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On the record – Girard

WHAT: City council meeting Monday PRESENT: Reynald Paolone, John Moliterno, Lily Martuccio, Tod Latell, Wes Steiner, Thomas Grumley, James Clark and Mayor Mark Zuppo ABSENT: Keith Schubert Council: • Heard from Safety Service Director Mark Ragozine about seeking an H20 Ohio ...

Girard commission gives approval for housing development

GIRARD — The Girard Planning Commission voted 5-0 Tuesday to approve plans, with some modifications, for the Maplewood Estates housing development planned for northern Girard. Developer Jason Altobelli of Altobelli Real Estate in Niles met with the commission to discuss his housing ...

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 ...

Firefighters battle Girard blaze

GIRARD — A family reportedly escaped a house fire this morning in a home at the corner of Jones Court and West 2nd Street, but the home appeared to be a total loss. Neighbors at the scene said the family living in the house were able to get out, but a pet cat was missing and presumed to have ...

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 ...