New postmaster

New postmaster

YOUNGSTOWN — The local postal service has named former Warren postmaster Veronica A. Rice its head of operations. A 32-year veteran of the postal service, Rice’s appointment as postmaster of the Youngstown Postal Service began Oct. 27. She will be officially installed as the department’s top-ranking official at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Youngstown City Council chambers, 26 S. Phelps St. Rice began her postal career in 1975 as a window/distribution clerk in Cleveland. She is a graduate of David Myers University in Cleveland. She will oversee a work force of 324.

Accident on I-680

BOARDMAN — A four-car accident reduced traffic on Interstate 680 to one lane for more than an hour Friday. Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers said the accident took place at 5:20 p.m. just north of the U.S. Route 224 exit. Details of how the accident happened were not available late Friday. One man was taken to St. Elizabeth Health Center Boardman campus for observation, but state troopers said his injuries were not life-threatening. His name was not released.

New water tank for jail

LISBON — The Columbiana County commissioners had a special meeting Friday to buy an $18,000 hot water tank from the Omar McDowell Co. of Westlake for the county jail. The jail has two large tanks. One tank has been broken for some time, and the second recently began to leak. The new tank will replace the broken tank. Installation should begin Tuesday. Repairs are also being made to the leaking tank, said Jim Hoppel, chairman of the commissioners. Hoppel said it’s important to have enough water since the jail houses 180 prisoners. The tanks were part of the expansion of the jail about 10 years ago. The well water that supplies the jail is full of minerals that help corrode pipes and fixtures.

Applications for food

YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County Salvation Army is accepting applications for the Feed the Children program Monday and Wednesdayfrom 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Salvation Army, 1501 Glenwood Ave. Food distribution will take place Nov. 20 at the same location. County residents with children and total household income 200 percent or less of the Federal Poverty Guidelines are eligible. Clients must register during the application period to receive food. A valid picture ID, proof of guardianship of all children and a signed income verification form are required. Food vouchers will be issued after completion of the application process. Clients must personally present valid food vouchers during the Nov. 20 pickup. For more information, contact Jean, Sarah or Tiffany at (330) 746-8403 .

School fashion show

HOWLAND — Warren city’s Jefferson K-5 school will have a fashion show Sunday at the Avalon Inn Ballroom. Pupils and teachers will model. Doors open at 1:30 p.m., and the show is from 2 to 4 p.m. Cost is $10 per person. It will be presented by Sherry Gordon Salon, The House of Georgie, TJ Maxx and Simpson Gallery. Jefferson Principal Steve Chiaro said the proceeds will go to buying each pupil a game or toy to reinforce reading and thinking skills. He said depending on how much is raised, a social event will be held for the children. He said last year a holiday dinner was held.

Public urination

AUSTINTOWN — A Burkey Road woman doing her laundry saw more than she wanted to see when she looked out her basement window. The woman told township police that she saw a man urinating outside the window about 10 a.m. Thursday. She said she grabbed her 2-year-old daughter, locked her doors and called police. Police tracked down the man, who turned out to be a Youngstown Water Department meter reader, a police report says. The man said he didn’t realize anyone saw him. No charges were filed.