Girard seeks chief

Girard seeks chief

GIRARD

Capt. John Norman has been acting chief of the Girard Police Department for several weeks, replacing Jeff Palmer, who has accepted a position as a major in charge of the criminal and civil divisions at the Trumbull County Sheriff’s Office.

Palmer begins his new duties at the same time as Paul Monroe, who takes office as sheriff Monday.

Palmer became Girard chief in March 2009 after serving with the department 20 years, nine of those as a captain.

Mayor James Melfi said Palmer has been using up accrued time off since early December. The Girard Civil Service Commission will begin the process in January of selecting a permanent chief.

Dog owner charged

GIRARD

The owner of a pit bull that killed another dog and injured two people before being shot by police Tuesday afternoon is facing charges.

Courtney Chupka, the dog’s owner, will answer to charges of violating Girard’s ordinance prohibiting the keeping of vicious dogs.

Chupka maintains the dog was cleared for adoption as a pet by staff at the Mahoning County dog pound.

Application supported

WARREN

The Trumbull County commissioners this week adopted a resolution of support for Howland Township’s application for Clean Ohio Fund money for a wetland acquisition program.

If successful, the grant will allow the township to acquire a 65-acre area in the Golden Triangle industrial area of Howland Township. The Golden Triangle is bounded roughly by North Park Avenue, the state Route 5 Bypass and Elm Road.

The township will preserve about 30 acres of wetlands to prevent flooding that occurs near several factories, including Liberty Steel and Trumbull Industries.

Park officials to meet

BOARDMAN

Boardman Township Park commissioners will have a monthly meeting at 8:30 a.m. today at the park office in the Georgeanna Parker Activity Center, 375 Boardman-Poland Road.

Trustees to meet

CANFIELD

The Cardinal Joint Fire District trustees will have a special meeting at 11 a.m. today at Station 1, 104 Lisbon St. The purpose of the meeting is to approve the 2017 temporary budget.

Board meeting

STRUTHERS

The Struthers school board will have a special meeting at 9 a.m. Saturday at the board office, 99 Euclid Ave. The purpose of the meeting is for board members to consider personnel matters. Action may be taken.