Thursday, February 16, 2017
Kuzman’s owes $21K in back taxes
GIRARD
Kuzman’s, a bar and dance hall that closed this year, owes more than $20,000 in back taxes to the city, according to Trumbull County Court records.
The city of Girard filed a lawsuit against the business Dec. 30, asking for $21,433 plus interest owed since 2009.
For five decades, Helen and John Kuzman ran the establishment, which was known for its polka music. John Kuzman died in 2010. Helen Kuzman died Jan. 27.
The building, at 1025 S. State St., is for sale. A broker with Metro Group Inc. said a buyer is interested.
Asked if a new owner would inherit the property’s tax debts, city Treasurer Mark Zuppo said that would be a matter for a court to decide. He added the lawsuit is still in an early stage. Calls to Kuzman’s were not returned.
Police raid suspected meth lab in Boardman
BOARDMAN
Police raided a suspected methamphetamine lab on Shields Road on Tuesday afternoon.
While serving a search warrant at 272 Shields, police, with assistance from the federal Drug Enforcement Agency, said they found “items in a box that appeared to have been used to manufacture the methamphetamine” in the garage. No one was home at the time of the search, according to a report.
Officers found a burnt spoon and metal pipe, various liquids, a box of Sudafed, a can of Drano, a plastic beaker, a coffee filter and other items. No arrest was made at the time.
The potential charges listed in the report are manufacturing methamphetamine in the vicinity of a juvenile, possession of chemicals to manufacture drugs in the vicinity of a juvenile and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Treasurer to resign
AUSTINTOWN
Mary Ann Herschel, treasurer for the Austintown School District, announced her intent to step down from the position for personal reasons at Wednesday night’s school board meeting. Her resignation takes effect Feb. 28.
The board voted to appoint assistant Treasurer Arthur J. Ginnetti to the job. Herschel will take over Ginnetti’s position, and she intends to remain assistant treasurer until her retirement.
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