Some hotels that are close to the center of Boardman are the Residence Inn Youngstown Boardman/Poland and Holiday Inn Youngstown South. The Fairfield Inn Marriott Niles is positioned 14 miles from the main part of Boardman. Alternatively, the Hampton Inn Youngstown/Boardman is 2 miles away.
No gas is released if the pilot goes out. Electric ignition is a little cheaper to run as it doesn't have a pilot light running all the time. Use a match if the electric ignition goes out. My new 2013 kitchenaid gas stove top will not operate when the power is out.
It is a safety device that shuts off the gas if the pilot light goes out or the electric igniter fails. If the pilot light won't stay lit, the thermocouple may be faulty and should be adjusted or replaced. To adjust the thermocouple, you must tighten the thermocouple nut with a wrench.