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Mount Sterling, Ohio

Mount Sterling is a village in Madison County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,945 at the 2020 census. It is a part of the Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.73 sqmi, all land.

History
Mount Sterling was laid out in 1826 or 1828 by John J. Smith, Esq. of Mount Sterling, Kentucky, named after Smith's hometown, and recorded at London on June 26, 1829. The Mount Sterling Post Office was established on June 8, 1830, with Rowland Wilson as the first postmaster. The post office was discontinued on November 15, 1831, but re-established on April 6, 1832. The town was incorporated on March 12, 1845, and the corporation limits expanded in 1873. As of 1875, the community contained three churches, one bank, five dry goods stores, three grocery stores, two drug stores, one hotel, two harness shops, one hardware store, one stove store, two boot and shoe stores, two blacksmith shops, a carriage manufacturing company, one wagon shop, four physicians, and one flour mill. As of 1915, the town was lighted by electricity, had a city waterworks, and contained two grain elevators, one opera house, one high school, one grade school, and multiple churches and stores.

Demographics
As of 1875, the population was 600, and 1200 in 1915.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,782 people, 738 households, and 456 families residing in the village. The population density was 1030.1 PD/sqmi. There were 841 housing units at an average density of 486.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.5% White, 0.3% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.0% of the population.

There were 738 households, of which 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.1% were married couples living together, 14.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.2% were non-families. 31.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.98.

The median age in the village was 36.3 years. 24.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.9% were from 25 to 44; 26.1% were from 45 to 64; and 13.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.5% male and 52.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,865 people, 780 households, and 497 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,897.9 PD/sqmi. There were 828 housing units at an average density of 842.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.32% White, 0.21% African American, 0.32% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 0.86% from other races, and 1.18% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.98% of the population.

There were 780 households, out of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.7% were married couples living together, 14.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.2% were non-families. 32.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.7% under the age of 18, 10.4% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 19.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 86.7 males. For every 100 womenage 18 and over, there were 84.5 men.

The median income for a household in the village was $33,412, and the median income for a family was $40,543. Males had a median income of $32,264 versus $25,819 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,138. About 7.9% of families and 9.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.3% of those under age 18 and 9.8% of those age 65 or over.

Government
As of 2020, the mayor is Marci Darlington.

The village had a small police department. In September 2011, all the paid officers except Chief Mike McCoy were laid off due to budget problems. In March 2012, the press reported that a part-time officer used a Taser to subdue a nine-year-old boy. As a result of the incident, the chief was suspended for three days while state officials investigated shutting down the department. The Chief later announced his resignation, officially for reasons unrelated to the taser incident. Since then, the Madison County Sheriff's Office has taken over.

In June 2016, Village Administrator Joe Johnson was arrested on various counts of fraud and theft and the Village was placed under the supervision of the Auditor of the State of Ohio. A year later, Mr. Johnson was convicted of committing various crimes and thefts estimated to be in excess of $1 million as was sentenced to over 10 years in jail.

Instead of a Village Administrator, a Physical Manager has been appointed by the State Auditor.

Notable people

 * John W. Bricker, Senator and 54th Governor of Ohio
 * John W. Galbreath, philanthropist
 * Bob Hill, basketball coach

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South Solon, Ohio

South Solon is a village in Madison County, Ohio, United States. The population was 329 at the 2020 census. Despite their similar names, South Solon is not adjacent to the city of Solon, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland in Cuyahoga County. The two towns are approximately 170 mi apart.

History
As of 1875, the community contained a post office, one grocery store, and one blacksmith shop. The village's community building was constructed in 1938 by the Public Works Administration at an estimated cost of $25,454.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.25 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 355 people, 123 households, and 94 families living in the village. The population density was 1420.0 PD/sqmi. There were 145 housing units at an average density of 580.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.9% White, 0.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.5% of the population.

There were 123 households, of which 38.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.9% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 23.6% were non-families. 17.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.89 and the average family size was 3.18.

The median age in the village was 37.5 years. 24.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.4% were from 25 to 44; 26% were from 45 to 64; and 11.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.7% male and 49.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 405 people, 141 households, and 108 families living in the village. The population density was 2,033.3 PD/sqmi. There were 152 housing units at an average density of 763.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.01% White, 0.25% Native American, 0.49% Asian, and 0.25% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.99% of the population.

There were 141 households, out of which 40.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.0% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.7% were non-families. 16.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.87 and the average family size was 3.25.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 31.4% under the age of 18, 10.6% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 17.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 103.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.4 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $34,583, and the median income for a family was $38,750. Males had a median income of $28,456 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,152. About 8.4% of families and 10.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.5% of those under age 18 and 3.6% of those age 65 or over.

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West Jefferson, Ohio

West Jefferson is a village in Madison County, Ohio, United States. The population was 4,137 at the 2020 census. Located along U.S. Route 40, the village has a fairly close relationship with the surrounding township, which include various out-of-corporation-limit neighborhoods (including Haymarket Road, Olmstead Road, Forrest Lake Estates, Goodson Road/Enchanted Valley, and North and South Road).

History
West Jefferson was originally called New Hampton, and under the latter name was platted c. 1831. A post office called West Jefferson has been in operation since 1833.

2021 shooting
On May 24, 2021, a mass shooting occurred at an apartment complex in West Jefferson. Three men and one woman were killed, with three of the victims being found inside the building and one outside. A motive has not been determined for the shooting. On June 14, a suspect was arrested and charged with the killings. The shooting marked West Jefferson's first homicides since April 2012. In February 2024, the shooter, John Steckel, was convicted of four counts of aggravated murder for the shooting and was sentenced to life without parole.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 4.87 sqmi, of which 4.85 sqmi is land and 0.02 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 4,222 people, 1,617 households, and 1,149 families residing in the village. The population density was 870.5 PD/sqmi. There were 1,709 housing units at an average density of 352.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.6% White, 0.5% African American, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 1,617 households, of which 35.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.3% were married couples living together, 13.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.9% were non-families. 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.02.

The median age in the village was 38.5 years. 25.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.4% were from 25 to 44; 25.6% were from 45 to 64; and 15.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.9% male and 51.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,331 people, 1,631 households, and 1,180 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,306.0 PD/sqmi. There were 1,704 housing units at an average density of 513.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.01% White, 0.02% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.09% from other races, and 0.55% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.58% of the population.

