House break-in reported

House break-in reported
WARREN -- A 73-year-old man told police that someone broke into his home on Bonnie Brae Northeast. The burglary took place Wednesday, reports state. Several items were taken. No arrests have been made.
Abduction, robbery
WARREN -- A Ridgelawn woman told police she was abducted and robbed by a man who got into her car while she was stopped a red light. The 54-year-old woman said she was driving on state Route 169 around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday when she stopped at a red light. She said the man got into her car and forced her to drive a short distance. The man robbed her and then fled. No injuries were reported.
Weathersfield swearing-in
MINERAL RIDGE -- Newly elected Weathersfield Township trustee John Vogel and re-elected treasurer David Rouan will be sworn into office at 6 p.m. Dec. 30 at the township administration building.
Splitting federal funds
YOUNGSTOWN -- About 20 Mahoning County political subdivisions and Youngstown State University will split about $800,000 from the federal government for damage they sustained from flooding and a tornado in July and August, county officials said today. The money is for recovery of costs for things such as removing debris, ditching and cleaning out culverts.
Facing federal charges
YOUNGSTOWN -- A federal grand jury in Cleveland has returned a one-count indictment against Ronald E. Pearson, 44, of West Warren Avenue charging him with being a felon in possession of ammunition. In 1983, Pearson was convicted in Mahoning County of involuntary manslaughter, aggravated robbery and kidnapping. In July of this year, he possessed 9 mm ammunition, the government said. The case was investigated by the Youngstown Police Department Street Crimes Unit and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. It is being prosecuted by Linda H. Barr, an assistant U.S. attorney, as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods.
Santa to stop at Daffin's
SHARON, Pa. -- Santa will visit Daffin's Candies, 496 E. State St., from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. That day, children will receive a free candy cane and a free video of themselves with Santa, courtesy of Daffin's and WKBN-TV 27. Santa will also visit Daffin's Sharon store from noon to 5 p.m. Dec. 14 and 20.
Dedicating WWII memorial
MERCER, Pa. -- A recently built World War II memorial is being dedicated Sunday on the east lawn of the Mercer County Courthouse. The Mercer Community Band will begin playing at 11:55 a.m., and the ceremony will be at 12:55 p.m. Memorial bricks are still being sold at $50 each. The bricks are bought in memory of a veteran who served during World War II. The entire memorial is expected to cost about $100,000.
Arts and crafts show
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Purple Cat will have a Christmas arts and crafts show from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at its office at 117 S. Champion St. downtown. The Purple Cat offers services to adults with mental or physical disabilities. The arts and crafts show will feature handmade ceramics and other crafts made by the center's clients. Admission to the show is free. A Chinese auction will be conducted to benefit the center's client field trip fund.
Driver causes outagein Greenville area
GREENVILLE, Pa. -- A driver whose blood-alcohol content registered more than three times the legal limit sheared off a utility pole Wednesday evening, knocking out power to a large section of town, mostly the west side, until 2 a.m., police said. A northbound pickup truck driven by Robert Fry, 45, of North Summit Road hit the pole at 18 N. High St. at 11:21 p.m. Fry, who police said registered 0.3 blood alcohol level, was charged with driving under the influence. The legal limit in Pennsylvania and Ohio was reduced this year from 0.1 to 0.08. There were no injuries. The power outage area included the Greenville-West Salem police station, whose backup generator didn't work properly, police said. A Penn Power spokesman could not be reached to comment.