Skip to main content

Nearby Communities

State Edition

National Edition

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Boardman

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

šŸŒ± Boardmanā€™s Animal Charity cuts animal controlā€”what services are still available?

Boardman, Ohio Patch AM: a 4 min read

What's up Boardman! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • Boardmanā€™s Animal Charity cuts animal controlā€”what services are still available?
  • Boardman car windows smashed overnightā€”did thieves hit your complex?
  • How a Boardman Scout turned service hours into big future plans

Also on today's calendar: NF Strong 5K Walk for Neurofibromatosis.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

From our Partner
Today's Boardman Patch AM is brought to you in part by T-Mobile. After investing billions to light up their network from big cities to small towns, T-Mobile is America's best mobile network in the US, according to Ookla Speedtest. We thank T-Mobile for their support in helping to keep communities like ours connected and for making today's Boardman Patch AM possible.
Find a T-Mobile store near Boardman. Advertisement

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Breezy; a stray a.m. t-storm, with a high of 83 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Saturday: Sunshine, warm and less humid, temps: high: 86, low: 63. šŸŒ¶ Hot!
  • Sunday: A stray t-storm; not as warm, with a high of 77 and low of 54 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. ā€˜Critical financial challenges' force Animal Charity to suspend some operations (wkbn.com) ā€” Animal Charity of Ohio in Boardman is suspending its animal control services after a surge of costly intakes pushed the shelter into a financial crisis. Humane investigations and regular intakes will continue, but leaders warn the organizationā€™s survival depends on new funding and community help through volunteering, fostering, adopting, or donating as Mahoning County officials review the situation.
Ā Ā Ā 

2. Police respond after multiple residents report car vandalism (wkbn.com) ā€” Boardman police are investigating a string of car break-ins at apartment complexes on Forest Park Place and Glenwood Avenue, where several residents found windows smashed and purses, cash, and bank cards stolen. One victim saw fraudulent DoorDash charges attempted, while officers also recovered a black knife sheath and are working with property managers to review security footage.
Ā Ā Ā 

3. Scouts from Valley celebrate successes (vindy.com) ā€” Local Scoutsā€™ hard work is paying off, with 34 Eagle projects logging more than 19,000 service hours across Mahoning and nearby counties. Boardmanā€™s own Finn Patterson, a Life Scout from Pack 114 and Troop 60, shared how scouting shaped his family and his ambitions, from leadership roles to dreams of becoming an aerospace engineer.
Ā Ā Ā 

4. Federal price transparency rule: 500 hospitals not complying (cleveland.com) ā€” At least one hospital in Boardman is among more than 500 nationwide warned by federal officials for not fully complying with hospital price transparency rules. While Clevelandā€™s big systems avoided warnings, several Ohio communities, including Boardman, now face pressure to post clearer, consumer-friendly pricing or risk hefty annual penalties.
Ā Ā Ā 

5. Library officials respond to yet another challenge on Poland site (vindy.com) ā€” A major fight over relocating the Poland library branch could affect how Mahoning County library dollars are shared with communities like Boardman, Austintown and Canfield. Library leaders insist the move is fiscally responsible, while the Save Our Library group argues new sewer and construction costs make the project too expensive and wants trustees to reconsider at their Thursday meeting.
Ā Ā Ā 

šŸ“ø Around Boardman

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

šŸ—“ Upcoming Events in Boardman

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

ā˜… Featured events ā˜…

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

šŸ“£ Boardman Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

šŸ—“ Events Nearby

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

Ok Boardman! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

šŸ‘‰ Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you whatā€™s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoorĀ Ā Ā Ā  Share to Facebook

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Boardman

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Boardman

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.