CURRENTLY SERVING AS Acting Chief of the Boardman Fire Department is William Glaser. He is a 25-year veteran of the BFD. Chief Glaser is a licensed paramedic and served in 2003 as a Fire Prevention Officer. Glaser replaces Mark Pitzer who resigned his post to take a position with the Canfield Fire Department.

     Animal Charity of Ohio, located at 8459 Southern Blvd. in Boardman, the Humane Society serving Mahoning County, is temporarily suspending humane investigations and humane intakes due to a critical capacity and funding crisis.
      Protecting animals from cruelty and neglect is an essential part of Animal Charity’s nonprofit mission. It is the only organization in Mahoning County dedicated to conducting humane investigations and providing shelter and care for animals removed from situations involving cruelty or neglect. The suspension therefore creates a significant gap in the community’s ability to respond to animals suffering from cruelty and neglect.
      “This decision was not made lightly. Animal Charity does not have the resources necessary to accept new humane cases while providing appropriate care for the animals already in its custody,” the agency said., adding “Animal ...Read More >>

     Rockefeller Global Family Office, the wealth management division of Rockefeller Capital Management, has announced it is expanding its presence in Ohio with the addition of Jones Wealth Partners, headed by Sid Jones, of Boardman. The Jones Wealth Partners team oversees $2.3 billion in assets and advises high-net-worth and ultra-high-net worth individuals and multigenerational families, offering comprehensive wealth management strategies.
      Highly regarded as a leading team in the wealth management industry, they were recognized by Forbes as a Best-in-State Wealth Management Team from 2023-2026.
      The team is led by Private Advisor and Managing Director Jones, who has more than 40 years of experience helping clients navigate complexity and work towards their goals. He was recognized by Barron’s on its Top 1,500 Financial Advisors list from 2010-2026.
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