Swanton Mayor - Neil Toeppe

05/21/2026

CONGRATULATIONS to Zack Holdridge who leads our Public Service Department!

05/14/2026

It’s Motorcycle Season
GRASS CLIPPINGS on roadways can be dangerous and even deadly for motorcycles.
Please keep your grass clippings off the roads.

05/14/2026

Eastbound on Airport at Main and at Hallett
TRAFIC SIGNAL UPDATE
There are new traffic signals with Left Turn Arrows.
They are up and functioning.
This should help reduce congestion and frustration when turning left when eastbound on Airport.
Westbound traffic will have a slight delay as eastbound traffic has a chance to turn north.

05/13/2026

Village Of Swanton, Ohio - FISCAL OFFICER

The Village of Swanton is currently seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Fiscal Officer to join our leadership team.
This role is vital to the financial operations and long-term success of our community, overseeing budgeting, financial reporting, payroll, compliance, and daily fiscal management for the Village. We are looking for someone who values transparency, accountability, collaboration, and public service.
Strong editing, organization, communication, and time management skills are essential for this position. The ability to manage multiple deadlines, maintain accuracy under pressure, and keep financial operations organized and moving efficiently is critical to the success of the role.
Salary for this position will range from $62,000 to $67,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.
Swanton is a community actively investing in infrastructure, economic development, and the future of local government operations. This position offers the opportunity to make a direct impact while working alongside a team committed to moving the Village forward.
Qualified candidates with municipal finance, accounting, or government fiscal experience are encouraged to apply.
If you or someone you know may be interested, please reach out or submit a resume to Village Administrator Shannon Shulters at [email protected]
More details of the job can be found on the Village website at www.villageofswantonohio.us

05/06/2026

Here is the Press Release with details about the hazmat issue at Swanton High School.

05/06/2026

HAZMAT - SWANTON HIGH SCHOOL
ALL CLEAR
A couple of chemicals were mixed in error in the chemistry lab.
No injuries, everyone is OK.
Swanton Fire Chief Kepling will be issuing a press release soon.

05/01/2026

WE DO NOT HAVE A GRASS HEIGHT POLICE FORCE
Recently a concern was raised about mowing of grass and what actions the village might take regarding unmown laws. Let me be very clear - the village does not go around with a ruler measuring your lawn height.
However, when we receive a complaint from a resident about a lawn that seems to need to be addressed, then we respond.
Someone recently mentioned on social media that if your grass exceeded 6 inches the village would come out and mow it and charge you an exorbitant fee. This was incorrect.
See the village ordinance below.
If we receive a complaint about grass exceeding 10 inches, we notify the resident and ask them to be in compliance within 7 days. If they cannot be in compliance within that time frame we try to work out a plan/timeframe for them to be in compliance.
We do not come out and mow lawns unless and until all options have been exhausted. This typically will only occur when there is a vacant property, and the owner cannot be found.

§ 92.02 NUISANCE PROHIBITED; DEFINED.
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(1) The presence on any premises of turf grasses exceeding ten inches in height.
§ 92.03 COMPLAINTS; INSPECTIONS OF PREMISES.
(A) Whenever a complaint is made or visual inspection discloses to the Village Administrator or designee of the existence of a public nuisance as defined in § 92.02, the Village Administrator or designee shall promptly inspect, or cause to be inspected by the Fire Chief, the premises on which it is alleged such public nuisance exists.

§ 92.04 ABATEMENT OF NUISANCES—STANDARD ABATEMENT.
(C) Standard notice of violation.
(1) In cases in which demolition is not required for abatement, an owner shall have seven calendar days from receipt of the notice of violation to take one of the following actions:
(a) Fully and completely abate the public nuisance;
(b) Work out a schedule, satisfactory to the Village Administrator or designee, for the nuisance abatement, with sufficient surety acceptable to the village to guarantee completion on schedule;

04/29/2026

PT Link’s new home on Main Street.

Happy to have you in downtown Swanton, PT Link Physical Therapy!

02/04/2026

Chatgpt made me look younger and Eileen photobombed it.