Felonious assault

Felonious assault
YOUNGSTOWN -- A city woman has been charged with felonious assault after police said she admitted shooting a Hubbard man in the head.
Dena Byrd, 31, of 164 New York Avenue, told police she was in her home about 6 p.m. Saturday when two armed men broke in, shouting, "Where is that Byrd man?"
Byrd told police that as the men were searching the home, she retrieved her .40-caliber pistol and fired five or six shots at the men.
Byrd told police that one man fled.
Police found the other man -- a 26-year-old who lives at 224 E. Liberty St. in Hubbard -- lying on the floor with a bullet wound to the right rear of his head. The man, whom the police would not identify, was taken to St. Elizabeth Health Center where he underwent surgery.
According to police reports, Byrd later told investigators an inconsistent account of her original story, which resulted in her being charged with two counts of felonious assault.
Charged with theft
WARREN -- Police said they charged Stephen Carano, 52, of 4180 Leavitt Road, with theft after he tried to steal two shopping carts full of food from the Giant Eagle on Mahoning Avenue.
He was caught at 1:50 p.m. Saturday trying to leave the store with 512 worth of food, including potato chips, salsa, pepperoni and alfredo sauce, according to police reports.
300,000 grant
LAKE MILTON -- The Milton Township Volunteer Fire Department received a 300,000 grant for a new firetruck from the Department of Homeland Security.
Milton Township was a recipient of an Assistance to Firefighters Grant, which awards grants to emergency personnel throughout the country.
'Cards for Kids'
CANFIELD -- Camp Fire USA Northeast Ohio Council is looking for 20,000 cards from people who care about kids. And the organization is asking that each one of those cards include a donation of at least 1.
The "Cards For Kids" campaign is running through Jan. 1, seeking contributions to help fund Camp Fire programs.
Camp Fire USA Northeast Ohio offers youth development activities that create positive environments and behaviors. The council has clubs for 2-year-olds through high school and offers environmental education, self-reliance programs and summer day camps.
The cards should be mailed to: Camp Fire USA Northeast Ohio Council, P.O. Box 516, Canfield, Ohio 44406.
Farm safety course
CORTLAND -- The Trumbull County Ohio State University Extension 4-H program is offering a 12-week safety course focusing on common farm equipment accident situations.
Upon completion of the course, participants will earn the certification to legally operate a tractor or farm machinery on any farm.
This course is open to any 14-16-year-olds who will be operating a tractor with more than 20 horsepower.
The course will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. every Wednesday beginning Jan. 10 and ending March 14 at the Banner Farm in Liberty. Cost is 18. Add 3 postage for mailed curriculum. Registration and fees are due Jan. 4.
For more information or to register, call (330) 638-6783.