McDonald names president pro-tem

January 4, 2017

McDONALD — Village council named Martin Puckett as the new council president pro-tem for 2017, and he also will take on the duties of mayor for the first five months of the year. Puckett, who has served on council five years, will replace Mayor Glenn Holmes in filling the mayor’s duties until after the May primary when a new mayor will be elected. ‘‘I look forward to the challenge ahead and am excited to serve,’’ he said. Puckett said he is prepared to address infrastructure issues and water rates for the village, noting he does have ‘‘big shoes to fill’’ ...

Last city wellness center employee to leave this week

January 4, 2017

NILES — The last city employee of the wellness center is ending his tenure as athletic director Thursday. Mayor Tom Scarnecchia said he accepted Scott MacMillan’s resignation and that the city’s park director will oversee the facility for now. “It is with a heavy heart, because I love this facility and I hope it remains a community center,” MacMillan said. “But it is time; they are moving in a different direction, and I am ready to spend more time with my grandkids and parents.” MacMillan said he scheduled soccer events for the facility through March and lined up ...

On the record

January 4, 2017

Niles WHAT: Board of Control meeting Dec. 28 PRESENT: Mayor Tom Scarnecchia and Safety Service Director Jim DePasquale The board allocated and approved: l A contract with Wolford’s Roll Off Inc. for disposal of sludge from the Wastewater Treatment Facility; l $67,016.93 to vendors for city health care costs for the rest of 2016; l $600 to the Ohio Treasurer of State for a Law Enforcement Automated Data System monthly access fee with a Dynamic Multipoint Virtual Private Network connection; l $1,225 to vendors for a new recorder for city council; l $14,365 to the ...

Library news

January 4, 2017

ADULT PROGRAMS l Adult Book Chat — Book chat will continue to meet 6:30 p.m. the second Monday of the each month throughout the summer. Contact Carrie for details or to join the group at 330-652-1704, Ext. 7205. l Midday Mysteries Book Group — Do you specifically love reading cozy mysteries? Then this is the book club for you. Call 330-652-1704, Ext. 7212, to learn more about this new group. l One-on-one technology help — Tuesdays, appointment times 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. For individuals who need help learning how to use an e-reader or smartphone. l Get to Know Your Legislators ...

Weathersfield Twp. contracts with Regional Chamber

January 4, 2017

WEATHERSFIELD — In an effort to position itself to grow existing businesses and attract new business, Weathersfield Township has entered into a contract with the Regional Chamber of Commerce to provide customized economic development and related services. Under the terms of the one-year $20,000 contract, the chamber will provide to Weathersfield specific services that focus on economic development, government advocacy and marketing, under the leadership of Senior Vice President of Economic Development Sarah Boyarko, Vice President of Government Affairs Guy Coviello and Vice President ...

Niles Intermediate School honor roll

January 4, 2017

*Denotes all As FOURTH GRADE Austin Baez Olivia Borodziuk*** Zoey Bundy Ryleigh Cain Anthony Cesario*** Caiden Ciccia Mason Cormell Savanna Court*** Mia Crain*** Kyleigh Cronin Abby DellaValle*** Connor Duncan Ann Marie D’Urso*** Jaren Dye*** Alexi Elbon Alivia Hall*** Lincoln Harmicar Tyler Haydu*** Vanessa Henderson*** Jacob Holloway*** Jacklyn Jackson Daniel Jarome Kaden Johancen Brian Jones*** Aidan Keeley *** Erika Kellar Kelli Kover Ryan Lanham *** Kharma Longville Aniyah Marsh Rudolph Matland*** Vincent ...