There were 1,631 households, out of which 36.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.5% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.6% were non-families. 22.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.4% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 95.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.7 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $41,949, and the median income for a family was $50,046. Males had a median income of $36,073 versus $26,734 for females. The per capita income for the village was $20,425. About 6.1% of families and 5.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.6% of those under age 18 and 6.5% of those age 65 or over.

Library
West Jefferson is served by the Hurt/Battelle Memorial Library. In 2005, the library loaned more than 81,000 items to its 9,500 cardholders. Total holdings are over 57,000 volumes with over 60 periodical subscriptions. The Library also has a large collection of VHS tapes.

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Austintown, Ohio

Austintown is an unincorporated community and census-designated place within Austintown Township, Mahoning County, Ohio, United States. The population was 29,594 at the 2020 census. Located directly west of Youngstown, it is a suburb of the Youngstown–Warren metropolitan area.

History
Austintown Township was founded in 1793 as township 2, range 3 of the Connecticut Western Reserve by purchase from the Connecticut Land Company. It was surveyed as a parcel of land 5 mi on each side, as were other townships of the Connecticut Western Reserve. Austintown was named for Warren resident and Western Reserve judge Calvin Austin. In 1794, John McCollum of New Jersey became the first settler. Throughout the 19th century, the township slowly grew; by 1880, coal miners and their families increased the population to 2,502. A post office called Orange was established on November 15, 1815, and its name was changed to Austintown on May 6, 1872. It ceased operation on May 15, 1917, forwarding mail to West Austintown, Ohio. After World War II, Austintown experienced a population boom as suburban spillover from Youngstown crept into the eastern part of the township, whilst the central Austintown community grew along Ohio State Route 46. The census-designated place of Austintown was formally established by the U.S. Census Bureau in 1980, consisting of the urban portions of the township.

Geography
The Austintown CDP takes up slightly less than half of the area of Austintown Township, largely on the eastern side of the township, where it abuts the western border of the city of Youngstown.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 30.2 km2, of which 30.1 sqkm is land and 0.1 sqkm, or 0.29%, is water.

Ohio State Route 11 is a north-south freeway which passes through the CDP, with access from Exit 39. Interstate 680 passes east-to-west through the northern part of the CDP but provides no access. Interstate 80 passes to the north of the CDP, with access from Exit 223.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 31,627 people, 13,419 households, and 8,762 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 2,709.3 PD/sqmi. There were 14,179 housing units at an average density of 1,214.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 92.51% White, 5.09% African American, 0.14% Native American, 0.59% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.43% from other races, and 1.21% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.83% of the population.

There were 13,419 households, out of which 25.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.6% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.7% were non-families. 30.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 20.9% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 90.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.7 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $38,216, and the median income for a family was $47,507. Males had a median income of $36,797 versus $23,733 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $19,087. About 6.2% of families and 8.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.4% of those under age 18 and 6.9% of those age 65 or over.

Estimates produced by the Census Bureau's American Community Survey program revealed that, by 2007, the percentage of individuals below the poverty line had risen to 13.8%.

Education
Children in Austintown are served by the Austintown Local School District. The current schools serving Austintown are:
 * Austintown Elementary School – grades K-2
 * Austintown Intermediate School – grades 3-5
 * Austintown Middle School – grades 6-8
 * Austintown Fitch High School – grades 9-12

Austintown has a public library, a branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

Notable people

 * Kenneth Carano, member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 59th district
 * Aylett R. Cotton, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Iowa's 2nd district
 * Ron Gerberry, member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 59th district
 * Irv Holdash, National Football League center and linebacker
 * Laura Liu, judge for the Illinois Appellate Court for the 1st District
 * Mike McGlynn, former National Football League guard
 * Munnycat, indie pop duo
 * Brian O'Nora, Major League Baseball umpire
 * Jasper Packard, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana's 11th & At-large district
 * Billy Price, active National Football League center for the New York Giants
 * George Shuba, Major League Baseball outfielder and pinch hitter, remembered for breaking down the league color barrier by shaking hands with Jackie Robinson
 * Davanzo Tate, former National Football League and Canadian Football League defensive back

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Beloit, Ohio

Beloit is a village in southwestern Mahoning County, Ohio, United States. The population was 903 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Youngstown–Warren metropolitan area.

History
Beloit had its start in the late 1840s by the building of the railroad through that territory. It was originally called Smithfield Station, and the name Beloit was adopted in 1863. The name Beloit is a transfer from Beloit, Wisconsin.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.99 sqmi, of which 0.98 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

2020 census
As of the 2020 census, there were 903 people and 456 households living in Beloit. The racial makeup was 94.5% White, 1% Hispanic or Latino and >1% each African American, Native American, or some other race, with 7% of the population identifying as two or more races. 0.4% of the population speak a language other than English at home.

Of the families in Beloit, 23.1% were under 18 years of age, the average family size was 2.92 people, and 29.1% were never married. 18% are disabled and 4.2% are living without health insurance.

The median household income was $40,833, 8.8% were living in poverty, and of those living in poverty, 26.6% were male and 73.3% were female. 12.8% have a bachelor's degree of higher, 73.6% are enrolled in K-12 education. 6% are under 5, 17.9% are 6-19, 59.2% are 20-64, and 16.8% are 65 or older. The median age is 40.8. 40.6% are male and 59.3% are female.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 978 people, 425 households, and 275 families living in the village. The population density was 998.0 PD/sqmi. There were 468 housing units at an average density of 477.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.3% White, 0.3% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.4% Asian, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 0.3% of the population.

There were 425 households, of which 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.7% were married couples living together, 14.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.3% were non-families. 31.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.86.

The median age in the village was 43.4 years. 23.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.9% were from 25 to 44; 26.3% were from 45 to 64; and 22.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.6% male and 52.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,024 people, 426 households, and 287 families living in the village. The population density was 1,332.9 PD/sqmi. There were 452 housing units at an average density of 588.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.54% White, 0.29% African American, 0.10% Asian, 0.10% from other races, and 0.98% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 0.10% of the population.

There were 426 households, out of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.1% were married couples living together, 14.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.6% were non-families. 28.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 23.3% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 20.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 83.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.5 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $32,279, and the median income for a family was $40,096. Males had a median income of $31,042 versus $19,615 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,359. About 8.7% of families and 10.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.4% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.

