South Range progress

South Range progress

NORTH LIMA — A public meeting will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the South Range High School auditorium to explain the progress of the all-grades building project that was passed by voters in May. Jeff Tuckerman, Ohio School Facilities Commission senior project manager, and Superintendent Dennis J. Dunham will handle that presentation. An hour later, there will be a second public meeting for those interested in how the district may buy bonds for the new facility. Marvin Founds, AG Edwards & Sons Inc. representative, along with James Phillips, school district treasurer, will be available to answer questions relative to the bond sale. District residents approved a 7.9-mill levy to provide funds for the estimated $38.6 million project. The district’s share of the project is 48 percent, with the state paying 52 percent.

Equipment grant

STONEORO, Pa. — The Stoneboro Volunteer Fire Department in Mercer County received $218,500 in federal grant money for a vehicle acquisition program. U.S. Rep. Phil English of Erie, R-3rd, said the fire department received the funding to improve the fire operations and make sure that firefighters have access to safe equipment. The money was awarded by the Emergency Preparedness and Response Directorate, which includes the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the U.S. Fire Administration.

Trumbull information

WARREN — The Trumbull County Tourism Bureau encourages all local organizations and groups to submit their Trumbull County events event information for inclusion in next year’s Calendar of Events. Forms can be picked up from the Tourism Bureau office, 321 Mahoning Ave. N.W., or they can be requested by calling (330) 675-3081. Completed forms should be sent to: 2008 Calendar of Events, Trumbull County Tourism Bureau, 321 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren, OH 44483, by Nov. 2.

Nonprofit exchange

YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State University and the Mahoning County commissioners’ Green Team want area residents to access and use the new “Materials Exchange” at www.ysurecreate.com. Residents and businesses may list unwanted supplies and items, and local charities, nonprofit agencies and schools may receive items they need at no charge. For more details, call Sarah Ellis at (330) 941-2238.

Lawrence Co. meeting

NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Instead of meeting at the county courthouse, Lawrence County commissioners will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Hickory Township Municipal Building. The commissioners will not have their regularly scheduled 10 a.m. meeting on that date.

Brandy Road to close

SEBRING — Bandy Road will close Monday between U.S. Route 62 and Lake Park Boulevard because of the replacement of two culverts and reopen Aug. 31, the Mahoning County Engineer’s office announced. Traffic will be detoured along Route 62, Oyster Road and Lake Park Boulevard.