Seeking Indian info

Seeking Indian info
STRUTHERS -- On behalf of local archaeologists, the Struthers Historical Society is seeking diaries, histories, photos and maps regarding early American Indian habitants of the Mahoning and Shenango valleys. The researchers seek to document locations of Indian trails, artifacts, mounds and flint or chert quarries. All original materials will remain the property of the owners; only copies are requested. For more information, contact the Struthers Historical Society, 50 Terrace St., Struthers, Ohio 44471.
Vaccination clinic set
YOUNGSTOWN -- A flu and pneumonia vaccination clinic for adults over the age of 65 or adults who meet "high risk" criteria, will take place Tuesday by appointment only. Call Visiting Nurse Association of Youngstown, 518 E. Indianola Avenue at (330) 782-5606 Monday to schedule an appointment. Cost is $18 or Part B Medicare will be accepted.
Coalition plans to meet
YOUNGSTOWN -- The West Side Citizens Coalition of the Fourth and Fifth Wards will have its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 640 Industrial Road. Officers will be nominated and elected.
MRDD board accredited
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Mahoning County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities board received a three-year accreditation certificate from the state MRDD. Donald Bashaw, deputy director of the state MRDD, pointed to a 47-percent improvement in quality since the last accreditation award in May 2000. The board also received commendations for its early-childhood intervention and strategic planning programs. The accreditation survey process takes about four months. Six state MRDD reviewers work with the county board's administrators to check compliance with federal and state laws and administrative regulations. The state examines client health, safety and welfare, client rights, program administration and client service delivery and planning.
Finance panel to meet
CAMPBELL -- The Campbell City Council Finance Committee will meet at 6 p.m. Monday at Campbell City Hall, council President Robert Yankle announced Saturday. The city's current financial situation will be discussed at the session.
Lawrence Co. festivities
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Lawrence County's light up night is set for Nov. 18 downtown. Streets will close at 5 p.m. and there will be entertainment throughout the area. Mayor Wayne Alexander will light the Christmas tree at 6:45 p.m. and the parade will start at 7 p.m. from the Columbus Innerbelt. Fireworks will conclude the night at 8:45 p.m. New in 2004 will be North Pole Street on North Street. The New Castle Transit Authority will provide busing into downtown from Union Square Plaza, Lawrence Village Plaza, Jameson South parking lot and the Scottish Rite Cathedral parking lot on Park Avenue and Mercer Street.
United Way fund-raisers
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- United Way of Lawrence County is just over half of its yearly fund-raising goal. The campaign is working on raising $630,000 to help 19 nonprofit agencies in the area. A report meeting last week revealed that $308,185, or 51.08 percent of the goal, had been pledged. Among those who pledged money were Liberty Mutual employees, who raised $63,000 through various fund-raisers, including a kiss-a-pig contest.