A strategic plan, labeled as a “roadmap for the future” of the Boardman Local School System has been completed at a cost of $29,500 by the Impact Group of Hudson, Oh. The study was commissioned in March.
      In its proposal to develop a strategic plan, the Impact Group told Boardman school officials “The timing is perfect to update the strategic plan that will combine Boardman’s rich traditions with an understanding of how they move forward for a productive future.”
      Some have viewed the newly-developed strategic plan as a precursor to a tax levy to raise funds for the construction of a new school building to replace Center Intermediate School.
      “Facilities are widely described as outdated and in need of improvement, with Center Intermediate School identified as the highest priority for repairs or replacement,” says a summary of the str...Read More >>

     photo/John A. Darnell jr.
       WORK ON A ROOF REPLACEMENT PROJECT on the steeple of St. Charles Church, Westview Dr. and Rt. 224 began last week. The project was needed after a severe windstorm damaged the steeple on Palm Sunday, 2023.

     DISTRICT CHAMPS: Boardman Community Baseball’s 12 and under all-star team claimed a district championship last week with a 7-2 victory over Poland in play at the Fields of Dreams. Members of the team are, kneeling, Kasen Root at left, and C.J. Acosta, at right. Standing, from left to right, Carter Powell, John Hazimihalis, Ryan Sutch, Grady Gozur, Leo Sikora, A.J. Limongi, Connor Pondillo, Michael Mills, Kyler Diaz, Max Cracraft. In back row, from left to right, Rick Gozur, coach; Donald Powell, manager; and Christian Acosta, coach.