$4.2M damage estimate does not include homes

$4.2M damage estimatedoes not include homes
VIENNA -- The cost of the recent flooding to Trumbull County's cities, townships and villages is now estimated at $4.2 million, said Linda Beil, director of the county's emergency management agency.
The figure, which includes damage to public property, cleanup and overtime expenses, was calculated by Federal Emergency Management Agency officials after they toured the area and conferred with local officials. It does not include damage to private homes. The government could reimburse up to 75 percent of the cost if the area is declared a federal disaster area.
Child care during cleanup
HUBBARD -- Ohio Southern Baptist Child Care Unit is offering child care at Grace Lutheran Church, 111 Hall Ave., for flooding victims who need someone to watch their kids while they clean up. The day care is open now from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Monday to children from infancy through age 12.
Flood-damaged goodsto be picked up Sunday
MINERAL RIDGE -- Weathersfield Township workers will collect flood-damaged household goods Sunday after 6 p.m.
The township has arranged for a special pickup Sunday by Wolford Refuse, but not Monday and Tuesday, as originally planned. Residents must call the township at (330) 652-6326 to get on the pickup list.
Gas station robbed
WARREN -- A man walked into the True North gas station on Parkman Road, pulled out a gun and demanded money from the cashier about 10:17 Thursday night.
The 22-year-old cashier said she was scared, despite the store's bulletproof glass, and slid him the money, police reports say.
The cashier told police that the man wore a white T-shirt and a Nike cap, and had long fingers.
Home burglarized
WARREN -- A burglar stole $800 and a sawed-off shotgun from a home on Beck Street S.E. sometime during business hours Thursday.
The 25-year-old victim told police his television, DVD player and 50 DVDs were also taken.
Chosen to visitors bureau
WARREN -- City councilman Brendan J. Keating, D-5th, has been appointed by Trumbull County commissioners to the county's Convention and Visitors Bureau board.
His three-year term commences Aug. 1. Keating replaces J.D. McFarland, who resigned.
Phone books recycled
WARREN -- Trumbull County residents recycled more than 3,100 phone directories during a July 19 Recycle for Literacy event.
The event generated a $3,000 donation for the Alliance Community Outreach Program. The Sprint Yellow Pages event is in its fourth year in Trumbull County.
Lunch at SCOPE Center
NILES -- The SCOPE Center at 14 E. State St. is now serving lunches from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Cost is $3 for members; $4 for nonmembers. For carryout, call (330) 544-3676.
Repairs to Lamor Road
HERMITAGE, Pa. -- Delayed repairs to flood-damaged Lamor Road, just west of Pa. Route 18, finally began today. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation postponed the work twice since July 4, once because of more stormy weather and once because repair crews had more pressing repairs.
It's a three-day job and the road will be closed between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. today, Monday and Tuesday.
Andrews professor
ROOTSTOWN -- Dr. Larry Frisch has been named the John S. and Doris M. Andrews Endowed Professor in Community and Public Health at the Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine.
As the Andrews professor, Frisch will act as a liaison between NEOUCOM and the Mahoning County and Youngstown city health departments. In addition, he will teach and conduct research in community and public health at NEOUCOM and serve as a resource for Mahoning Valley health-care providers.
Frisch, of Cleveland Heights, earned his medical degree from Harvard University and a master's degree in public health at the University of Washington. He previously served as assistant professor of preventive medicine at Kansas University School of Medicine and assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of Hawaii.
Nursing home sale halted
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- The state has stopped Lawrence County's sale of Hill View Manor to Sylvan Heights Realty Partners.
The Pennsylvania Department of Health rescinded its approval citing "potentially improper associations" between Sylvan employees and the company that manages the nursing home, Americare Inc., and because of questionable fund transfers.