Trustees to open bids for building addition

Trustees to open bidsfor building addition
NORTH LIMA -- Beaver Township trustees plan to meet at 3 p.m. Wednesday to open bids for the proposed addition to the township safety building.
Earlier this year trustees advertised for bids for the construction of a proposed 8,500-square-foot structure that essentially would expand the current fire building, along West South Range Road, on the building's east side. Officials said the project could cost up to $800,000 and they expect to use inheritance tax revenue to pay some of the expenses.
They said the fire department has outgrown the fire building and needs more space to accommodate equipment, vehicles and personnel. Ron Faniro, architect, said the new structure would allow the fire department to have easier access to fire gear and rescue equipment.
Couple wins $155,000
HUBBARD -- Mark and Tammy Takash of Hubbard have won $155,000 in the Ohio Lottery Rolling Cash 5 game. They picked all five numbers in the May 22 drawing. After taxes, the couple will receive $106,950 from the ticket they purchased at the Patton IGA Super Center on West Liberty Street. The store will receive a $500 bonus for selling the ticket.
Temporary closing
YOUNGSTOWN -- Hubbard Road between Logan Avenue and Albert Street will be closed between Tuesday and Friday because of an upgrade of the Norfolk & amp; Southern Railroad crossing, according to the city's Department of Public Works. A detour will be posted for motorists.
Eligibility list createdfor two positions
GIRARD -- The civil service commission created an eligibility list Friday for the positions of patrol officer and firefighter.
Kurt Latell, commission chairman, said that if Mayor James A. Melfi wants to make appointments, he must ask for a certified list. The eligibility list will be active for two years.
Safety-Service Director Jerry Lambert said Police Chief Frank Bigowsky wants to hire three patrol officers and a dispatcher, but the availability of money is uncertain.
The fire department is now at full strength, he added.
Trustee pulls plug on Harkins hearing
MINERAL RIDGE -- Weathersfield Township trustees won't be having a hearing, after all, on allegations Chairman John Vogel made against Richard Harkins, zoning commission chairman.
Trustees had voted Monday to go ahead with the hearing June 19 but allowed that if Vogel decided to pull the plug on the whole hearing, he could.
"I decided to pull the plug," Vogel said, adding he put the decision in writing to township attorney William Roux. "I was the accuser. I'm withdrawing the charge."
Vogel noted it would have cost the township money to hire a stenographer for a transcript of the meeting.
Vogel had contended Harkins engaged in an ongoing series of activities to undermine the agenda of trustees, and insubordination. Harkins has said a civil suit could be filed on his behalf.
Outreach meeting set
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Lawrence County commissioners public meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the New Wilmington Borough Building, 134 High St. This meeting is part of the commissioner's monthly outreach to communities in the county.
Safety belt enforcement
Increased safety belt enforcement is the focus of the Mahoning County OVI (operating vehicle impaired) Task Force today from 4 to 8 p.m. on Mahoning Avenue in Mahoning County.
Police participants include Youngstown, Ohio State Highway Patrol Canfield Post, Lake Milton State Park, and Milton, Jackson and Austintown townships.
The troopers and officers will have a zero tolerance for those not wearing seat belts or violating child passenger safety laws. The effort is part of the state's "What's Holding You Back?" campaign.
Window hit by bullet
YOUNGSTOWN -- A Hollywood Avenue woman told police she was watching TV in her upstairs bedroom around 10:15 p.m. Thursday when she heard a loud pop and then the sound of glass breaking. She then found a bullet hole in the window. No motive for the shooting was mentioned.