Girl reports attack

Girl reports attack
YOUNGSTOWN -- A 12-year-old Rosewood Lane girl told police she was attacked by several girls at a bus stop just before 3 p.m. Friday.
According to police reports, the girl was pushed to the ground as she exited the bus. Several girls, some of whom attend school with the victim, then began punching and kicking her. One girl, armed with a knife, reportedly tried to stab the victim in the back. The group then stopped and allowed the victim to walk home. Injuries sustained in the attack were visible to reporting officers.
Exhibit seeks art
SHARON, Pa. -- Valley Arts Guild is looking for entries for the Jan. 11 opening of its 19th annual Watercolor Exhibit. Entry forms will be accepted until Friday. Fees are $15 for three entries for guild members and $25 for three entries for nonguild members. Applications are available at the guild at 10 Vine Ave.
Cookie distribution
YOUNGSTOWN -- Buckeye Eyes & amp; Ears Block Watch will have its "Cookie Crunch" for all residents in the city's Buckeye area and its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Word of Grace Church, 2724 Mount Vernon Ave.
John Nittoli, block watch president, said all who attend are asked to donate one or two dozen cookies. The cookies then will be packaged and distributed to the elderly and the shut-in. A door prize of a $10 Giant Eagle gift certificate will be awarded.
Theaters seek gifts
YOUNGSTOWN -- Regal Cinema theaters in Boardman, Austintown and Niles are encouraging patrons to bring in new unwrapped gifts from Monday through Dec. 21 for the Toys for Tots Program.
Theater managers will continuously watch the movie "Jimmy Neutron" from midnight until 8 a.m. Dec. 21 in an effort to boost donations. Donors also will have a chance to win prizes such as a DVD player, dinner and movie, $25 gift card courtesy of Wal-Mart and other "Jimmy Neutron" promotional items.
Shopping sprees
EAST LIVERPOOL -- Thirty-two children from East Liverpool elementary schools were treated to $100 Wal-Mart shopping sprees Saturday as part of the annual Shop-With-A-Cop program.
The children were paired up with officers to shop for items they need -- preferably clothing, said patrolman James McElreath.
Shop-With-A-Cop, in its second year, is sponsored by the East Liverpool Fraternal Order of Police and is designed to help needy children.