Warren appeals ruling in wrongful-death suit

Warren appeals rulingin wrongful-death suit
WARREN -- The city has appealed to the Ohio Supreme Court a ruling by the 11th District Court of Appeals that said a wrongful-death case involving a 10-year-old boy who drowned in the city should not be dismissed. In October, the appeals court agreed with an earlier ruling by Judge W. Wyatt McKay of Trumbull County Common Pleas Court. The suit was brought by John Keytack, father of Johnny Keytack. The boy drowned July 21, 2003, when he became trapped in a whirlpool swirling around a storm drain on Bonnie Brae Avenue after heavy rain. The city claimed the case should be dismissed, but both courts have ruled against the city. If the city had not appealed to the Ohio Supreme Court, it would have gone back to Judge McKay for trial.
Man's body is identified
YOUNGSTOWN -- The man whose burned body was found last week has been identified through X-rays as Michael W. Broomsey, 53, of Youngstown. Mahoning County Coroner David M. Kennedy has ruled the death a homicide. Broomsey's body was discovered around 10:30 p.m. last Friday at Kenyon and Millard avenues on the East Side.
Four-plex fire was set
YOUNGSTOWN -- Fire at a two-story brick four-plex at 3125 Hillman St. was set on the steps leading to the second floor around 9 p.m. Tuesday, the fire department said. Only one apartment was occupied. No injuries were reported. Damage was set at 9,000.
Fire ruled accidental
CHAMPION -- State fire marshal investigators announced Wednesday that the fire that killed a 43-year-old Champion woman Sept. 18 was accidental. Lisa Betts was living in a boardinghouse at 5473 N. Park Ave. when she fell asleep while smoking a cigarette. Investigators concluded that the fire was contained to the mattress and box springs that Betts was lying on. There were smoke detectors in the boardinghouse, but they did not operate.
Police probe robberyof discount store
BOARDMAN -- Police are investigating an aggravated robbery at a South Avenue discount store. An employee of Family Dollar told police a man came into the store about 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, selected an item and approached the register. The man then pulled a mask over his face and stuffed his hand inside his pocket as if he had a gun and demanded money from the register. He told the clerk to put the cash, more than 400, into a Family Dollar bag. The clerk complied and the robber fled through the parking lot and into a nearby mobile home park.
Benefiting food bank
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Youngstown Symphony Chorus and the Youngstown SteelHounds are inviting the general public to kick off the holiday season by "Singing for Second Harvest" at 5 p.m. Saturday at the Chevrolet Center, 229 E. Front St. Participants can join the Symphony Chorus in singing Christmas carols to help feed hungry area families. Admission is a nonperishable food item. Second Harvest Food Bank's most needed items include cereal, canned vegetables and meats, crackers, instant mashed potatoes and boxed stuffing.
Springfield trustees OK new pumper truck
NEW SPRINGFIELD -- Springfield Township trustees approved delivery earlier this week of the newest addition to the fire department's fleet, a 2006 pumper truck. Trustee Robert Orr said the vehicle was inspected to make sure it meets specifications. It will be outfitted with equipment, striping and identification before it goes into service in two to three weeks. Manufactured by the Sutphen Co. in Columbus, the vehicle cost about 249,000 and will be paid for on a three-year loan, Orr said. It brings the fire department's fleet to 10 fire apparatus and two ambulances.
Joining to collect food for needy families
WARREN -- The National Packard Museum is partnering with the Warren Family Mission by collecting food for the area's needy families. Dry goods, canned food and nonperishable food items may be deposited at the museum through Dec. 23. The museum, at 1899 Mahoning Ave. N.W., is open from noon to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. For more information, visit the museum's Web site at wwwpackardmuseum.org or call the museum at (330) 394-1899.