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NEWTON FALLS, Ohio -- The Ohio Army National Guard announced April 14 the final Supplemental Environmental Assessment for Proposed Range Development at the Ravenna Training and Logistics Site, Portage and Trumbull Counties, Ohio is available for review.

NEWTON FALLS, Ohio — The Cows R Us 4-H dairy club met March 8 at Newton Falls Public Library.

Officers are Joel Straley, president; Emily Smallsreed, vice president; Shannon Montgomery, secretary; Julie Smallsreed, treasurer; Louis Liming, news reporter; Marlena Liming, health and safety; and Dan Christner, recreation.

The club discussed the Quality Assurance Clinic held March 21, cheese baskets and theme decorations for the fair.

The advisers stressed animals must be entered by April 30 to be eligible to show at the Trumbull County Junior Fair.

NEWTON FALLS — A fire in the city damaged three houses on Ophelia Street.

Just after 4:30 a.m. Tuesday, the Newton Falls Fire Department was called to a blaze at 505 Ophelia St.

Fire Chief Richard Bauman said the fire originated in a garage located behind the residence and spread to the side of the home. The garage was a total loss, and the house had some damage.

He said because of blowing winds the fire spread to two other nearby residences — 467 and 511 Ophelia — causing fire and heat damage to the garages and homes on both properties.

COLUMBUS — Federal stimulus money is starting to find its way to Ohio.

Gov. Ted Strickland announced today that as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the Ohio National Guard will receive more than $8.5 million for capital improvements to its facilities across the state.

“These funds will help us modernize and restore 22 National Guard facilities across the state while also putting more Ohioans to work,” Strickland said. “Not only will we extend the lives of the facilities, but we will reduce our operating expenses and be more environmentally friendly.”

As you may already know, I am running for the 3rd ward City Council seat that will be on the primary election ballot coming up on May 5th. I take great pride in calling Newton Falls my home and hope that I get the opportunity to give back to my community by serving on council. My energy and dedication will be sure to bring a new perspective to our local government. Please know that I am not doing this to play politics, but to represent my electors and make decisions that are in the best interest of the city. For more information about my campaign, please visit www.Gillespie4NF.com.