Public forum at center

Public forum at center
GIRARD -- A public forum will be at 7 p.m. July 28, at the Girard Multi-Generational Center, 442 Trumbull Ave. There will be an open discussion with residents and city officials concerning plans for the city.
Free immunization clinic
GIRARD -- A free immunization clinic will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the health department in the city building for city children only. Parents are to provide a copy of the child's immunization record and a parent or guardian must accompany children under age 18. Parents must pre-register by calling the health department from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at (330) 545-6048.
Prescription-drug help
HUBBARD -- A meeting about the prescription-drug assistance program in Mahoning and Trumbull counties will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Hubbard Church of the Nazarene, 1815 Cherry Lane Drive.
The prescription-drug assistance program is a free service coordinated by Humility of Mary Health Partners to help qualifying senior citizens get medications used on a long-term basis.
Mahoning and Trumbull county senior citizens with no prescription-drug benefits who meet the income guidelines are eligible to apply for the program.
For more information, call (330) 740-0477.
Extra officers on patrol
NILES -- The Niles Police Department will conduct target enforcement during weekends throughout July. Extra officers will be on patrol during random periods, specifically targeting drunken and impaired drivers, as well as seat-belt, speed and child-restraint violators.
The extra patrols are funded by a grant from the Ohio Department of Public Safety/Governor's Highway Safety office.
Financial panel to meet
LORDSTOWN -- The financial planning and supervision commission for the Lordstown Local School District will meet at 10 a.m. July 21 in the library of Lordstown high School, 1824 Salt Springs Road.
Shenango Valley Mallplans benefit fund-raiser
HERMITAGE, Pa. -- The Shenango Valley Mall will have a Christmas in July food drive Friday through Sunday to benefit the Prince of Peace Center.
Santa's sleigh will be parked in the mall during the food drive. Mall patrons are encouraged to help fill it with nonperishable food items. Items collected will be given to the Prince of Peace Center to be distributed to those in need.
Customers who donate items during the drive will receive a savings pack from mall merchants and will be eligible to win a 14 karat diamond pendant valued at $150.
Customers who donate items Friday from 1 to 3 p.m. will be also able to spin the HOT 101.1 birthday wheel.
For further information, call the mall management office at (724) 346-4564 or visit www.shopshenangovalleymall.com.
Woman hurt in crash
LISBON -- A Wellsville woman was injured in a two-car crash on state Route 45/U.S. 30 south of Lisbon near West Point.
Lora Joy, 51, was admitted for observation after the crash at 7:51 p.m. Tuesday, a Salem Community Hospital spokeswoman said.
According to the Lisbon post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Tracy Furman, 37, of East Liverpool, was driving east on U.S. 30 and slowed for a stopped vehicle. Her car was struck in the rear by a car driven by Joy. Both cars struck a guardrail and went off the road. Joy's car bounced off the guardrail and went off the road, striking the corner of a house.
No other injuries were reported.
The patrol said Joy was cited for failure to maintain an assured clear distance between her car and the one in front of her.
Mill Creek Watershed ride
CANFIELD -- Bicyclists are being invited to participate in the third annual Mill Creek Watershed ride Aug. 7.
The 30-mile course, featuring scenic and rolling terrain, will go from Canfield to the headwaters of Mill Creek south of Columbiana.
This year, riders will have the option of pedaling an additional 25 miles in the Yellow Creek watershed.
The fee is $10 and includes a light lunch. Registration deadline is Aug. 5. Call the Mahoning Soil and Water Conservation District at (330) 533-2231 for information and registration.