Cherol's burglarized

Cherol's burglarized
YOUNGSTOWN -- A 15-pound weight was thrown through a door at Cherol's Market on Salt Springs Road in a burglary around 1:30 a.m. Friday, police said. Taken from the store were roughly 20 packs of cigarettes and various Ohio Lottery tickets. Any further loss will be reported after an inventory.
Arson ruins house
YOUNGSTOWN -- A fire that was intentionally set near the chimney at 28 Garfield St. burned down the two-story vacant house at 6:45 a.m. Friday, the fire department said. Damage was set at $6,000, a total loss.
Borts Pool vandals
YOUNGSTOWN -- Vandals who broke into the Borts Pool bathhouse on North Belle Vista Avenue set four small trash fires and destroyed benches, lockers and other furnishings, the fire department said. Firefighters were sent to the West Side pool around 4 p.m. Thursday for a structure fire and found smoke when they arrived. The situation could have been worse if chlorine containers the vandals tipped over had leaked, said Battalion Chief Robert Hian. Damage was estimated at $7,000.
Forum Health offersfree cancer program
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Forum Health Cancer CareCenters is offering a free community education program, "Understanding Health Insurance and Medicare: A Comprehensive Guide for Patients Facing Cancer," to help cancer patients and their family members better understand and interpret new health insurance and Medicare guidelines. The program is Monday from 5:15 to 7:30 p.m. in the Medical Education Building auditorium at Northside Medical Center on Gypsy Lane. The program will feature health-care experts providing an overview on key issues such as disability benefits, patient rights and responsibilities, and interpreting recent changes to Medicare. Light refreshments will be provided. Call (800) 842-9727 for reservations.
Program for seniors
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- U.S. Rep. Melissa Hart will talk with seniors at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Multi-Purpose Room in the Challenges Options and Aging Building, 2706 Mercer Road. The event is open to the public and will include discussions on a wide variety of topics including Medicare, pension protection, long-term care, energy costs and taxes. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions.
Tattooist charged afterparents file complaint
AUSTINTOWN -- Police have charged a man with operating an unlicensed tattoo parlor after a customer's tattoo became infected, police said. Brandon Pounds, 23, South Edgehill Avenue, gave a tattoo to a 17-year-old boy in late January or early February, a police report says. The boy's father told police Pounds didn't have permission to give his son a tattoo. The parents filed a complaint with the county health department after they learned Feb. 14 their son had an infection, the police report, filed earlier this week, says. The boy told police Pounds said he'd had a license for eight years. Pounds is set to appear in Mahoning County Court here for an arraignment Monday at 6 p.m.
Fire kills two dogs
GREENVILLE, Pa. -- Fire officials are trying to determine the cause of a fire that destroyed an Orangeville Street home and killed two pet dogs inside. Greenville firefighters were called to 15 Orangeville St. at 6:20 p.m. Wednesday, but were initially hampered because there were few firefighters available to help. The house is owned by Evelyn Williams of Greenville. Her tenants, Kim Bashor and Russ Edeburn, were not home. Firefighters said they don't think the fire was suspicious. It moved rapidly because there were no fire stops between the wall studs, and firefighters had to open interior walls to get to hidden fire spots, their report says. The Pennsylvania State Police fire marshal is investigating. The tenants are staying with family.
Hanni's penalty on hold
YOUNGSTOWN -- Atty. Don L. Hanni Jr.'s penalty for a contempt of court finding has been shelved while the 7th District Court of Appeals reviews the case. Judge James C. Evans of Mahoning County Common Pleas Court issued an order Friday that, for now, relieves Hanni of having to pay $300 in jurors' fees. Last week, Common Pleas Judge R. Scott Krichbaum found Hanni in contempt for being absent and failing to notify the court on the day his client's trial was to begin. Hanni said he had acute bronchitis.