New director sees area as ‘hot spot’
Howland Community News / Kathleen Evanoff
Brian Prunty, of Stow, was recently appointed as assistant planning and zoning director for Howland Township. Prunty, who formerly worked with Soil and Water Conservation Districts in Stark and Trumbull counties, plans to bring his expertise in water conservation to help the township with its community development plans.
Township residents calling for a zoning inspector will be met with a new face beginning this month with the appointment of Brian Prunty as assistant planning and zoning director for Howland. Prunty was appointed to the position after former assistant director Kim Mascarella moved up to the director’s position. Prunty, who graduated from Kent State University with a degree in geology and earth science, hopes to use his expertise working with soil and water conservation to move the township to the future. ‘‘The township is a hot spot for development,’’ Prunty said. ‘‘Everyone’s leaving (U.S. Route) 422 and moving to Cortland Niles Road.’’ As development moves into the township, Prunty hopes to incorporate his ideas for storm water projects into any new construction. ‘‘Other departments have landscape mandates for beautification,’’ Prunty said. ‘‘These areas are used for beautification and help shade the parking lots and keep those areas cooler.
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Students learn to help others
For 10 days in December, students at Howland Middle School competed to win not only breakfast from their principal, but for the satisfaction of helping other kids who are struggling with illness.
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Howland Community News
The Mahoning River Corrider Redevelopment Project was the winner last fall of the first round of grants made available through the Fund for Our Economic Future.
Health courses are available in Howland
Howland Community News
The Howland Fire and EMS Training Center, 169 Niles Cortland Road, N.E., will be holding a Heartsaver First Aid course from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 16 and a Healthcare Provider Course from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 23.
Saving both energy, money
The typical U.S. family spends about $1,900 a year on home utility bills, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Unfortunately, a large portion of that energy is wasted because of inefficiency.
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Children are learning to ‘‘weave’’ Jesus into their lives through different activities and lessons as part of a new youth program at Howland United Methodist Church.
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Lowellville@McDonald Girls B-ball
Warren Snowplowing
Senior spa day
Champion historical group
Black History committee
LaBraes Horne Signs
John Stark Edwards House and Museum
Film crew
