Health department to sponsor clinic

Health departmentto sponsor clinic
LISBON --The Columbiana County Health Department will sponsor a speech and hearing clinic for May 6 at the Health Department offices, 7360 state Route 45.
Anyone up to 21 years old may be referred by a family physician, speech therapist, hearing therapist, school nurse, public health nurse, parent, guardian or grandparent.
The examinations are free. Otolarynogolists, audiologists and speech therapists will be on hand.
Call (330) 424-0272 for an appointment.
Deadline is setto order bricks
MERCER, Pa. -- The Mercer County Courthouse Memorial and Honor Garden Committee has set a May 7 deadline for ordering engraved bricks to be placed this spring.
Bricks will be placed the week of May 19 in the garden on the north side of the courthouse. Each brick costs $53 including tax and may have up to three rows of print, 17 characters per line. Proceeds will be used to maintain the garden.
For more information call (724) 662-3490.
Fountains will be placed in the gardens later this year.
The next placement of bricks will be in September.
Garage break-in
SALEM -- A man living on the 200 block of Woodland Avenue told police someone broke into his garage.
The thief stole two tools having a total value of $400.
The crime occurred sometime last week, the man told police Friday.
Mohawk teacher award
BESSEMER, Pa. -- Bessemer Rotary is seeking nominations from Mohawk students, parents and alumni for the annual Mohawk Rotary Educator of the Year Award. This award is given annually to one elementary and one secondary educator, who have had a significant, positive influence on the lives of students. The educators nominated must currently be on the staff at Mohawk.
To nominate an educator, write a letter explaining why you believe this educator deserves the honor.
The final selection will be made by a committee from the Bessemer Rotary and will be based on the number of letters received for each candidate and the reasons for the educator's nomination. Letters of nomination should be sent to Daniel Vrabel, Bestview Ave., Bessemer, Pa. 16112. The deadline for nominations is May 9.
Lottery winner
HUBBARD -- John F. Fecych of Hubbard has won a lump sum payment of $69,500 in the April 24 Buckeye 5 lottery drawing.
Fecych bought his winning ticket at Patton IGA Super Center on West Liberty Street, according to the Ohio Lottery Commission. He claimed his prize Friday.
Store broken into
HUBBARD -- A Hubbard Township convenience store was the target of a smash and grab episode early today.
Police said the alarm at Ferrara's Market on Chestnut Ridge Road sounded about 12:45 a.m.
When police arrived, they discovered the door glass smashed in and cigarettes taken.
Money stolen from home
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Police said two women who claimed to be collecting donations for multiple sclerosis research entered a woman's home in the 100 block of North Cascade Street and stole about $80. The victim said the theft occurred about 8 p.m. Saturday. She said she let the women in her home and had about $80 in a coffee can in the bedroom. She believes one woman took the money while the other distracted her with paperwork.
Beer seller charged
YOUNGSTOWN -- Police charged Munther Ghazanna, 28, of 546 Fifth St., Struthers, with selling alcohol to a minor at 8:39 p.m. Saturday. Police said they filed the charge after they saw him sell a six pack of beer to a confidential informant at Tiny's News & amp; Beverage, 775 N. Garland Ave. Police said they were investigating complaints about such sales.
Handcuffed man escapes
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- A LaClair Drive man was in the Lawrence County Jail this morning, charged with attempting to flee police who were arresting him on outstanding warrants. Police said Adam L. Niles, 23 is being held on $10,000 bond after appearing before a magistrate over the weekend. Police said they picked up Niles at a Park Avenue address Saturday and after he was handcuffed and led down a narrow flight of stairs, he broke free. Still in handcuffs, Niles ran several blocks in the Young, North Mercer and North Jefferson street areas before police caught him again. Police said warrants on Niles are for five counts of receiving stolen property, five counts of theft by unlawful taking and one count of felony forgery.