Jochims elected president of Hopedale Council

BY KRISTI TULLIS Harrison News-Herald Staff Writer

HOPEDALE—On January 18, Hopedale Council held a scheduled meeting where Donald Jochims was elected as council president for the upcoming year of 2023. WTOV9 News was present to inquire about the Brownfield grant. They asked why Hopedale was not a recipient of demolition money. The town was unable to meet the deadline due to not being notified in time. The notice of the application was given Friday, and all paperwork had to be completed and submitted the following Monday. Council regrets not having received notice sooner.

Dan Skinner, leader of the Hopedale youth group, is donating two benches to the village. These are being donated to honor the memory of past residents Lola Carmen and Dan Runt.

The village is applying for the Ohio EPA Equipment Grant in the hopes of purchasing a hydrant exerciser. The grant totals $10,000. Additionally, AEP will be doing power line replacement and trimming along Route 151.

In other news, the village is hoping to have a spring clean-up again. Council is considering funding the cost of the large dumpsters that will be available for residents if grant funding is not available. The next meeting will be held on February 15 at 6:30 p.m.

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