Trumbull considers moving dog pound

Trumbull considersmoving dog pound
WARREN -- Trumbull County commissioners are considering moving the county dog pound because of structural problems with the building.
Al DeVengencie, county maintenance director, said Wednesday that he plans to approach the county fair board to discuss relocating the pound to the fairgrounds in Bazetta, an idea that has floated around for years.
The condition of the dog pound on Anderson Avenue in Howland has deteriorated over the years, DeVengencie said.
Wiring has corroded, and the roof over the building's office area leaks in heavy rain.
Commissioner James Tsagaris said it would cost about $30,000 to fix the roof.
Pancake breakfast
HARTFORD -- The Hartford Fire Association will have its monthly pancake breakfast from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday at the Hartford Fire Department, at the intersection of state Route 305 and 7.
The cost is $4 for adults and $3 for seniors and pupils ages 5 to 16. Children under 5 eat for free.
Pancakes, eggs, sausage, milk, orange juice and coffee will be served.
Attempted murder charge
YOUNGSTOWN -- Bond was set at $1.5 million cash or surety for Kesa Hinson, 21, of Kenmore Avenue, who is charged with attempted murder and aggravated burglary.
Municipal Judge Robert P. Milich set the bond at Hinson's video arraignment Wednesday.
Hinson is accused of entering a house on East LaClede Avenue and stabbing a 14-year-old girl Tuesday evening.
Magistrate dismissessuit against schools
YOUNGSTOWN -- A magistrate has dismissed a federal lawsuit against the Salem School District.
Judith Herbick filed the suit last year in U.S. District Court, Youngstown, contending that her civil rights were violated and that the district discriminated against her because of her age when it did not renew her teaching contract for the 2002-03 school year.
But Magistrate George Limbert ruled there was not enough evidence to support those claims and dismissed the case.
Herbick was seeking reinstatement to her job and more than $250,000 in damages.
Financial literacy classes
YOUNGSTOWN -- The North Side Citizens' Coalition will conduct free financial literacy training classes starting in October.
There will be two 10-week classes that meet at the North Side Library.
One class will be on Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. starting Oct. 6. The second class will be from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturdays starting Oct. 9.
Participants are required to attend all the sessions.
Applications can be obtained at the coalition office at 1239 Elm St. or by calling the office at (330) 747-1674.
Nurses to strike
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Unionized nurses at the Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic will hold a three-day strike starting at 7 a.m. Friday, expressing their dissatisfaction with contract talks with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
The nurses said they picked a weekend strike over a lengthier walkout so patient care won't be compromised.
Nonunion employees will be able to pick up the slack this weekend so that patient care will be uninterrupted, UPMC spokeswoman Jane Duffield said.
The two sides can't agree on raises for more than 100 registered nurses at the hospital.
The nurses at first were asking for a 6.25 percent increase, but now want a 4 percent raise. UPMC is offering 3 percent.
Competency question
ERIE, Pa. (AP) -- An Erie County judge is expected to rule in the next few days whether a woman accused of killing her live-in boyfriend -- and storing his body in a freezer of an ex-boyfriend -- is mentally competent to stand trial.
A state psychiatrist told Judge Shad Connelly on Wednesday that Marjorie Diehl-Armstrong is taking mood stabilizers to control her bipolar disorder, and that her mental competency depends on her continuing to take the drugs.
Diehl-Armstrong could be forced to take her medicine while she was at Mayview State Hospital, but now that she's in the Erie County prison, it's up to her to take her medicine, psychiatrist Dr. Laszlo Betres said.
Diehl-Armstrong is charged with killing 45-year-old James Roden last August, and storing his body in a freezer.