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Boardman Township, Ohio

Boardman Township is one of the fourteen townships of Mahoning County, Ohio, United States. The population was 40,213 at the 2020 census. A suburb directly south of Youngstown, it is the second largest municipality in the Youngstown–Warren metropolitan area and is a major retail hub for the region.

History
The community of Boardman was founded by Elijah Boardman, a land agent of the Connecticut Land Company and later U.S. Senator, in the late 1790s as township 1, range 2 within the Connecticut Western Reserve. The township was formally established in 1806, although the township government lists it as 1805 on its seal, documents, and signage. It is the only Boardman Township statewide. Boardman was traditionally an agricultural community with grain crops and apple orchards throughout the 19th century. Around the turn of the century, the railroad led to Southern Park, a horse racing facility on Washington Boulevard. Thus, the area was an early draw for Youngstown urbanites. Because of its agricultural nature and proximity to Youngstown, Boardman was ripe for strip development starting as early as 1950. Around this time, the northern areas of the township were developed into suburban spillover from Youngstown's south side.

Edward J. DeBartolo Sr., a shopping mall developer from Youngstown, began his company in Boardman. Boardman Plaza on U.S. Route 224 was one of the first strip malls in the country. Established in 1950 by DeBartolo, the plaza had three full-service grocery stores within a few hundred feet of each other. Today one must travel at least 3 mi to get the same food service. Later, circa 1970, DeBartolo opened the more contemporary Southern Park Mall near the intersection of US 224 and Market Street. Also around 1950, the Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company, one of the largest steel manufacturers in the country, opened a headquarters complex in Boardman across from the DeBartolo Corporation. Here, a whole new "suburban" work environment was started; with a white shirt dress code, it was antiseptic and wholly removed from the dirt and grit of the steel mills farther north. When the Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company closed in 1977, a large campus was left for others to develop. Today, the former headquarters is the center of the Southwoods Health medical campus as well as a branch of Youngstown State University and various restaurants.

The fast food chain Arby's opened its first location in Boardman in 1964. The chain moved to a new building in the 1990s across the street from the original building on Route 224 next to St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church where it currently operates. The Arby's is owned and operated by the now internationally known chain. The original building was occupied by a bird shop until 2021 and is now vacant.

The township has numerous listings on the National Register of Historic Places, including St. James Episcopal Church, the oldest structure in the township, Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Southern Park Stable, the Forest Glen Estates Historic District, the Mill Creek Park Historic District, and the Newport Village Historic District.

Geography
Centered at 41°2'20" North, 80°39'55" West in the central part of the county, it borders the following townships and municipalities:
 * Youngstown – north
 * Struthers – northeast
 * Poland Township and Poland – east
 * Springfield Township – southeast
 * Beaver Township – south
 * Canfield Township – west
 * Austintown Township – northwest corner

There are no incorporated communities within Boardman Township, although a portion of it was formerly listed as the census-designated place of Boardman until 2020. Parts of the village of Poland in the east and the city of Youngstown in the northeast occupy areas originally zoned to Boardman Township. Within Boardman, there are numerous neighborhoods, including the Newport Village Historic District.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 61.6 km2, of which 60.9 km2 is land and 0.7 km2, or 1.11%, is water.

Neighborhoods
• Applewood Acres

• Beechwood

• Boardman Park

• Cadillac Estates

• Christine Valley

• Cranberry Run Village

• Elmwood Place

• Forest Glen Estates

• Forest Garden

• The Heathers

• Herron Heights

• Hitchcock Woods

• Indianola Heights

• Glen Park Estates

• Glenview Acres

• Golf Land Estates

• Jefferson Heights

• Lake Forest

• Lockwood Village

• McKays Corners

• Millwood Park

• Mill Creek Estates

• Mount Vernon Woods

• New England Lanes

• Newport Village

• North Newton Farm

• Park Harbor

• Park View Estates

• Poland Crest

• The Reserve

• Ridgewood Estates

• Roland Heights

• Rosewood

• Shadyside

• Sherwood Forest

• Skyline Manor

• South Park Heights

• Southgate Park

• Tippwood Dell

• Truesdale

• Utopia

• Westward

• Willows

• Valley Stream

Demographics
According to the 2019 American Community Survey and 2020 census, there were 40,213 people, 17,477 households, and 10,171 families residing in the township. The population density was 660.3 people per sq. km. The racial makeup of the township was 83.5% White, 7.51% African American, 1.82% Asian, 0.16% American Indian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.23% from other races, and 5.72% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.76% of the population.

Economy
Boardman is a large, sprawling suburb. It is a busy community south of Youngstown composed of many businesses, being one of the main retail hubs of the Mahoning Valley. Its main competitor is the northern U.S. Route 422 "Strip" in Niles, Ohio, a similar suburb of Warren.

The primary corridor of development is along U.S. Route 224, with commercial space along almost the entirety of the township's length of the road except a portion zoned to Mill Creek Park. Running north-south, Ohio State Route 7 is also a primary artery of commercial development, with important centers such as the St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital located along this route. At the intersection of Routes 7 and 224 lies Southern Park Mall, which is the largest single shopping destination in Mahoning County. Furthermore, a new area of development is surging along the South Avenue artery which parallels the southern extension of Interstate 680 between its Midlothian and Western Reserve Road exits. The location of Boardman at the meeting point of several major local roadways allows it to be a center of commercial activity amongst the southern suburbs of the Youngstown–Warren area.

Boardman abuts one of the Youngstown area's most popular attractions, Mill Creek Park. Within the park grounds, there is an 11 acre rose garden, several small waterfalls, a lily pond with geese and turtles, marshlands, and Lanterman's Mill, where grain is ground daily. In addition, there is a 36-hole golf course.

Government
The township is governed by a three-member board of trustees, who are elected in November of odd-numbered years to a four-year term beginning on the following January 1. Two are elected in the year after the presidential election and one is elected in the year before it. There is also an elected township fiscal officer, who serves a four-year term beginning on April 1 of the year after the election, which is held in November of the year before the presidential election. Vacancies in the fiscal officership or on the board of trustees are filled by the remaining trustees. The board employs a township administrator for day-to-day administration of township services. The current members of the board of trustees are Brad Calhoun, Tom Costello, and Larry Moliterno, and the current township administrator is Jason Loree.

