Warren woman reports being forced into car

Warren woman reportsbeing forced into car
WARREN -- A 30-year-old Smith Place woman told police she was forced into a car at gunpoint while walking in the area of Elm Road and Porter Avenue Northeast around 4 a.m. today.
The man drove her around town before making the woman get out of the car behind a building on the southeast side of town, police reports say.
She said he removed her pants before she could fight herself free and run to nearby houses for help.
Police probe disputeinvolving 2 brothers
NILES -- Police are still investigating a domestic dispute that ended with two brothers' sustaining gunshot wounds.
According to police, John J. Whelchel, 41, and James E. Whelchel, 47, both of 723 Ann St., began fighting about 10:30 p.m. Wednesday when John used a knife to cut James on the left wrist.
James "then went upstairs, got a gun, came back down and shot John," said Niles Police Capt. Charles Wilson.
John, who was discharged Thursday from St. Elizabeth Health Center, was shot on his right side, in the abdomen area, Wilson said.
"There was a scuffle over the gun and it went off again, and James was shot in the hand," Wilson said. The bullet exited through James' wrist, he added. James was originally taken to St. Joseph's Medical Center, but was later moved to Cleveland MetroHealth Medical Center, where he remains in serious condition.
When police were called about 10:50 p.m. Wednesday, they arrived to find both men lying in the front yard bleeding.
Wilson said police are still questioning the men and no charges have been filed.
Support group to meet
WARREN -- The Parkinson Support Group of Trumbull County will meet at 1:30 p.m. Nov. 13 at Christ Episcopal Church, 2627 Atlantic St. N.E. The church is between Lincoln Elementary School and the St. Demetrious facility.
Meetings are open to all people with Parkinson's as well as their partners, caregivers, relatives and friends. For information, call (330) 856-4286.
Neighborhood cleanup
WARREN -- North End Environmental Development, or NEED, will conduct a neighborhood cleanup Saturday.
The group, started earlier this year, aims to improve the quality of life in the city's north end. Saturday's event is the third cleanup effort conducted by the group since its formation.
The community is invited to join group members at St. Joseph Church on North Street for the cleanup from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., with lunch being served at 1 p.m..
Dec. 14 and Dec. 15, a winter wonderland is planned at the Old Church on North Street. North Street North Pole will be a tour of rooms in the Old Church, which will be themed.
One room will be & quot;Christmas in the City, & quot; and others include a train room and a decorated tree room. Santa will be there from 5 to 7 p.m. both days. Baked goods will be available for purchase, as well as food and snacks.
Interactive theater
WARREN -- You be the judge and jury at "Free Speech on Trial," an interactive theater program at 4 and 7 p.m. Nov. 9 in Courtroom No. 1 at Trumbull County Courthouse. It's sponsored by Fine Arts Council of Trumbull County with help from Western Reserve Historical Society's Timeslider Theatre Troupe.
The story is set in 1918, during World War I, when Socialist Party leader Eugene V. Debs is arrested in Canton for making anti-war statements. One-third of each audience will serve as judge, witnesses and jury members.
Admission is $15. Reservations are required by Monday. Mail checks and notes of performance time preferences to Fine Arts Council, P.O. Box 48, Warren, 44483.
Flu shot clinic planned
LORDSTOWN -- United Auto Workers Locals 1112 and 1714 are offering a flu shot clinic from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at Reuther-Scandy-Alli Hall, 11471 Reuther Drive S.W., off state Route 45.
Shots will be given on a first-come, first-served basis. The program is for Local 1112 and 1714 members and their families and the general public. Call (330) 538-2213 for information.
Girard principal resigns
GIRARD -- Robert Foley has resigned as principal of Girard Junior High School to take another job.
The school board will meet at 4 p.m. today at the high school to selected an interim principal.
Foley will become principal of Fairhaven School, a Niles facility for people with mental disabilities. He will be paid $63,500.
Foley replaces Susan Shuster, who has accepted a position at Leonard Kirtz School, a similar facility in Mahoning County.