Sunday, July 7, 2002
Men rob video store
HUBBARD -- City police are looking for two males who robbed West Coast Video of an undisclosed amount of money Friday.
Police said the two entered the store at 619 W. Liberty St. just before 11 p.m. and demanded money. One robber had a gun.
Proceeds from fly-into help young aviators
BRACEVILLE -- Scores of aircraft are expected at Warren-Skeets Airport for the annual fly-in from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 14.
The day will feature aircraft demonstrations, model jets, raffles and concessions. There will be no gate or landing fees.
Proceeds benefit a scholarship fund for young aviators.
State Road detour
CHAMPION -- State Road will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday for culvert installation between Prospect Avenue and Templeton Road.
The recommended detour is west on State Road, south of Templeton Road, east on Kincaid East Road and north on North Leavitt Road.
Culvert to be replaced
BRACEVILLE -- Center World South Road will be closed July 16-17 between Kale Adams Road and state Route 5 for culvert replacement by the Trumbull County engineer's office.
The recommended detour route is south of Center World South Road, east on Kale Adams Road, north of Layer, west on Burnett Street and west on state Route 5.
Rocket suspected in fire
POLAND -- Firefighters say a bottle rocket may have sparked a fire that caused $100,000 in damage about 7:45 p.m. Friday to the home at 3166 Hummingbird Hill Drive.
The rocket lodged in a gutter under a shingle, setting a bird's nest on fire. Flames spread to the attic. No one was home.
Check to be presented at Mercer County Fair
MERCER, Pa. -- Sam Hayes, Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture, will visit the 38th annual Mercer County Grange Fair at 9 a.m. Monday.
Hayes will present a check for matching funds for fairgrounds bleachers, according to Ginny Richardson, fair secretary and county treasurer.
Opening ceremonies will be at 7 p.m. today, and the fair runs through Saturday.
The fairgrounds are on Pa. Route 58, one mile east of Mercer.
Aquaculture course
VILLA MARIA, Pa. -- "An Introduction to Aquaculture" will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Villa Maria Community Center.
Kathleen McElroy, a Humility of Mary service volunteer at Villa Maria Farm and EverGreen, will explain aquaculture aspects, including conservation, fisheries and the environment. She holds a master's degree in aquaculture from Mississippi State University.
Call (724) 964-8920, Ext. 3350.