Anti-violence honors

Anti-violence honors
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Mayor's Task Force on Crime and Violence Prevention recognized Patricia Vargas on Friday for her efforts concerning domestic violence. Vargas was shot in the head in 1996 by her husband, who now is in prison, and recovered. She told the task force that people such as employers need to look out for women who are dealing with domestic violence. She said a number of area agencies can help victims and urged battered women to seek help.
CHOICE open house
YOUNGSTOWN -- An open house will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at 930 High St. for a new home built by CHOICE, a nonprofit builder. The four-bedroom, 11/2-bath, two-car garage home can be bought by moderate- to low-income families for as low as $47,000. CHOICE also has other new or rehabilitated homes available for sale that can be seen by appointment; call (330) 783-3007.