NEWTON FALLS — Village Council is having difficulty finding people to serve the community, including on council and various village boards.

The 3rd Ward seat will become vacant in January as Bob Burke, who currently serves in the seat, did not run in the November election.

There was also no one else who filed in the November general election to seek the seat.

Mayor David Hanson said it is discouraging that no one wants to step up and serve the community.

“I suspect some of it may be apathy. It is hard to get younger people involved in politics or anyone for that matter. I hope someone will step up. I know there are people who are hesitant to get on board,” Hanson said.

The deadline for the 3rd Ward seat was last week.

Hanson said he is aware that if council does not have anyone to ap

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