Wounded man says it was mistaken ID

Wounded man says
it was mistaken ID

YOUNGSTOWN — A West Indianola Avenue man, who was once shot in the lower left calf on the city’s South Side, told police he thought it was a case of mistaken identity and the gunman intended to shoot somebody else. Ronald Mitchell, 29, said he saw a dark-colored box-type Chevrolet pass him, and he started running when he heard six shots while he walked at Parkview and Glenwood avenues around 9:30 p.m. Saturday. Police said the injury, apparently caused by a small-caliber bullet, appeared minor, and Mitchell was treated at St. Elizabeth Health Center. Mitchell said he didn’t see the gunman or type of gun used.

Gunman steals condoms

YOUNGSTOWN — A gunman escaped with two condoms after a North Side convenience store owner hit him in the mouth with a baseball bat. The 24-year-old owner of the Belmont Food Mart, 911 Belmont Ave., told police he saw the robber, who appeared to be about 30 years old, put the condoms in his pocket without paying for them and ordered him to put the condoms back and leave the store at 10:20 p.m. Saturday. A struggle ensued; the robber threw hot coffee on the store owner and drew a handgun; the storekeeper responded with the bat; and the robber fled by car, the storekeeper told police.

Tire recycling event

NORTH LIMA — The Beaver Township trustees and their recycling program, in cooperation with the Mahoning County Green Team, are sponsoring a tire recycling event for county residents. The event is from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Beaver Township Recycling Center, 601 South Range Road. Township residents may dispose of two passenger tires for free, and each additional tire is 50 cents. Nonresidents must pay 50 cents for all tires. The limit is six passenger tires per vehicle. Truck tires will be accepted at $5 each, with a limit of six.

Red Kettle help sought

NEWTON FALLS — The Salvation Army Newton Falls Service Unit, 261⁄2 W. Broad St., needs volunteers to help with its Red Kettle Campaign to raise money to help people in the 44444 ZIP code area. Volunteers are asked to donate two hours to the project, which will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 22 and 24-26, and Dec. 1-3, 8-10, 15-17 and 22-24. Volunteers in groups or families with children may participate. To schedule your hours, call Doug Herlinger or Clara Titus at the Church Mouse, (330) 872-5574, which is part of the SA unit.

Books and art to blend

HOWLAND — The Warren-Trumbull County Public Library branch services department and the Butler Institute of American Art will offer a blend of art and books during a family program at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Butler Trumbull branch on 9350 East Market Street in Howland. This is part of the Reading and other Forms of Art program that encourages adults and children to work together to connect books and art in a museum setting. The program is free and open to the public. Registration is not required. For more information, call the Howland branch of the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library at (330) 856-2011, or the Butler branch at (330) 743-1711, ext. 115.

First Night volunteers

YOUNGSTOWN — First Night Youngstown will have a volunteer appreciation get-together 5:30 to 7 p.m. Nov. 27 for past volunteers and anyone interested in volunteering for First Night 2008. The event will be at The Children’s Museum of the Valley on East Boardman Street. Refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP by calling the First Night office at (330) 744-9966. First Night Youngstown is a family-oriented, alcohol-free program throughout the downtown and Wick Avenue areas. The program includes music, dance, theater, art and children’s activities. Volunteers are needed for 21⁄2-hour shifts. Those who volunteer receive free admission buttons to First Night.