES FARMS LLC, from Rl-1 to IP-I
OBERLIN RD ELYRIA OH 44035, Parcel # 0900008000026, owned by CERES FARMS LLC, from Rl1 to IP-I
10011 ST RT 58 ELYRIA OH 44035, Parcel # 0900006000026, owned by RICHARD C PLEASNICK, from GB-I & RI-I to IP-I
RUSSIA RD ELYRIA OH 44035, Parcel # 0900017000002, owned by SIMMS MARSHALL & WAYNE J TRUSTEE & LEAH L TRUSTEE, from RI-I to IP-I.

The application and map for the proposed amendment will be available for examination for a period of ten days from February 27, 2026 to March 11, 2026 from 9:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m. at the Administrative Office of New Russia Township at 46300 Butternut Ridge Road, Oberlin, OH. The application will also be available online at https://www.newrussiatownship-oh.gov.

BY ORDER OF: NEW RUSSIA TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Lisa Akers, Fiscal Officer

CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION & LEGAL NOTICE:https://www.newrussiatownship-oh.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Legal-Notice.2026Rezoning.Trustee-Public-Hearing.pdf

02/18/2026

🚨SCAM ALERT🚨

Fake Jury Duty / Law Enforcement Calls

We have seen an uptick in scams across Lorain County, and unfortunately some of the financial losses have been substantial. Please share this post to help spread awareness in our community.

The Lorain County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about scam phone calls from individuals falsely claiming to be with law enforcement. The caller may tell you that you missed jury duty, have a warrant, or failed to appear in court - and that you must immediately turn yourself in or pay a bond to avoid arrest.

⚠️ How the scam works:
• The caller claims to be associated with law enforcement
• They may tell you not to hang up or speak to anyone else
• They claim you must report to the Sheriff’s Office or face arrest
• They threaten additional charges if you disconnect the call
• They pressure victims to pay bond or fees - often over the phone

These calls are fraudulent. Law enforcement does not handle jury matters or warrants this way and will never demand payment over the phone.

✅ Know the facts
• You will never be required to stay on the phone with an officer
• Bond, fines, or fees are never paid by phone, gift card, or wire transfer
• You can always hang up and call the agency directly to verify

🛑 If you receive a call like this:
• Hang up immediately
• Do not provide personal or financial information
• Do not send payment
• Call the Lorain County Sheriff’s Office directly at 440-329-3709 or your local agency
• Report the scam

Scammers rely on fear and urgency to pressure victims. Take a moment, verify the information, and help protect yourself and your family.

02/18/2026

02/12/2026

NEW RUSSIA TOWNSHIP
ZONING BOARD OF COMMISSION

📢REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULE NOTICE🕕📆
New Russia Township Zoning Board of Commission voted at their 2026 Organizational Meeting held on February 10, 2026, to establish the regular meeting schedule as the second Tuesday of each month @ 6:00 pm.
Meetings will be held at the New Russia Township Administrative Office, 46300 Butternut Ridge Road, Oberlin, Ohio.

Send a message to learn more

02/04/2026

Attention Residents Please Read:

NEW SNOW EMERGENCY PROCESS – IMPORTANT UPDATE

The Lorain County Sheriff is updating how snow emergencies are declared to better reflect the size of our county and the reality that winter weather does not impact all areas the same. Snow emergencies will now be area-specific, not countywide. The traditional three snow emergency levels will be replaced with two clearly defined winter weather notifications: Snow Emergency Advisory and Travel Ban.

Moving forward, the Sheriff will no longer declare “Level” Snow Emergencies which affect the entire county as one. Instead, snow emergencies and roadway closures will be issued when conditions only affect certain locations with the collaboration of County Commissioners, Township Trustees, Mayors and Managers. During significant winter weather events, the Sheriff will activate a Virtual Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and coordinate directly with local leaders, road crews, law enforcement, and weather data.

If winter weather begins impacting a specific city, township, or area, the Sheriff will work directly with that area’s Mayor, Manager, or Trustee to assess conditions and determine appropriate action.

This approach ensures:
• Decisions are localized
• Road conditions are accurately assessed
• Public safety actions are timely and appropriate
• Residents receive clear, accurate guidance


Snow Emergency Advisory – What This Means

A Snow Emergency Advisory is issued when winter weather is beginning to significantly impact a specific area of Lorain County.

At this stage:
• Snow and road conditions are deteriorating
• Local leadership and the Sheriff are actively coordinating
• Residents should use caution, limit travel when possible, and monitor updates
• Emergency services and road crews are preparing for worsening conditions

This advisory serves as an early warning to help residents make safe decisions before conditions become dangerous.

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Travel Ban – What This Means

A Travel Ban is issued when road conditions in a specific area have become dangerous or unsafe for travel.

At this stage:
• All roadways are closed to non-emergency personnel in specific areas or the county
• Travel is strongly discouraged and should only occur for true personal emergencies
• Individuals traveling during a Travel Ban may be subject to arrest
• The restriction remains in effect until conditions improve and it is lifted by the Sheriff

Travel Bans are used only when necessary to protect lives and allow emergency responders and road crews to operate safely.

01/27/2026

📢Attention: CANCELLATION OF ZONING BOARD OF APPEAL MEETING
Due to the extreme cold and wind chill conditions, the BZA members have agreed to postpone the January 27th, 2026 organizational meeting to Wednesday, February 4th, 2026 at 6:30 PM.