Chase, crash, charges


May 20, 2007 at 12:00a.m.

Chase, crash, charges

YOUNGSTOWN — A 22-year-old city man faces one felony charge of failure to comply with the order or signal of a police officer and two misdemeanors after police chased his vehicle through the South Side shortly just after noon Saturday.

Police said they attempted to stop a vehicle being driven erratically near Edwards Street and Parkwood Avenue, but the driver didn’t stop.

Police followed the vehicle as it ran through nine stop signs and one red light and traveled through residential neighborhoods at 50 to 60 mph, almost hitting other motorists, police said.

When the vehicle crashed at a Boston Avenue residence, police arrested Andre L. Harrison of East Ravenwood Avenue. In addition to the failure to comply, he was charged with driving under suspension and marijuana possession.

Off-road warnings

BERLIN CENTER — Visitors should be aware that off-road operation of any motorized vehicle on federal land adjacent to Berlin Lake is prohibited by federal regulation. Violations may result in a written warning or a citation from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Information about federal regulations regarding off-road vehicle operation may be obtained by calling the lake office at (330) 547-3781.

Hermitage schools chief

HERMITAGE, Pa. — Hermitage resident Kathleen Nogay was appointed by the school board members to serve as the new school district superintendent beginning July 1. Nogay is a former teacher of biology, chemistry and astronomy for Sebring Local Schools. She earned her master’s degree in education at Youngstown State University before serving as an assistant principal at Hubbard Schools and as a high school principal in Hermitage. She has since earned her doctorate in education, also from YSU. Her contract, which includes a starting salary of $106,000 per year, is valid for three years.

Mosquito spray set in Niles

NILES — Spraying for mosquitoes is scheduled in the city after 6 p.m. Wednesday If it rains, spraying will be Thursday. Those with respiratory problems should remain indoors with the windows closed. Food should not be prepared or left outside during spraying. All pets should be taken indoors.