Reward to find robber

Reward to find robber

NORTH LIMA — The FBI is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the gunman in a Halloween mask who got away with an undisclosed amount of cash from a Market Street bank. The man, described as about 6 feet one inch tall and weighing about 160 pounds, walked into the Huntington Bank about 11 a.m. Friday wearing the mask and gloves and demanded money, said Beaver Township Police Lt. Kenneth P. Frost.

The man, who also wore a hood, got an undisclosed amount of cash, left the bank and fled north on foot. Frost said that no one was injured. Township police and agents from the FBI and Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation are investigating. The bank closed after the robbery. Anyone with information concerning the suspect should call Beaver police at (330) 549-5338 or the FBI at (330) 965-2940.

Diamond sale on hold

LISBON — The Seventh District Court of Appeals has temporarily stopped the sale of a 4-carat diamond. The court late Thursday issued a temporary stay pending a hearing that will be held at 9:30 a.m. Nov. 7 in Lisbon. Craig E. Newbold of Columbiana and his wife, Hilda, bought the diamond as an investment from William Kimpel of Columbiana, and then asked him to sell it. Court documents say he then used the diamond in a financial transaction with Esteco Inc., also of Columbiana. Judge C. Ashley Pike of Columbiana County Common Pleas Court has ruled that Kimpel betrayed the Newbolds and that Esteco properly recorded its legal interest in the diamond. Esteco now wants to sell the diamond that has been valued at about $2 million. The appeals court ordered that the diamond remain in a safety deposit box.

Dating relationships

CHAMPION—A presentation titled “Dangerous versus Healthy Dating Relationships” will be given at Kent State University Trumbull Campus, at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. Pat Porter, executive director of Someplace Safe, will be giving the presentation. Someplace Safe is a Mahoning Valley shelter for women and children who are fleeing domestic violence and abuse. The presentation is one of a serious of events that recognizes personal heath and mental well-being as major components to career success. The discussion will be in Lecture Hall A of the Classroom and Administration Building.

Reserve officers hired

NEW SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Township trustees hired two new reserve officers, Christopher Albert and Phillip Schaper, both of Boardman. Albert is a patrolman at Beaver Township and New Waterford, and Schaper is an officer for New Middletown. Reserve officers receive no pay. Trustees also approved Dion McDonnell of New Springfield as a volunteer firefighter pending background check and a physical. Trustees also authorized paying Thomas Fok and Associates, Youngstown, $25,919 for engineering and design for the Beard Road culvert replacement and improvements.

Fall Safety Fest

MINERAL RIDGE — Briarfield at the Ridge, 3379 Main St., is having a Fall Safety Fest from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday on the grounds at the center. There will be entertainment by The Country Cousins band, clowns, face painting and The Kissing Cowboys. Children are invited to come in costume for the costume parade and best costume contest. There will be a petting zoo and a Pumpkin Patch. Health and safety information will be available including Child Safety ID Kits. Those attending are encouraged to bring a canned good to donate to Second Harvest Food Bank. Briarfield at The Ridge provides skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care and assisted-living services.

Meet the candidates

KINSMAN — A candidates forum is scheduled for 8 p.m. Monday at the Kinsman fire hall on Ridge Road. The event is sponsored by the Kinsman Area Business and Professional Organization, the Kinsman Fire Department and its ladies auxiliary.