Education
The Boardman Local School District manages public education within most of the township and some surrounding areas. It consists of Boardman High School (grades 9–12), Boardman Glenwood Junior High School (grades 7–8), Boardman Center Intermediate School (grades 4–6), Robinwood Lane Elementary School, Stadium Drive Elementary School, and West Boulevard Elementary School (all K–3). Certain outlying areas of the township are managed by the Canfield Local School District, the Poland Local School District, and the Youngstown City School District.

Boardman is also home to a private school, namely the Catholic St. Charles School (grades K-8), although further private schools exist in neighborhoods of Youngstown that abut Boardman such as Valley Christian School (grades K-12) and the Montessori School of the Mahoning Valley (grades K-8).

Boardman has a public library, a branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

Located in Boardman is also the Boardman Training Center, a post-secondary education facility that focuses on preparing students for healthcare certifications in months.

Notable people

 * Homer C. Blake, United States Navy flag officer
 * Elijah Boardman, United States Senator from Connecticut and founder of Boardman Township
 * Ricardo Condori, long-distance runner
 * Dana DeLorenzo, actress, former radio personality and producer
 * Terence Dials, former professional basketball player
 * D. J. Durkin, American football coach, defensive coordinator at Texas A&M
 * John Greco, former professional American football guard
 * Elizabeth Hartman, actress
 * Mary Ellen Kay, television and film actress
 * Bernie Kosar, former professional American football quarterback best known for roles with the Cleveland Browns and Miami Dolphins
 * Corey Linsley, professional American football center for the Los Angeles Chargers
 * Maureen McGovern, singer and Broadway actress
 * Norm Purucker, collegiate American football player
 * Amy Salerno, member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 23rd district
 * Joe Schiavoni, judge, former Minority Leader of the Ohio Senate
 * Jason Spitz, former professional American football center
 * Sue Thomas, first deaf FBI agent, author
 * Steve Vallos, former professional American football center

title: Boardman Township, Ohio


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Campbell, Ohio

Campbell is a city in eastern Mahoning County, Ohio, United States, along the Mahoning River. The population was 7,852 at the 2020 census. Located directly southeast of Youngstown, it is a suburb of the Youngstown–Warren metropolitan area.

Campbell was first called East Youngstown and this designation still appears on real estate deeds between 1902 and 1926, when the city was renamed for local industrialist James Campbell, then chairman of the Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company.

History
In 1902, the Youngstown Iron Sheet and Tube Company established a factory near the Mahoning River in what was then Coitsville Township. A settlement grew around the factory, called East Youngstown, due to its location just southeast from downtown Youngstown. The village was incorporated in 1908, as its population swelled with young immigrants to work in the steel industry. Many immigrants to the village were Greeks.

The plant, which would later be known as the Campbell Works, contained four blast furnaces, twelve open hearth furnaces, several blooming mills, two Bessemer converters, a slabbing mill, a butt-weld tube mill, a 79 in hot strip mill, seamless tube mills, and 9 in and 12 in bar mills. Due to the imbalance of ironmaking and steelmaking facilities at the two plants, rail shipments of molten iron "hot metal" were sent from Campbell to the company’s Brier Hill Works from 1937 until 1979. In 1916, Sheet and Tube workers at the East Youngstown plant rioted during a strike over working conditions, which resulted in most of the town's business district being burned to the ground. The strike was quelled by the arrival of National Guard troops. After the riots, the company erected a series of townhouses known as "Iron Soup" that were the first prefabricated concrete home development in the world. In 1926, the city was renamed to recognize James Anson Campbell, president of the iron company during the founding of the city.

The company abruptly closed its Campbell Works and furloughed 5,000 workers on September 19, 1977, a day remembered locally as "Black Monday."

Campbell is sometimes referred to as the "City of Churches" because of the wide variety of religious structures found throughout the community.

Geography
Campbell is located on the north bank of the Mahoning River. The city has a total area of 3.74 sqmi, of which 3.71 sqmi is land and 0.03 sqmi is water.

2000 census
As of the 2000 United States Census, there were 9,460 people, 3,729 households, and 2,602 families in the city. The population density was 2,548/sqmi (984/km$2$). There were 4,099 housing units at an average density of 1,104/sqmi (426/km$2$). The racial makeup of the city was 77.21% White, 16.69% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 3.48% from other races, and 2.32% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.97% of the population.

There were 3,729 households, out of which 28.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.9% were married couples living together, 18.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.2% were non-families. 28.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.10.

The city population contained 25.0% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 23.9% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 21.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,803, and the median income for a family was $37,500. Males had a median income of $33,558 versus $20,121 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,981. About 16.1% of families and 18.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

76.8% spoke English, 8.7% Greek, 8.5% Spanish, 2.7% Italian, and 1.8% Slovak.

2010 census
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 8,235 people, 3,393 households, and 2,209 families in the city. The population density was 2,218/sqmi (857/km$2$). There were 3,974 housing units at an average density of 1071/sqmi (413/km$2$). The racial makeup of the city was 69.1% White, 21.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 5.2% from other races, and 3.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 15.8% of the population.

There were 3,393 households, of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.5% were married couples living together, 19.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.9% were non-families. 31.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.03.

The median age in the city was 41.5 years. 23.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.7% were from 25 to 44; 26.8% were from 45 to 64; and 19.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.4% male and 52.6% female.

2020 census
According to the 2020 United States census, Campbell had a population of 7,852. Of which, 50.7% were non-hispanic White, 22.2% were non-hispanic Black, 22.1% were Hispanic/Latino, 0.3% were Asian, 4.7% were mixed or other.

Education
Children in Campbell are served by the Campbell City School District. The current schools serving Campbell are:
 * Campbell Elementary/Middle School – grades K-6
 * Campbell Memorial High School – grades 7-12

Campbell has one public library, a branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

Notable people

 * Betty Allen, opera mezzo-soprano
 * Andy Cvercko, National Football League guard
 * The Edsels, doo-wop quartet
 * Sloko Gill, National Football League center
 * Ralph Goldston, National Football League and Canadian Football League running back and defensive back
 * Johnny Kucab, Major League Baseball pitcher
 * Mike Modak, Major League Baseball pitcher
 * George D. Tablack, Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 52nd district
 * William Toti, retired U.S. Navy captain, author, photographer and military technology corporate executive
 * Melanie Valerio, former competition swimmer and Olympic gold medalist

title: Campbell, Ohio


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Canfield, Ohio

Canfield is a city in central Mahoning County, Ohio, United States. The population was 7,699 as of the 2020 census. It is located at the intersection of U.S. Routes 62 and 224 about 8 mi southwest of Youngstown and is a suburb of the Youngstown–Warren metropolitan area.

