Since 2011, the Kikel estate has given more than $8 million to Akron Children’s Mahoning Valley and, this year, an additional $1 million from the trust is supporting a variety of projects and initiatives.
      Angela, Josephine and Jenny Kikel, of 4718 Brookwood Rd., Boardman, were sisters who shared their resources and a common desire to help children in their community. They lived modestly, saved consistently and invested wisely, accumulating a surprisingly significant estate.
      The sisters passed away within one year of each other between 1997 and 1998 but, before their passing, established an estate plan that designated support for children in Mahoning Valley.
      The Kikel Charitable Trust is administered by Farmers Trust Company. This year, an additional $1 million from the trust is supporting these Akron Children’s Mahoning Valley projects:...Read More >>

     BY JOHN A. DARNELL JR.
      associate editor
      The Boardman Local School Board has given unanimous approval for a $673,400 re-roofing project at West Blvd. Elementary School, 6125 West Blvd; and has also unanimously approved a $141,429 project at Boardman High School and Center Intermediate School for the installation of speakers and related equipment.
      The roofing work at West Blvd. is scheduled to begin on Nov. 18 and will take 46 days to complete, according to the proposal approved by the school board.
      The proposal that has been approved was submitted by Building Technicians Corp., 2775 Hubbard Rd., Madison, Oh.
      “We propose to furnish all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, and other services required to successfully accomplish the work in accordance with the proje...Read More >>

     The Boardman Rotary Club will held its 49th Annual Oktoberfest crafts and arts show in Boardman Park on Sun., Sept. 28, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
      The annual Oktoberfest is the local Rotary’s largest single fundraising event.
      An expected 150 vendors fill the park for the one day event, that over 10,000 people attend each year. Aside from traditional arts and crafts, the show includes vendors offering jewelry, baked goods, personal products, and clothing; and a food court packed with everything from sausage sandwiches and fries to giant cinnamon rolls.
      Proceeds support several area projects and programs, including the Boardman Rotary Scholarship program that provides local graduates with funding to an accredited college, university or trades program; and organizations, such as the Boy Scouts of America Great Trail Council; and non-profits s...Read More >>