$3M for lead abatement

$3M for lead abatement

YOUNGSTOWN — Representatives from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development will present Mahoning County commissioners with a check for $3 million today for the county’s Lead-Hazard Control Program. The county was one of dozens of state and local communities and organizations awarded money to protect children and families from lead-based paint. The county received the maximum award, which will be used to improve 201 homes. County officials say HUD rated the Mahoning County Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control Program’s application No. 1 in the grant process, and the $3 million brings to more than $18 million the amount of federal funds the county’s Healthy Homes program has secured since 1996.

Limb, branch pickup

HOWLAND — The township’s fall limb and branch pickup begins Oct. 22. All streets and areas east of Mosquito Creek will be done beginning Oct. 22. All streets west of the creek, North Road and all streets off North Road will begin Nov. 5. Everything must be put out the Monday before the pickup begins in each area. Place piles at the end of the property, cut end facing the street. Only trimmed, root-free branches up to six inches in diameter will be collected. Wood piles can’t be any larger than four feet by eight feet. No firewood, large logs or complete trees will be picked up.

3 accused in break-ins

HERMITAGE, Pa. — Three people are accused of breaking into approximately 13 cars on Rettig, Revere, Woodbine, Donna and Lyle drives. Hermitage police said numerous items and cash were taken from the vehicles early Saturday. One of the victims saw people near his car. He chased them and gave police a description of their vehicle. Sharon police later found the car at a North Sharpsville Avenue home and arrested Zachary Hancox, 21, of Hermitage; Daniel Palmer, 21, Sharpsville; and Samantha McFall, 18, of Pulaski. Each is charged with receiving stolen property. Hermitage Police said items taken from the car were valued at $500. Sharon police said four people have identified items taken from their cars and more items have not been claimed.

Police arrest fugitive

SHARON, Pa. — A 17-year-old boy from Haiti wanted in Florida was arrested in Sharon. Police were called to the 300 block of Wheeler Place at 6:50 p.m. Friday for an ongoing problem between neighbors. The boy ran off and police followed to determine if he had been involved in the dispute. Police later learned he was wanted on 11 outstanding warrants in Florida, including battery of a law enforcement officer. The boy also had an altered visa, police said. Police said Broward County, Fla., officials have asked that he be extradited to Florida. Sharon police said they do not know why the 17-year-old was in the city.

SWCD election, meeting

YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning Soil and Water Conservation District will have an election for its board of supervisors and an annual meeting banquet on Oct. 30 at La Cart Catering, 429 Lisbon St., Canfield. Four people are running for two seats — Terry Abrams of Struthers, Garry Ruggles Jr. of North Jackson, Richard Scarsella of Boardman and Jeff Wisler of Salem. The seats are for three-year terms. To request an absentee ballot, call or visit the SWCD office at 850 Industrial Road. Voters can also cast a ballot at the district office on Oct. 30 by noon, or vote at the annual meeting from 6 to 6:45 p.m. Reservations for the banquet must be received by Oct. 22. To request a ballot or for more information, call (330) 740-7995.