History

Canfield Township was established in 1798 as township number 1 in range 3 by purchase from the Connecticut Land Company in the Connecticut Western Reserve. It was purchased by six men, although the majority was owned by Judson Canfield, a land agent. The township took his name in 1800. Canfield's first settlers arrived shortly after surveying was initiated in 1798, primarily from Connecticut, although waves of German immigrants around 1805 and Irish around 1852 would occur. Goods were transported initially by horse and wagon about 55 miles (91 km) from Pittsburgh; later, the Beaver Canal served as the primary method for commerce. By 1805, Canfield had approximately 17 homes, a store and a school; it became a trade center for the region.

Canfield was part of Trumbull County until 1846, when the counties in the area were redefined and Mahoning County emerged as a new county. Canfield was made the county seat in 1846 and incorporated in 1849, igniting a three decade long feud with larger Youngstown on which should be the seat. The Ohio State Legislature voted to move the seat to Youngstown in 1874. After the removal of the seat of government, Canfield became the center of the farming community in central Mahoning County. It is home to many examples of classic revival architecture, such as the mid-19th century Charles Ruggles House and Judge Eben Newton House on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.61 sqmi, of which 4.58 sqmi is land and 0.03 sqmi is water. It is surrounded by Canfield Township.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 7,515 people, 3,073 households, and 2,196 families residing in the city. The population density was 1640.8 PD/sqmi. There were 3,306 housing units at an average density of 721.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.4% White, 0.4% African American, 0.1% Native American, 1.8% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.5% of the population.

There were 3,073 households, of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.7% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.5% were non-families. 26.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.96.

The median age in the city was 45.8 years. 23.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.4% were from 25 to 44; 32.1% were from 45 to 64; and 19% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.0% male and 52.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 7,374 people, 2,917 households, and 2,143 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,588.1 PD/sqmi. There were 3,043 housing units at an average density of 655.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.27% White, 1.29% Asian, 0.45% African American, 0.04% Native American, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.33% from other races, and 0.58% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.84% of the population.

There were 2,917 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.0% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.5% were non-families. 24.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the city the population was spread out, with 25.6% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 24.1% from 25 to 44, 27.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $59,434 and the median income for a family was $71,484. Males had a median income of $35,346 versus $20,493 for females. The per capita income for the city is $31,756. About 2.1% of the families and 3.2% of the population live below the poverty line. Including 3.0% of those under age 18 and 4.3% of those 65 years of age or older.

Government
Canfield operates under a chartered council–manager government, where there are four council members elected as a legislature for 4-year terms in addition to a mayor, who serves as an executive. The council employs a city manager for administration. The current mayor is Don Dragish.

In the Ohio General Assembly, Canfield is located in the 33rd Senate District, represented by Michael Rulli (R), and in the 59th State Representative District, represented by Alessandro Cutrona (R). Federally, Canfield is located in Ohio's 6th congressional district, which has a Cook PVI of R+16 and has been represented by Bill Johnson (R) since 2011.

Arts and culture

Canfield is best known as the site of the Canfield Fairgrounds, which host one of the largest fairs in Ohio, the Canfield Fair. The fair has an average attendance of 350,000 over Labor Day weekend. Beginning with The Lennon Sisters kicking off the entertainment in 1956, many top music acts have made their way to the since 1968, including Bob Hope, Dolly Parton, Rascal Flatts, The Beach Boys, The Monkees, "Weird Al" Yankovic, Brad Paisley, The Goo Goo Dolls, The Band Perry, and Pentatonix. Canfield is also home to the War Vet Museum, located in the city's the oldest structure on its original site and home to artifacts from each American war, as well as Loghurst, a farm museum housed in the oldest remaining log cabin in the Connecticut Western Reserve.

Education
Children in Canfield are served by the Canfield Local School District. The current schools serving Canfield include:
 * Hilltop Elementary School – grades K-4, built in 1972
 * C.H. Campbell Elementary School – grades K-4 built in 1960
 * Canfield Village Middle School – grades 5–8, built in 1903
 * Canfield High School – grades 9-12, built in 1984

A branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County is located in Canfield.

Notable people

 * Frederick William Chapman, minister and genealogist
 * Alessandro Cutrona, member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 59th district
 * Bob Dove, National Football League player and coach
 * JD Eicher, singer-songwriter
 * Columbia Lancaster, first delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives from the Territory of Washington
 * Eben Newton, U.S. Representative from Ohio's 19th District
 * Ryan Sachire, professional tennis player and tennis coach for the University of Notre Dame
 * Craig Snyder, professional boxer
 * A. William Sweeney, Ohio Supreme Court justice
 * Myron E. Ullman, former CEO of J.C. Penney and Chairman of Starbucks Corporation
 * Elijah Wadsworth, American Revolutionary War captain and major general in the War of 1812
 * Frederick Wadsworth, Ohio militia officer, businessman, and Mayor of Akron
 * Elisha Whittlesey, U.S. Representative from Ohio's 13th District
 * William A. Whittlesey, U.S. Representative from Ohio's 13th District
 * Denise DeBartolo York, billionaire businesswoman of The DeBartolo Corporation and owner of the San Francisco 49ers

title: Canfield, Ohio


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Craig Beach, Ohio

Craig Beach is a village in northwestern Mahoning County, Ohio, United States. Located along the shores of Lake Milton, the population was 1,076 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Youngstown–Warren metropolitan area.

History
In 1910, the city of Youngstown acquired 3,416 acres along the Mahoning River in Milton Township to construct a reservoir to be used as a water supply. The plan was to construct a 2,800-foot dam across the river, impounding 1,640 acres. Entertainer Ward Craig founded Craig’s Landing to initially watch the construction of the dam, which later offered a refreshment stand, swimming area, boat docks, and picnic facilities. In 1922, Craig formed his own amusement company that would create the Craig Beach Amusement Park along the new Lake Milton. Featuring rides, a dance hall, as well as rental cottages, Craig Beach became a popular entertainment hub for the area as big bands of the 1930s toured the area. Future crooner Dean Martin would get his start at the Craig Beach dance hall performing with these orchestras. Craig Beach was incorporated as a village in 1931. The amusement park would close by 1966, although Craig Beach would rebound as a small resort town within Lake Milton State Park.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.57 sqmi, of which 0.78 sqmi is land and 0.79 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,180 people, 483 households, and 327 families living in the village. The population density was 1512.8 PD/sqmi. There were 597 housing units at an average density of 765.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 95.6% White, 0.2% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 2.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.

