Minihorse donated

Minihorse donated
DEERFIELD -- A miniature horse has been donated by Pam Martin of Dalton to the Joyce and Tim Adams family, whose own tiny horse, Eddy, was killed.
Silverhawk, a 6-month-old stallion born May 11, will arrive Sunday. Eddy had been a pet to the Adams' 12 grandchildren. Eddy was stolen from a pasture Oct. 28 and later found beaten to death. To help find out who killed Eddy, donations have been coming in to offer a reward for the arrest and conviction of the perpetrators.
Daughter-in-law Robin Adams said today that $9,200 has been collected so far. To contribute, call Robin Adams at (330) 547-8816. Anyone with information about the beating should contact the Animal Protective League of Portage County at (330) 296-4022.
Auto theft charges
YOUNGSTOWN -- Two 17-year-old girls, who police said snatched a friend's father's car keys and went joyriding, have been arrested and charged with auto theft. The car, a 2002 Pontiac Grand Am, was taken from the 100 block of Glacier Avenue on Wednesday.
One of the girls' mothers called police and turned in her daughter. The West Side girl told police she and her accomplice, who lives in Austintown, only did it for fun and intended to return the car.
The car was retrieved at Chaney High School about 3 a.m. Thursday, where the girls said they drove it to return it to their friend. The 17-year-olds were taken to the juvenile justice center.
Body identified
YOUNGSTOWN -- John M. Thomas, 32, of Martin Luther King Boulevard (Rescue Mission) has been identified by Mahoning County Coroner David M. Kennedy as the man found shot to death Tuesday.
Thomas' body was found about 2:15 a.m. in the 500 block of Burnett Street on the North Side.
Technology center
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Southside Community Technology Center, sponsored by Meridian Services Inc., will have an open house from 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 19 at 550 W. Chalmers Ave. The open house will begin with an informational presentation highlighting the center's programs and services, with hands-on interaction and refreshments to follow.
The center provides vocational development classes, as well as a partnership giving neighborhood after-school programs access to computers one or two days a week. Beginner and intermediate computer classes also will be available in the near future.
The center was made possible through a grant from the Community Technology Fund of Ohio.
Vice squad arrests
YOUNGSTOWN -- The vice squad raided two South Side houses Thursday, made three arrests and issued three citations.
At 532 W. Evergreen Ave., police arrested Duane Witherspoon, 24, of that address, on 10 charges -- eight drug-related, illegal possession of a weapon and failure to appear in court on a driving-under-suspension charge.
Also arrested were Danny Sims, 24, of Winona Drive and Kara Sims, 19, of Brentwood Avenue. Danny Sims was arrested on charges of aggravated trafficking in marijuana and possession of drug-abuse paraphernalia. Kara Sims was arrested on a charge of drug-abuse Vicodin. She was also served with a warrant for failure to appear in court on traffic charges.
At 942 Cameron Avenue, police issued drug-abuse paraphernalia citations to Eric Neff, 37, of that address; and Kim Neff, 44, and Penny Pratt, 28, both of Zedaker Street.
Santa at the mall
BOARDMAN -- Santa was scheduled to arrive today at Southern Park Mall with Baffling Bill, the Magician, in front of Sears to mark the start of the holiday season.
From 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., beginning Saturday, families may have photos taken with Santa, and children can receive a free gift from him, while supplies last. Children can also ride the Santa Express throughout the holidays in front of JCPenney.
Seat on zoning panel
MINERAL RIDGE -- Weathersfield Township trustees are accepting applications for a seat on the zoning commission.
Harlan Collier, a longtime member of the commission, who has also served on the Board of Zoning Appeals and was one of the original firefighters in the township, has told trustees he will retire at the end of his term Dec. 31.
Terms are five years. Anyone interested should send a r & eacute;sum & eacute; to trustees at the township administration building, 1451 Prospect St., Mineral Ridge 44440.