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In today's newsletter:

  • What Boardman’s levy defeat could mean for emergency services
  • Veterans food card giveaway comes to Boardman Nov. 21
  • Theft arrests feature in Boardman’s latest police blotter

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Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)


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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Beautiful with clouds and sun, with a high of 62 and low of 44 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cooler with rain, temps: high: 49, low: 34.
  • Friday: A couple of showers, with a high of 41 and low of 32 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Boardman emergency services brace for impacts of levy loss (wfmj.com) — Boardman residents could see police and fire services reduced after voters narrowly rejected a levy expected to raise about $3.8 million annually. Trustee Steve Yacovone said there are no plans to cut responders, but service cuts will be needed. Trustees expect budget projections before the new year and plan public forums on the path forward.
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2. Veterans gift card giveaway to provide support during holiday season (wkbn.com) — Veterans can receive $75 food gift cards at Rulli Brothers on South Avenue in Boardman starting at 10 a.m. Nov. 21. The Tri-State Detachment Marine Corps League and Austintown VFW Post 4237 plan to distribute more than 200 cards while supplies last. Veterans must present proof of eligibility.
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3. Boardman police blotter for Nov. 9 (vindy.com) — Multiple theft arrests involving juveniles appear in Boardman’s police blotter covering Oct. 26 through Nov. 3, including incidents on Doral Drive and Boardman-Poland Road. Police also reported an Oct. 31 arrest on Willow Drive on charges including robbery, resisting arrest and assault on a police officer.
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4. Community leaders back data center development (vindy.com) — Boardman’s data center moratorium is drawing pushback from a new coalition of Mahoning Valley business, labor and education leaders. Coalition founders have met with the township’s zoning commission and argue that community benefit agreements offer a better path than bans, citing construction jobs and demand for local manufacturers’ products.
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5. Missing Boardman man found safe, police say (centredaily.com) — Andrew Appugliese, the 66-year-old Boardman man reported missing in September, has been found safe, police say. Boardman Police Chief Todd Werth said the Veterans Administration in Youngstown recently confirmed it was interacting with Appugliese, whose disappearance had prompted concern because of diminished mental capabilities.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Boardman

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