Missed hearings

Missed hearings
YOUNGSTOWN -- A judge lifted an arrest warrant after a local attorney, who had missed three court hearings, appeared in court this morning. Judge Timothy P. Maloney of Mahoning County Probate Court issued the order Friday after Atty. Ted Macejko Jr. missed hearings May 21, Nov. 4 and Thursday. The judge set a hearing for 1:30 p.m. Friday. The judge told Macejko's lawyer, John Schultz, the arrest warrant remained on his desk. Schultz and Macejko declined to comment on the issue while it is still pending. Schultz indicated the missed dates were related to Macejko's having to handle his late father's estate. Judge Maloney assessed Macejko $45 for the cost of the court reporter at today's hearing.
Mailboxes damaged
BOARDMAN -- Township police are investigating damage done to eight mailboxes. According to police reports, mailboxes on Sugar Cane and Midgewood drives were damaged about 7 a.m. Saturday. No arrests were made. Damage to the mailboxes is estimated to be $480.
Facing charges
YOUNGSTOWN -- A 27-year-old Youngstown man faces charges of assault on a police officer and resisting arrest. Police say a car driven by James Lee Daniels of Lee Avenue rear-ended a cruiser driven by Detective Sgt. Vincent C. Mack at a red light at North Garland Avenue and McGuffey Road about 2:30 a.m. Sunday. Police said Daniels got out of his vehicle and led officers on a short foot chase before being tackled. Police said Daniels fought with officers before he was handcuffed.
UPS building fire
GIRARD -- Arson investigators continue to search for the cause of a fire that destroyed several trucks inside the United Parcel Service building. The fire broke out around 4 p.m. Sunday, damaging the trucks and causing smoke damage to packages and other areas of the building at 800 Trumbull Ave. Initial reports say the damage totaled $1 million. No injuries were reported. Firefighters from Girard, Liberty, Vienna and Weathersfield Township responded.
Investigating fire
YOUNGSTOWN -- Firefighters are investigating a blaze at 618 Pasadena Ave. that caused $7,500 in damage. Firefighters said two children who live in the house, ages 8 and 10, were standing in the driveway when firefighters arrived about 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Firefighters wouldn't say if there were any adults in the house when the fire started. The cause of the fire is undetermined and under investigation.
Women's training center
YOUNGSTOWN -- Northstar Patchwork Training Center, 192 Haseltine Ave., will have a holiday sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Participants in the women's educational and economic development project will have handmade crafts including ornaments, centerpieces, wall hangings and quilts for sale. Proceeds benefit the nonprofit center. The Rev. Lillie Bohannon-North is in charge. For information call (330) 744-4064 or (330) 747-5262.
Horse and buggy collision
WEST MIDDLESEX, Pa. -- When a motor vehicle collides with a horse and buggy, it's usually the latter that gets the most damage. Pennsylvania State Police said that may not have been the case in such a collision at 5:30 p.m. Sunday on the Bethel-New Wilmington Road in Wilmington Township. Glen Oswald was backing out of his driveway when his minivan was hit by a passing horse and buggy, police said. Oswald told police the buggy had no lights on and either the horse or buggy struck the right rear of his van, causing minor damage. The buggy driver continued on his way without stopping, police said.