"The numbers get higher and higher," Boyles added. "We prepare for more and more people every month right now."

Even with possessing marijuana becoming legal, law enforcement explained they must have a higher alert for those impaired drivers.

"We're just so excited to be able to help families in this area that really are living behind closed doors and almost locked in their homes that really no one is aware of," Amy added. "If we could help one family, we will be so excited."

This is yet another project funded through the ABC Storm Water District to mitigate the infamous, ongoing flooding in Boardman.

"This is literally our last chance at this,' explained Superintendent Sean Kirkland. "It's one last chance to let everybody hear the facts straight from us so they know what they're voting for." 

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The DORA would cover the Patriot Boulevard area, near Quaker Steak and Lube and Harley Davidson's Biker Brewhouse. It's a first for the township.

Several of the athletes who traveled as far as Minnesota and Canada told 21 News they were fighting to represent a loved one who's battling the disease that kills more than 40k people every year.

"The detriment to homeowners can be considered and testimony can be solicited for that reason," Keating added.