Mahoning County Auditor Ralph Meacham has again released a summary of School District Financial Statistics for the 14 school districts in Mahoning County. The data was compiled from Cupp reports, five year forecasts and salary information provided by school district treasurers.
      In addition to the financial information, the data shows enrollment in the Boardman Local School System has declined by 14 per cent since Fiscal Year 2019.
      According to the county auditor’s report, in 2019, enrollment in the Boardman Local Schools was 4,446; and in Fiscal Year 2022 enrollment dipped to 3,819.
      “This report is not meant to be comprehensive, but rather to show relevant financial and demographic data to taxpayers in a comparative format,” Meacham said, adding “All information contained in the report is public information, as is the information is av...Read More >>

     Sunday, October 1st, Boardman Rotary will hold its 47th annual Oktoberfest, an outdoor arts and crafts event, on Sun., Oct. 1 at Boardman Park. Doors open at 9:00 a.m.
      More than 150 vendors fill the park for this one-day event that draws over 15,000 people annually. Aside from traditional arts and crafts, the show includes vendors offering jewelry, baked goods, custom products, and clothing. A food court will be filled with all the local favorites from sausage sandwiches, fries, and sweet treats for all to enjoy.
      The YMCA of Boardman will provide entertainment packed with physical exercise and fun for kids and families. Live performances will be held throughout the day at the Maag Pavilion and the Boardman Spartan Marching Band will march down the midway.
      All funds raised at this event support local schools, organizations, and non-profits s...Read More >>

     Property Owner Given Final Notice To Clean The Site Up
     
      BY JOHN A. DARNELL JR.
      associate editor
      The Seventh District Court of Appeals has upheld a Mahoning County Common Pleas verdict that sentenced a woman to a suspended 30-day jail sentence (while placed under two years of community control) after she was found guilty of criminal trespassing (reduced from the original charge of breaking and entering) into a home in the historic Newport Glen neighborhood.
      An Akron-based attorney, Don Pond, appointed at public cost, claimed in the appeal that when convicted, Desmonique Hammonds, 33, was not given her ‘right’ to address the trial court judge, Anthony D’Apolito, during sentencing, and as well, the court abused its discretion in giving the woman a suspended jail sentenc...Read More >>