Meeting on Tues., Mar. 10, Boardman Township Trustees announced two persons are finalists for the post of township administrator.
      Current administrator Jason Loree has been battling health issues that are forcing him out of office. Loree has led township government for almost 20 years.
      More than 100 persons submitted applications for the job that carries an annual salary of $120,000 to $130,000.
      Finalists under consideration to replace Loree are Mark Ragozine, who has served since Feb., 2025 at safety service director in Girard, Oh.; and Brian Blad, for mayor of Pocatello, Idaho, who lost his re-election bid last November after serving four terms, 16 years, in the post.