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DeWine opposes any efforts to nationalize elections

BOARDMAN — Gov. Mike DeWine said he opposes President Donald Trump’s consideration of nationalizing elections. “Our Constitution is pretty clear,” DeWine, a Republican, said during a Tuesday stop in Boardman. “Our elections are conducted by each state. In Ohio, we conduct elections ...

Man dies in Boardman house fire

BOARDMAN — A local man is dead after a house fire. Boardman fire Chief Mark Pitzer said his department responded to a call at 3910 Risher Drive at 12:50 a.m. Tuesday morning, arriving five minutes later with three engines. “The neighbor heard some popping, looked out her window, and saw ...

Boardman trustees voice support for county sales tax

BOARDMAN — Mahoning County Engineer Patrick Ginnetti brought his sales tax renewal pitch to the township Monday. Trustees at their regular meeting said they wholeheartedly support renewing the county’s 0.25% sales tax that supports road and bridge repairs, and Ginnetti said he knows all ...

W.Va. data plant’s air quality permit upheld

CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Air Quality Board has upheld an air quality permit for the proposed Ridgeline power plant and data center in Tucker County. The decision denied an appeal from three citizen groups, Tucker United, the West Virginia Highlands Conservancy and the Sierra Club, ...

Brotherly fun in the snow

NEW MIDDLETOWN — Midwinter can bring plenty of grey skies, doldrums, boredom and a chilly attitude toward any kind of outdoor activity. But two brothers with an ambitious idea and some ingenuity turned a frosty weekend into a chance for some colorful family fun. The result has brought joy ...