Tuesday, October 26, 2004
Facing multiple charges
NILES -- A Warren man was arrested after his former girlfriend told police he threatened her with a gun.
Jose Croal, 26, of Trumbull Avenue, Warren, was to be arraigned today in Niles Municipal Court on charges of domestic violence, possession of drug paraphernalia, criminal trespassing and violation of a protection order.
According to reports, Croal showed up at the woman's Royal Mall Drive apartment shortly after 1:30 a.m. today and waved a gun at her.
The woman told police Croal left, but soon returned and tried to get in through the front door. When he was unable to open the door, the woman told police he went to the back of the apartment and kicked down the back door. Reports state Croal fled the area on foot when police arrived, but was apprehended in the area a short time later. Records didn't indicate whether police found a gun.
Board backs TCTC levy
McDONALD -- The McDonald school board has gone on record in support of the renewal of the 2.4 mill, 10-year levy for the Trumbull Career and Technical Center.
Board member Bob Jones, representative on the TCTC board from the local school board, said, "This is the first time we get to vote on a tax for the TCTC since we joined them two years ago."
The district had been sending students to the Gordon D. James Career Center, which is no longer used as a vocational education school for high school students.
"It's actually more affordable for us than going to Gordon James," he said.
In other business at its meeting Monday, high school Principal John Larocca told the board the annual Royal Swans Swim show will be Nov. 11, 12 and 13 at the high school pool. Tickets are $3 per person.
Police seek robbers
HUBBARD -- Township police are asking for the public's help in finding two men who robbed an elderly couple during the weekend.
Detective Mike Begeot said the thieves entered the South Main Street home of a couple in their 80s, tied up the husband and took cash and jewelry Saturday night.
The wife was in another part of the house and wasn't disturbed. Begeot asked that anyone with information to contact police, (330) 534-8477.
Girard board to meet
GIRARD -- The Girard Board of Education will have its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the board offices in Prospect Elementary School, 704 E. Prospect St. The board usually meets in the high school cafeteria.
School board OKs pact
HUBBARD -- The school board approved a $20,000 contract with the Potential Development Program Inc. at a regular meeting Monday.
The purpose is to provide education services to special-needs pupils, paid for by grant funds.
The board also accepted a $437 donation from the Hubbard Chamber of Commerce to purchase books for teachers at Roosevelt Elementary.
Diabetes Expo 2004
LIBERTY -- Diabetes Expo 2004, presented by Humility of Mary Health Partners Diabetes Education department, is from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Holiday Inn MetroPlex, 1620 Motor Inn Drive.
The event will feature a panel of physicians and other professionals, including a podiatrist, endocrinologist, nephrologist, cardiologist, ophthalmologist, a diabetes educator and registered dietitian, who will discuss diabetes concerns related to their specialty. The Expo also includes exhibits, lunch and prizes.
New trick-or-treat hours
NILES -- City officials are reminding residents that trick-or-treat hours for the city have changed this year.
Because of a conflict with Niles McKinley High School Homecoming events, trick or treat will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday.