Lordstown

WHAT: Village council meeting Monday

PRESENT: Jessica Blank. Jamie Moseley, Robert Bond, Lamar Liming, Mark McGrail, Ron Radtka and Mayor Jackie Woodward

Council:

• Accepted the resignation of Charles Mendenhall as a police officer.

• Heard from Road Supervisor Martin Nelder that streetlights are being updated with LED lighting.

• Heard from Leon Robinson III of Lorain from Fresh Money Enterprises interested in being in the community and partnering with the local school district for STEM programs and pathways for young people.

• Announced an Easter egg hunt at 11 a.m. March 28 at the village administration building for children 12 and younger.

• Announced a community picnic May 16 at the park off Salt Springs Road. Council approved $2,000 for the picnic.

• Announced scrap tire collection June 8 to 15 with a limit of eight tires per household. Officials said there may also be a countywide collection.

• Announced veterans banner program orders will be taken through April 24 with banners to be placed on poles for Memorial Day.

• Bob Coupland

Lordstown

WHAT: Board of education meeting March 11

PRESENT: Cheryl Kistler, Niki Reid, William Catlin, Rebekkah Conn and Michelle Wells

The board:

• Recognized ninth grader Gannon Force at the high school in February on scoring 1,000 career points in basketball.

• Entered into an agreement with the Ohio Schools Council for the electricity purchase program.

• Approved a stipend of $2,500 to Lauren DeJulio to help assist with Education Management Information System for the rest of the school year.

• Approved fifth-grade teacher Tiffany Davis for sick leave for up to six weeks effective March 30.

• Bob Coupland