Police shut down bar

Police shut down bar
GIRARD -- For the third time in three weekends, police were called to break up a large fight at a local bar.
Police arrived at Mikeee's on North State Street at 1:46 a.m. Saturday and ordered the establishment to be shut down after they found more than 100 people outside and several more inside, many of them fighting. Police told workers to close down for the night based on the number of people at the bar.
No injuries were reported and no arrests were made, but police reports indicate it took more than 45 minutes to clear the crowds.
Mayor honors mentors
NILES -- Mayor Ralph A. Infante will issue a proclamation honoring Big Brothers & amp; Big Sisters.
The ceremony is set for 10 a.m. Wednesday in the mayor's office, 34 W. State St.
This year is the 35th anniversary of Big Brothers & amp; Big Sisters, which was founded in 1969.
The mission of the agency is to make a positive difference in the lives of children, primarily through a professionally supported, one-to-one mentoring relationship. Mentors assist children as they grow to become more confident, competent and caring individuals by providing committed leadership and standards of excellence.
Convention parties
YOUNGSTOWN -- A Democratic convention party will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Mahoning County Democratic Party headquarters, 101 Federal Plaza East.
The event will include a telecast of the national convention in Boston and a nationwide conference call by John Edwards, vice presidential candidate.
The event is sponsored by the local party and Students 4 Kerry at Youngstown State University. Admission is free and open to the public. Donations for Students 4 Kerry will be accepted.
Also that evening, house parties in support of the Democrats will be at 6:30 p.m. at Neighborhood Ministry, 75 Jackson St., Campbell, and the home of Annie Vross, 3890 Alvacardo Drive, Canfield.
Underage driver
YOUNGSTOWN -- A car driven by a 14-year-old boy was stopped by police on East Lucius Avenue around 3:30 p.m. Sunday, and the front-seat passenger, Ray L. Burt, 28, of East Judson Avenue, was arrested.
Police said they found a loaded .38-caliber handgun near Burt's seat, and a check revealed that it had been reported stolen. Burt was arrested on charges of permitting a minor to operate a vehicle, carrying a concealed weapon, receiving stolen property (firearm), possession of drugs and three counts of child endangering.
Aside from the 14-year-old driver, two other occupants of the car were under 18, police said.
The woman who owns the car told police that Burt assured her that he has a valid license. Police said it's under suspension.
The woman said Burt should not have had her prescription pills, which police found in his pants pocket, reports show.
The driver was issued a citation for having no license and taken home.