There were 483 households, of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.5% were married couples living together, 15.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.3% were non-families. 26.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.92.

The median age in the village was 40.4 years. 22.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.3% were from 25 to 44; 30.1% were from 45 to 64; and 14.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,254 people, 489 households, and 333 families living in the village. The population density was 1,350.3 PD/sqmi. There were 568 housing units at an average density of 611.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.69% White, 0.24% African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.56% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 0.08% from other races, and 1.12% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.72% of the population.

There were 489 households, out of which 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.7% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.9% were non-families. 24.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 23.0% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 31.2% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 9.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 94.7 males. For every 100 women age 18 and over, there were 94.2 men.

The median income for a household in the village was $38,594, and the median income for a family was $46,250. Males had a median income of $35,729 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,630. About 6.7% of families and 13.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.4% of children under age 18 and 1.9% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Children in Craig Beach are served by the Jackson-Milton Local School District. The current schools serving Craig Beach are:
 * Jackson-Milton Elementary School – grades K-5
 * Jackson-Milton Middle School – grades 6-8
 * Jackson-Milton High School – grades 9-12

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Lowellville, Ohio

Lowellville is a village in eastern Mahoning County, Ohio, United States, along the Mahoning River. The population was 996 at the 2020 census. Located about 8 mi southeast of Youngstown, it is part of the Youngstown–Warren metropolitan area.

Geography
Lowellville sits on the Pennsylvania-Ohio border, just west of Mahoningtown, Hillsville, and New Castle, Pennsylvania.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.44 sqmi, of which 1.36 sqmi is land and 0.08 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,155 people, 472 households, and 302 families living in the village. The population density was 849.3 PD/sqmi. There were 536 housing units at an average density of 394.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.9% White, 0.3% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.

There were 1,000,000 households, of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.0% were married couples living together, 15.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.0% were non-families. 33.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.14.

The median age in the village was 41.6 years. 23.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.7% were from 25 to 44; 28.6% were from 45 to 64; and 16.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 45.7% male and 54.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,281 people, 520 households, and 344 families living in the village. The population density was 891.4 PD/sqmi. There were 553 housing units at an average density of 384.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.22% White, 0.08% African American, 0.08% Asian, and 0.62% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.41% of the population.

There were 520 households, out of which 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.8% were non-families. 32.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.15.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 24.4% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 18.5% from 45 to 64, and 22.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 90.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.3 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $29,565, and the median income for a family was $38,000. Males had a median income of $34,167 versus $22,188 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,422. About 5.8% of families and 9.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.9% of those under age 18 and 8.1% of those age 65 or over.

Media
Lowellville is served by the Hometown Journal, a local weekly newspaper.

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Maple Ridge, Ohio

Maple Ridge is a census-designated place in southwestern Mahoning County, Ohio, United States, located between Alliance and Sebring. The population was 667 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Youngstown–Warren metropolitan area.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 4.9 km2, of which 4.8 sqkm is land and 0.1 sqkm, or 3.00%, is water.

Demographics
The population was 761 at the 2010 census.

As of the census of 2000, there were 910 people, 356 households, and 264 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 452.5 PD/sqmi. There were 373 housing units at an average density of 185.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 98.79% White, 0.66% African American, 0.22% Native American and 0.33% Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.33% of the population.

There were 356 households, out of which 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.6% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.6% were non-families. 20.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 25.2% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 91.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.8 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $27,083, and the median income for a family was $31,875. Males had a median income of $27,045 versus $14,716 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $15,750. About 2.8% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.1% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

title: Maple Ridge, Ohio


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New Middletown, Ohio

New Middletown is a village in southeastern Mahoning County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,507 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Youngstown–Warren metropolitan area.

History
In 1825, New Middletown was founded by Samuel Moore and became an incorporated town in 1972. The village was most likely named after Middletown, Pennsylvania, the former home of a share of the first settlers.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.87 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,621 people, 707 households, and 492 families living in the village. The population density was 1863.2 PD/sqmi. There were 741 housing units at an average density of 851.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.8% White, 0.1% African American, 0.1% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.

There were 707 households, of which 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.1% were married couples living together, 14.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.4% were non-families. 28.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.77.

The median age in the village was 47 years. 19.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.3% were from 25 to 44; 31.9% were from 45 to 64; and 21.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 45.0% male and 55.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,682 people, 690 households, and 503 families living in the village. The population density was 1,932.0 PD/sqmi. There were 727 housing units at an average density of 835.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.29% White, 0.06% African American, 0.12% Native American, and 0.54% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.77% of the population.

There were 690 households, out of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.3% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.1% were non-families. 25.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 22.2% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 27.6% from 45 to 64, and 16.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 84.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.6 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $35,139, and the median income for a family was $42,500. Males had a median income of $37,125 versus $21,563 for females. The per capita income for the village was $19,741. About 6.5% of families and 7.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.2% of those under age 18 and 12.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Children in New Middletown are served by the Springfield Local School District. The current schools serving the village are:
 * Springfield Local Elementary School – grades K-4
 * Springfield Local Intermediate School – grades 5-8
 * Springfield Local High School – grades 9-12

The village is served by a branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

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Sebring, Ohio

Sebring is a village in southwestern Mahoning County, Ohio, United States. The population was 4,191 as of the 2020 census. It is part of the Youngstown–Warren metropolitan area.

History
Sebring was founded by the Sebring family from East Liverpool, Ohio, who were successful pottery owners that sought to establish their own pottery town. Sebring was incorporated 1899. Much of the original family built the establishing houses and factories in the town, which at their high employed approximately 3,300 workers. Only a few pottery decorating factories still exist, amongst other industries.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.52 sqmi, of which 2.50 sqmi is land and 0.02 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 4,420 people, 1,898 households, and 1,098 families living in the village. The population density was 1768.0 PD/sqmi. There were 2,291 housing units at an average density of 916.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.8% White, 0.2% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.

There were 1,898 households, of which 25.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.7% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.1% were non-families. 37.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.90.

