Boardman Park will stage its annual Father-Daughter Dance Night for daughters ages 5-13 years-old on five dates---Fri., Feb. 13; Sat., Feb. 14; Sun., 15 and Fri., Feb. 20 and Sat., Feb. 21. The dinner-dance will be held from 6-9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays; and 5-8 p.m. on Sunday. The event includes a catered dinner, a disc jockey will provide music for dancing and there will be crafts and some surprises. Semi-formal dress is encouraged. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Reservations are $25/daughters, $30 for Boardman residents and $40 for non-residents. For more information or reservation information call the park office at 330-726-8105.

     THE BOARDMAN BOARD OF EDUCATION HELD its annual reorganizational meeting last week and Candace Rivera was elected president of the board while John Landers will serve as vice president. Also, R. Scot Murray was sworn-in as the newest member of the school board. Murray replaces John Fryda who did not seek re-election. Pictured, in front row, from left to right, Rivera, Landers and Vickie Davis. In back row, from left to right, Tom Varley and Murray.

     Not only has “Joe” Dickey Electric energized a Boardman property now renovated to support area first responders, but the electrical contractor also brings unique connections to the project.
      The Clarence R. Smith Jr. Family Mahoning Valley First Responder Wellness Center on Raupp Ave. opened on October 28, 2025 which is national First Responders Day.
      The center serves as a dedicated space for training, peer support and mental health services for 152 agencies across Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties.
      The home originally belonged to the late Clarence Smith Jr., longtime chairman of Compco Industries.
      Smith was known for supporting first responders and giving back to various community causes and organizations. His family donated the residence for creation of the center.
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