Fire investigation

Fire investigation
HOWLAND -- Fire officials are still investigating what caused a blaze at a local eatery.
The fire Friday night at Stefano's Diner, at Elm Road and Overland Drive, caused $40,000 in damage to the building and $15,000 to the contents.
The fire broke out after owner Steve Kalogerou left for the night; 23 firefighters responded to the call at 9:42 p.m. and cleared the scene shortly before midnight.
Kalogerou and his wife, Becky, have owned the diner for 16 years.
Italian pageant
WARREN -- The 18th Annual Warren Italian American Festival is accepting applications for the Tiny King and Queen Pageant.
Contestants must be of Italian heritage, between the ages of 3 and 5, and reside in Trumbull or abutting counties. The festival is Aug. 9-11, and the pageant will be Aug. 9 at 2 p.m.
For more information or applications, contact Dina Sharp at (330) 544-3319.
Ham radio classes
YOUNGSTOWN -- Mahoning Valley Amateur Radio Association will conduct amateur radio classes for six weeks beginning July 17 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the ITT Technical Institute, 1030 N. Meridian Road. These classes will help students learn basic radio theory in preparation for taking a ham radio license exam.
Students successfully passing this exam will earn an entry-level license from the Federal Communications Commission. License exams will be given to students Aug. 28 at the conclusion of the course.
The classes are free, but students will be required to purchase a study guide for $15 at the first class. Registration deadline is July 3. Call Jerry or Bonnie Viele at (330) 534-1394. Please do not call the ITT Technical Institute for information.
The Mahoning Valley Amateur Radio Association has been training and assisting local ham radio operators for 83 years.