Man accosts couple

Man accosts couple

YOUNGSTOWN — A Lora Avenue couple reported being approached outside their home by a man with a gun. The man, 54, told police the couple pulled into the driveway about 11:15 p.m. Friday after an evening out. He got out of the car and headed for his North Side house when a man wearing dark clothes emerged from the dark, ran up to him and stuck a gun into his chest, telling him to walk with him. When the man’s wife, 41, got out of the car, the gunman pointed the weapon at her, instructing her not to move and ordered the man to walk with him. The husband and wife ran in different directions when a neighbor drove by and began to yell. The couple heard a gunshot, and both called police from different neighbors’ homes.

Arrested twice in Pa.

PULASKI, Pa. — A New Castle man was arrested twice the same day and charged with driving under the influence. A trooper from Pennsylvania State Police’s New Castle barracks stopped Duane J. Evans, 24, of Sankey Street, about 2:20 a.m. Saturday on U.S. Route 422 on allegations that he committed traffic violations. Evans was arrested on a charge of DUI and after submitting to a blood test at Jameson Hospital was released and advised not to operate a vehicle. About 3:30 a.m. Saturday, a trooper saw Evans operating a different vehicle and arrested him on a DUI charge again. Evans was lodged in Lawrence County Jail.

Tree-lighting ceremony

McDONALD — The McDonald Lions Club will sponsor the village’s 26th annual Christmas in the Village on Saturday. The tree-lighting ceremony will take place at 6:30 p.m. near the Ramsey Pavilion, and the festivities will continue until 9 p.m. The tree lighting will be followed by Santa’s arrival on a firetruck. After Santa’s arrival, there will be free hayrides. Later carolers will walk through the village. Refreshments will be provided from 7 to 9 p.m. A bonfire will be lighted.

Bereavement workshop

HOWLAND — To help individuals and families cope with bereavement during the holidays, Family Holiday Workshop sponsored by Forum Health at Home Hospice will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 29 in the Board Room of Forum Health Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital, 8747 Squires Lane N.E. The free program, open to individuals and family members of any age, provides helpful coping strategies for the holidays and activities for all ages. Participants must register by Friday. To register or to get more information, call (330) 841-5440.

Free turkeys for needy

YOUNGSTOWN — Beginning at 10 a.m. Monday, staff at the Howard-Rhoden Memorial Home, 1755 Shehy St., will accept calls on behalf of families in need of a free turkey for Thanksgiving. The call can be made to (330) 744-7527. Families that qualified will be notified, and they can pick up their turkeys from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Zoning positions

MINERAL RIDGE — Weathersfield Township trustees are accepting applications for a position on both the zoning commission and the zoning board of appeals for 2008 for five-year terms. Township residents interested in either of two positions should send their résumé or obtain an application, which must be returned with a postmark of no later than Dec. 10. Trustees will vote on the replacements at their Dec. 18 meeting.

Meeting changed

NEW CASTLE, Pa. — City council has moved its regular public meeting to Tuesday instead of Nov. 22 because that is Thanksgiving Day. The work session will be at 6:30 p.m. today. Council meetings for December will be at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 6 and Dec. 20. Work sessions are scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Dec. 4 and 19.