Storm damage help

Storm damage help
LISBON -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency said Monday that public property in Columbiana County is eligible for assistance for storm damage in August and September.
The county was previously made eligible for federal assistance for damage to private property.
Michael D. Brown, the head of Homeland Security, which includes FEMA, said the county was added to the earlier declaration for private damage.
No deadline has been set for when the county, cities and other subdivisions must apply for aid.
Columbiana County Emergency Management Agency officials say damage to public property already tops $6.6 million.
The center taking applications for damage to private property will close at 8 p.m. Wednesday. Those with questions can call (800) 621-3362.
Bond set for man
SALEM -- Judge Robert C. Roberts of Northwest Municipal Court set a $1 million bond on Monday for a man accused of striking another man with his car.
Aaron Catlin, 29, of South Union Avenue, has been charged with attempted murder in the rundown of Marc Finley, 21, of Andrew Avenue last Thursday.
Finley is in serious condition at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown.
Catlin has not been charged in the death of Frank E. Gardner, 24, of Aetna Street, who was struck while he walked with Finley along North Ellsworth Avenue.
Police say the encounter came after a dispute at a nearby bar. Catlin will have a preliminary hearing at 10 a.m. Thursday.
West Nile virus in bird
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- A fourth dead bird found in Lawrence County has tested positive for West Nile virus, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. State officials said they received word Monday that the American crow found in Shenango Township had the virus. Other dead birds testing positive for the virus in the county this year were found in Hickory and Wilmington townships and the city of New Castle.
West Nile virus is spread by mosquitoes, which pass the disease on by biting infected animals and then passing it onto humans. Health officials urge people to remove all standing water to lessen the number of breeding mosquitoes.
Penguins take road trip
COLUMBUS -- Youngstown State University's penguin mascots are appearing this week in Columbus.
YSU is taking eight 7-foot-tall colorfully decorated penguin sculptures to the Ohio Statehouse, where they will be displayed through Sunday as part of an effort to publicize the school and the Mahoning Valley.
The exhibition starts with a reception at 5 p.m. today in the Capitol atrium. After the reception, the sculptures will be moved to the hallways that lead to the Capitol rotunda.
The pieces are decorated based on different themes, including the state seal, the eight U.S presidents from Ohio, and Youngstown-area sports heroes.
Abuse investigation
CAMPBELL -- Mahoning County Children Services is investigating the possible abuse of a 10-month-old boy bruised around his face and neck.
A police report says the child's mother told them Friday that she left the child with his father for about five hours Thursday afternoon and when she picked him up he had the bruises.
A report from Forum Health Northside Medical Center's emergency department states that the attending physician thinks the injuries were due to possible abuse.
The child's mother later told police that her son's father called her several times Friday and threatened to cut her throat.
Microwave stolen
YOUNGSTOWN -- A window was smashed out, possibly with a brick, to get into the kitchen area of the city street department on Teamster Drive and a microwave oven worth about $150 was stolen, reports show. The theft was discovered Monday. Police said they found blood on the window and the floor, indicating the suspect may have been injured while entering through the broken window.