The median age in the village was 45.3 years. 20.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21% were from 25 to 44; 23.4% were from 45 to 64; and 26.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 45.7% male and 54.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,912 people, 2,088 households, and 1,252 families living in the village. The population density was 2,395.0 PD/sqmi. There were 2,252 housing units at an average density of 1,098.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.37% White, 0.47% African American, 0.08% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.24% from other races, and 0.65% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.77% of the population.

There were 2,088 households, out of which 24.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.2% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.0% were non-families. 37.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 21.6% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 28.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 81.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 74.9 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $32,019, and the median income for a family was $41,020. Males had a median income of $31,601 versus $20,256 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,103. About 8.4% of families and 10.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.8% of those under age 18 and 9.8% of those age 65 or over.

Airport
Tri-City Airport is a public use airport located one nautical mile (2 km) southeast of the central business district of Sebring.

Education
Sebring is served by the Sebring Local School District. The current schools serving the village are:
 * Beatrice L. Miller Elementary School – grades K–5
 * McKinley Junior/Senior High School – grades 6–12

Sebring has a public library, a branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

Notable people

 * Viktor Schreckengost — industrial designer
 * Rose Mary Woods — secretary to U.S. President Richard Nixon

title: Sebring, Ohio


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Struthers, Ohio

Struthers is a city in eastern Mahoning County, Ohio, United States, along the Mahoning River. The population was 10,063 at the 2020 census. Located directly southeast of Youngstown, it is a suburb of the Youngstown–Warren metropolitan area.

History
John Struthers, from Washington County, Pennsylvania, purchased 400 acre of Poland Township land in 1798 and gave it the name Marbletown. John Struthers owned this land until the War of 1812 came around when he and his family suffered financial ruin. The land was dormant until 1865 when it was purchased by Thomas Struthers. Thomas bought this land to honor his father and he was instrumental in bringing industry and railroads to the town. Eventually, the town would have its name changed to Struthers by popular vote.

In 1943, a Jehovah's Witnesses was fined by the city for distributing religious pamphlets door-to-door. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that this was a violation of the First Amendment in Martin v. Struthers.

Influence of steel
The community's early history centers on Yellow Creek, where the cradle of steel began with the building of the Hopewell Furnace. This furnace was built in 1803 by Daniel Eaton and was mentioned in the first line of the 1995 Bruce Springsteen song "Youngstown". The Hopewell Furnace thrived for a little over ten years until John Struthers reached his financial crisis in 1812.

In 1869, Struthers again became an iron-producing community with the construction of the Anna Furnace by the Struthers Iron Company. In 1880, the sheet mill plant of the Summer's Brothers Co. was added and in 1888, the plant of the J. A. and D. P. Cooper Gear Company was constructed.

With all these activities, Struthers still remained a village of less than 1,000 inhabitants, after 100 years had elapsed since John Struthers built his first cabin and erected the sawmill and grist mill on Yellow Creek. In 1899, Struthers was brought into closer communication with Youngstown and the upper Mahoning Valley by the completion of an interurban electric line.

In 1902, the neighboring village of East Youngstown (now Campbell) was started. This new community was started shortly after the incorporation of the Youngstown Iron Sheet and Tube Company (known as the Youngstown Sheet and Tube Co., since 1905).

With the steel industry booming in the early part of the 1900s, immigrants from throughout Europe flooded into Struthers. Still a village when it was officially incorporated in 1902, Struthers quickly became a city in 1920. The steel industry allowed the city to flourish until 1977, when several area plants closed their doors for good. The city padded the loss of thousands of jobs by using its industrial infrastructure to lure non-steel making jobs, but population losses have continued throughout the start of the new century.

Geography
Struthers is located on the banks of the Mahoning River about 4 mi west of the border between Ohio and Pennsylvania at the intersection of Ohio State Route 616 and Ohio State Route 289. The larger part of the city is across the river from State Route 289 on the south side of the river.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.74 sqmi, of which 3.64 sqmi is land and 0.10 sqmi is water.

=== Neighborhoods ===

 * Downtown
 * Nebo
 * North Hill
 * Lyon Plat
 * Coke Alley

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 10,713 people, 4,382 households, and 2,886 families residing in the city. The population density was 2943.1 PD/sqmi. There were 4,886 housing units at an average density of 1342.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.3% White, 2.9% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.1% of the population. By ethnicity, 28.4% of residents were of Italian, 25.0% German, 20.0% Irish, 13.2% Slovak, 8.5% English, and 7.7% Polish ancestries. In addition, 95.9% spoke English, 1.5% Italian, 1.1% Spanish, and 1.0% Slovak.

There were 4,382 households, of which 30.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.6% were married couples living together, 17.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.1% were non-families. Also, 28.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.97.

The median age in the city was 41.4 years. 22.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.5% were from 25 to 44; 27.6% were from 45 to 64; and 18% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.6% male and 52.4% female.

2000 census
As of the 2000 census, there were 11,756 people, 4,704 households, and 3,255 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,150.2/sq. mile (1,216.9/km$2$). There were 4,982 housing units at an average density of 1,335.0/sq. mile (515.7/km$2$). The racial makeup of the city was 96.63% White, 1.78% African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.47% from other races, and 0.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.02% of the population.

There were 4,704 households, out of which 29.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.3% were married couples living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.8% were non-families. 27.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.3% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 20.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,720, and the median income for a family was $37,212. Males had a median income of $30,588 versus $21,438 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,587. About 8.8% of families and 12.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.9% of those under age 18 and 10.8% of those age 65 or over.

Government
The City of Struthers operates under a mayor-council statutory form of government as provided by the Ohio Constitution and the laws of the State of Ohio. As a statutory city, Struthers has home rule powers, but operates under a governmental structure prescribed by the state of Ohio. The city has three branches of government: executive, legislative, and judicial.

The mayor is the chief executive officer of the city charged with executing the laws of the state and ordinances passed by city council as well as overseeing the operations and affairs of the city in conjunction with the various department heads. The mayor is also the appointing authority for the city and, with the Director of Public Service and Safety, constitute the Board of Control. The mayor also has power to veto actions of the City Council.

The City Council is the legislative branch of city government responsible for considering and passing ordinances within its constitutional authority. The Council consists of seven members, four elected from wards and three elected at-large. All council positions are elected for two-year terms. All proposed legislation must receive a majority vote by City Council and be signed by the mayor to be enacted. Should the mayor veto the legislation, a two-thirds (5) votes of council is needed to override the mayor's veto.

