Judge sets bond for drug-ring suspects

Judge sets bondfor drug-ring suspects
YOUNGSTOWN -- A federal judge set bonds Thursday for two of three Trumbull County suspects who were arrested last week in what authorities are calling an international drug ring.
Bond was set at $25,000 surety for Dianna J. Palmer, 40, of Warren; and at $10,000 surety for James R. Leigh, 36, of Champion.
A court spokeswoman said Magistrate George J. Limbert did not set a bond for the third suspect, 46-year-old Bert Reghetti of Champion, because Reghetti waived his right to a detention hearing.
The three are charged with possessing marijuana with intent to distribute, and with money laundering as the result of a months-long investigation that continues.
Economic development
YOUNGSTOWN -- The North Side Citizens' Coalition will conduct an economic development workshop from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday at Youngstown State University's Kilcawley Center.
Workshop topics will include marketing and access to city programs. The keynote speaker will be Presley Gillespie of Second National Bank.
The cost is $10.00 per person. Call Shaunna Jackson at the coalition at (330) 941-4722 by Monday to reserve a spot and for more information.
Seeking flood donations
YOUNGSTOWN -- Catholic Charities is seeking donations to help with short- and long-term relief for people affected by the recent storms and floods in the six-county diocese of Youngstown.
Catholic Charities is also seeking emergency disaster funds from Catholic Charities USA.
Donations may be made to Catholic Charities Flood Relief Collection, c/o Office of Social Action, Catholic Diocese of Youngstown, 144 W. Wood St., Youngstown, 44503.
For more information, call (330) 744-8451 ext. 320.
Free Joe Negri concert
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Internationally known jazz guitarist Joe Negri will perform a free concert at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Scottish Rite Cathedral on East Lincoln Avenue. The concert is part of a series offered by the Lawrence County Historical Society and is underwritten by corporate sponsors. Negri will perform as a trio with Dave Pello, a director of jazz studies at Carnegie-Mellon University, on acoustic bass, and Lou Ferrante, an area businessman, on drums. Negri was part of the "Mr. Rogers Neighborhood" cast for 30 years and has been the musical director for many television shows and events in Pittsburgh. Corporate sponsors for the show are McElwain Motors, Ferrante Upholstering & amp; Carpeting and Tuscany Square Ristorante.
Leetonia festival space
LEETONIA -- The Leetonia Parks/Artisan's Committee has spaces available for the 21st annual Artisan's Festival on Sept. 21. The cost is $50 for a 15-foot-by-15-foot space. For information on the festival, contact Jenn Valentine at (330) 427-0808 or Danielle Valentine at (330) 427-6823.
School fashion show
NILES -- Eastwood Mall will present a show of back-to-school fashions at 2 p.m. Saturday in the center court.
An extreme sports expo is planned for Aug. 15-17 and includes a demonstration Aug. 16 by DK Bicycles/Right Guard Stunt Team.
On Aug. 23, the mall will host its 14th annual local cheerleading competition at 11 a.m.
Board to meet
HUBBARD -- The board of education will meet at 6 p.m. Monday in the board room, 150 Hall Ave., for a regular work session.
Meeting date changed
McDONALD -- The school board has changed the date of its regular meeting to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the high school library.
The board usually meets at 7:15 p.m. the third Monday of the month.
Collecting for victims
McDONALD -- The McDonald Community Chest will canvass the school district Saturday, starting at 9:30 a.m., seeking money donations for flood victims in the community.
A special checking account has been established at McDonald Credit Union. All money collected will stay in the community.
School registration
MINERAL RIDGE -- Pupils new to Weathersfield School District can register at any of the three school buildings from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 11, 12 and 13.
The buildings are Seaborn Elementary, the middle school and the high school.
Pupils must provide a birth certificate, immunization records, Social Security number, proof of residency and legal proof of custody, if applicable.