Damage from fire

Damage from fire
NILES -- Fire struck a local business and attached residence, causing extensive damage.
No one was injured in the 4:35 a.m. Saturday fire at the Niles Roofing & amp; Heating Co. at 402 W. Park Ave. The cause is unknown.
Niles Firefighter Ben Reed said store owner Bill Pirigyi and his wife were asleep in their home when firefighters arrived. The firefighters roused them and helped them get out before the fire spread to the living area.
The home suffered minor damage but damage to the business was extensive, Reed said. "He's had that business in the community for quite a while so it's unfortunate," the firefighter said.
Firefighters were at the scene for more than three hours.
Candidate night
MINERAL RIDGE -- The Weathersfield Township Responsible Citizens Association will sponsor a Meet the Candidates Night at 7 p.m. Thursday in Summit Assembly of God Church, 2615 Salt Springs Road.
Trumbull County Commissioner James Tsagaris and his opponent Don Manning are expected to attend.
Cemetery walk
NILES -- Trumbull County historian Wendell Lauth will lead a walk at dusk through Niles Union Cemetery on Oct. 27.
During the tour, Lauth will tell the tales of some of the graves, tombs and crypts. He will recount Niles' past with stories of heroes and villains, lives cut short by tragedies and notable local people in history.
The walk will include a visit to the restored memorial of Civil War veteran William VanWye and the story of an 1889 murder.
The walk starts at 5 p.m. and should last about 90 minutes.
The program is co-sponsored by the Niles Historical Society and the McKinley Memorial Library.
Open house at school
NILES -- The city schools renewal levy committee will sponsor an open house at the new middle school, 411 Brown St., immediately after the community Halloween parade, until 5 p.m. Oct. 27. Refreshments will be served.