The Municipal Court constitutes the judicial branch of city government. The head of the judicial branch is the judge, who is elected to a six-year term of office. The Municipal Court's jurisdiction is to handle all civil cases where the disputed amount is up to $15,000, criminal misdemeanors, and preliminary hearings for felony crimes committed in the geographic area of the court's authority which includes Struthers, Poland Village, Poland Township, New Middletown, Springfield Township, Lowellville, and a portion of the turnpike.

The electorate (voting age population) in the city is approximately 9,000. In a presidential election year, only about 5,000 votes at best are cast in the general election, and in primary and general elections for municipal offices, the number is considerably less. Struthers is predominately Democrat and, most often, the primary election is the most important election for selecting officeholders since they are often unopposed in the general election.

Education
Children in Struthers are served by the Struthers City School District. The current schools serving Struthers are:
 * Struthers Elementary School – grades K-4
 * Struthers Middle School – grades 5-8
 * Struthers High School – grades 9-12

Struthers is served by a branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.

Media
Struthers is served by the Hometown Journal, a local weekly newspaper. It also has a local radio station, WKTL 90.7 FM, that is located at Struthers High School in the Struthers Fieldhouse.

Notable people

 * Joe Begala, college football and collegiate wrestling coach at Kent State University
 * Steve Belichick, professional football player in the National Football League, college football head coach
 * William H. Calbreath, claimed to have been the model for the Cream of Wheat trademark
 * John Gerak, professional football player in the National Football League
 * Bob James, rock singer-songwriter best known for his work with the band Montrose
 * Paul Jenkins, abstract artist
 * Andy Kosco, professional baseball player in Major League Baseball
 * Mildred Joanne Smith, film actress and educator

title: Struthers, Ohio


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Caledonia, Ohio

Caledonia is a village in Marion County, Ohio, United States. The population was 560 at the 2020 census.

History
The village was named after Caledonia, an ancient name for Scotland, the ancestral home of a large share of the first settlers.

The northern side of Caledonia is the location of the Caledonia Bowstring Bridge, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.23 sqmi, all land.

Caledonia is located along the Whetstone River in the Sandusky Plains: a historically important tended prairie region, & one of only a handful of post-glaciation prairie regions in Ohio.

2020 census
As of the census of 2020, there were 560 people, 246 housing units, 230 households, and 154 families living in the village. The population density was 2434.8 PD/sqmi. There were 246 housing units at an average density of 1069.6 /mi2. The racial makeup of the village was 93.6% White, 0.3% African American, 0.0% Asian, 0.5% from other races, 5.0% from two or more races, and 0.5% American Indian/Alaskan Native. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.25% of the population.

There were 230 households, with the average household size being 3.34. 58.0% were married couples living together.

The median age in the village was 32.2 years. 25.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 32.2% were from 25 to 44; 19.9% were from 45 to 64; and 14.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.5% male and 49.5% female.

The median income for a household in the village was $64,286, and the median income for a family was $75,625. About 11.7% of the population were living below the poverty line.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 577 people, 232 households, and 174 families living in the village. The population density was 2508.7 PD/sqmi. There were 260 housing units at an average density of 1130.4 /mi2. The racial makeup of the village was 97.4% White, 1.6% African American, 0.2% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 0.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.5% of the population.

There were 232 households, of which 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.3% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.0% were non-families. 21.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.86.

The median age in the village was 40.2 years. 24.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26% were from 25 to 44; 27.2% were from 45 to 64; and 16.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.5% male and 52.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 578 people, 230 households, and 169 families living in the village. The population density was 2,568.0 PD/sqmi. There were 242 housing units at an average density of 1,075.2 /mi2. The racial makeup of the village was 99.31% White, 0.35% African American, and 0.35% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.35% of the population.

There were 230 households, out of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.0% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.5% were non-families. 23.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 25.3% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 25.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 95.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.3 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $40,804, and the median income for a family was $46,563. Males had a median income of $34,375 versus $22,344 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,423. About 1.9% of families and 4.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 5.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education
River Valley Local School District operates two elementary schools, one middle school, and River Valley High School.

From the 1920s until 2021, Caledonia had a public library: a branch of Marion Public Library. This branch closed in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, & does not have plans to reopen. The library space is currently vacant.

Notable people

 * Sherwood Anderson spent several years of his childhood in Caledonia, where his father worked as a harness-maker. Anderson based elements of his 1926 semi-autobiographical novel Tar: A Midwest Childhood on his time in Caledonia.
 * Daniel Richard Crissinger was educated in Caledonia and served as chairman of the Federal Reserve Board between 1923 and 1927.
 * Warren G. Harding was a resident of Caledonia during his childhood, and worked for a brief period of time at the community newspaper, The Argus.

title: Caledonia, Ohio


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Green Camp, Ohio

Green Camp is a village in Marion County, Ohio, United States, standing at the confluence of the Scioto and Little Scioto Rivers. The population was 310 at the 2020 census. Green Camp is served by Elgin Local School District.

History
Green Camp was originally called Berwick, and under the latter name was laid out in 1838. The present name is derived from Green Camp Township.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.34 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 374 people, 142 households, and 110 families residing in the village. The population density was 1100.0 PD/sqmi. There were 155 housing units at an average density of 455.9 /mi2. The racial makeup of the village was 96.5% White and 3.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.5% of the population.

There were 142 households, of which 35.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.9% were married couples living together, 14.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 22.5% were non-families. 18.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 2.99.

The median age in the village was 40 years. 25.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.7% were from 25 to 44; 25.7% were from 45 to 64; and 13.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 54.3% male and 45.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 342 people, 133 households, and 102 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,007.8 PD/sqmi. There were 140 housing units at an average density of 412.5 /mi2. The racial makeup of the village was 99.71% White, and 0.29% from two or more races.

There were 133 households, out of which 31.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.4% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.6% were non-families. 19.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 24.9% under the age of 18, 10.8% from 18 to 24, 30.7% from 25 to 44, 16.4% from 45 to 64, and 17.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 108.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.8 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $42,188, and the median income for a family was $51,250. Males had a median income of $29,861 versus $25,500 for females. The per capita income for the village was $18,244. About 9.8% of families and 9.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.0% of those under age 18 and 10.0% of those age 65 or over.

title: Green Camp, Ohio