BOARDMAN, Ohio (WKBN) - Boardman Township Trustees recognized a retiring policeman Monday night, promoted a current one, and hired a new firefighter.

Sergeant Mike Hughes is retiring after 37 years with the Boardman Police Department, during which he founded the township's narcotics unit. Hughes was honored with a proclamation.

Sworn in and promoted to sergeant was Nicholas Brent. Also sworn in as Boardman's newest firefighter was Ted Quatkemeyer, who is 22 years old and from Ravenna.

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