Principal is hired for Girard Junior High

Principal is hiredfor Girard Junior High
GIRARD -- The board of education has appointed Joseph Agresta principal at Girard Junior High School for the remainder of this school year at $250 per day.
Agresta is a retired principal. He replaces Robert Foley, who resigned to become principal at Fairhaven in Niles.
Reality Checkpoint
YOUNGSTOWN -- A presentation of Reality Checkpoint, a free program for teens and parents designed to create awareness and prevent injuries and fatalities caused by motor vehicle crashes, is from 5:45 to 9 p.m. Nov. 18 at St. Elizabeth Health Center's Finnegan Auditorium.
Reality Checkpoint, developed by local diversion programs, law enforcement and courts, is a factual and graphic program designed to show teens the reality of car crashes and drinking and driving, including such topics as going to court and jail, the anatomy of a crash, what happens at the hospital and the coroner's notification.
Crime victims' forum
YOUNGSTOWN -- A forum for victims of crime will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14 at New Beginnings Outreach Ministries, 322 Wick Ave.
Panelists will answer questions in an effort to help the community become better informed about the challenges faced by victims as they navigate the criminal justice system. Panelists include city and county officials, victims advocates and representatives of crisis and counseling services.
Students' essay contest
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Ohio State Bar Association is accepting entries from high school students for its fourth annual "There Ought To Be A Law" essay contest.
Focusing on how laws are developed, the project asks each participating student to write an essay identifying what he or she believes ought to be a law. The essay must include reasons why that particular law should be enacted, taking into account its impact on the community.
Entry forms and contest information can be obtained by calling the bar association office in Columbus at (800) 282-6556. Deadline for entries is Jan. 31.
Adoption awareness
STRUTHERS -- Mahoning County Children Services will celebrate National Adoption Awareness Month in November with a kickoff dinner from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Elm Tree, 170 Walton Ave.
This year's theme is "A Star-Spangled Adoption Celebration," and invitations have been mailed to families who have adopted children through the agency. Call (330) 783-0411 for more information.
Tax supporters to turn on lights
COLUMBIANA -- Supporters of Columbiana School District's 1-percent income tax are asking district residents to show their support by turning on porch or other outside home lighting Monday, beginning at 6 p.m.
School officials said the 1-percent income tax on Tuesday's ballot would generate about $1.2 million annually.
Block watch to meet
YOUNGSTOWN -- Lansingville Block Watch will meet at 7 tonight at St. Matthias Church school on Shady Run Road.
The guest speaker will be John Swierz, president of Youngstown City Council. Representatives from Youngstown's safety forces also will attend the meeting to discuss the vote on the city's income tax proposal.