Man wanted by police

Man wanted by police

YOUNGSTOWN — A Sunshine Avenue man accused of starting a small fire as part of a dance routine in a parking lot near his home is a wanted man.

Howard L. Ramey, 44, failed to show up in municipal court Monday for arraignment on a charge of open burning. A warrant was issued for his arrest.

Police said they were called to the 1100 block of Sunshine around 9 p.m. Sunday to investigate a report of someone burning some things and found Ramey, who told them he had poured a small stream of gasoline and ignited it as part of a dance routine he was performing for his neighbors. The routine required him to dance over the flames, he said.

Police issued him a summons and told him to report for arraignment at 10 a.m. Monday.

Kidnapping warrant

WARREN — Police have obtained a warrant charging a 19-year-old Warren man with kidnapping in the weekend abduction of a 3-year-old boy. The warrant is for Marcus A. Chaney, of North Leavitt Road. Police are also seeking a 17-year-old male. Both are the toddler’s uncles.

David Williamson of Transylvania Avenue Southeast told police that his son, Davyon, was kidnapped at gunpoint by two men and a woman while he was visiting on Feederle Drive about 2:30 a.m. Saturday.

Police stopped the car the woman was driving at Tod Avenue and Fifth Street, and Chaney and the juvenile fled on foot. Davyon was returned to his father.

The woman was not charged because she cooperated with police.

Relay for Life scheduled

NEW SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Township’s Relay for Life is set from 6 p.m. Friday to 6 p.m. Saturday at the Springfield High School Stadium. The public is invited to the event, which raises funds for the American Cancer Society.

The township will have a team and Trustee Gerald Guterba said township officials will sell sweet corn. In addition, Fire Chief Brian Hughes said one or two rides on a medevac helicopter will be raffled.

Friday activities will begin with opening ceremonies and flag raising. Various bands will perform throughout the day, and a disc jockey will provide music from midnight to 9 a.m.

Saturday, some of the activities will include a car and bike show from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., youth activities at noon at all team tents, and appearances from various mascots from noon to 2 p.m.

Seeking volunteers

SALEM — Volunteers are needed to help with the thousands of people expected to be in town this weekend for the Steel Valley Super Nationals, according to David K. Schwartz, chairman of the Salem Tourism Advisory Board. 

Volunteers will be needed throughout the city to assist with directions, directing the parking of hot rods, monitoring crowds and passing out brochures throughout the city.

Those interested in volunteering should call (330) 831-8628. People should leave their names and phone numbers and when they will be available to help. They will receive a return call.

Car clubs interested in reserving a space along the cruise route can call (330) 853-8062.