Man held in assault
Man held in assault
YOUNGSTOWN — Samuel Bell, 67, of the 1600 block of East High Street, was arrested about 5:20 p.m. Saturday and taken to Mahoning County jail on charges that he assaulted his girlfriend. The victim told police that Bell had slapped her multiple times and bent her fingers back. The police report noted that Bell and other residents at the home said they had been drinking because of a birthday party.
New Castle man charged
YOUNGSTOWN — Adam E. Lascola, 22, of the 700 block of Donley Drive, New Castle, Pa., is to appear in Youngstown Municipal Court early today after being charged with criminal damaging after an incident about 12:09 a.m. Sunday. Witnesses told police that they heard a crash by the north-facing window of the Ohio One Building and saw Lascola and another man running away from the area, where the picture window had been broken. Lascola and the other man went into a nearby parking garage. Witnesses kept their vehicle in sight until police arrived.
Flu shots available
YOUNGSTOWN — Bel-Park Pharmacy, 602 Parmelee Ave., across from St. Elizabeth Health Center’s emergency entrance, will be administering adult flu shots from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday and Nov. 8. No appointment is necessary. Insurance will be billed. There will be a $30 charge for patients without insurance.
Candidates to debate
WARREN — Six candidates vying for three seats on Warren’s board of education will share their platforms and viewpoints during a debate at 6 p.m. Thursday in the community room of the YWCA, 375 N. Park Ave. The event is being sponsored by Warren-Trumbull National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and the YWCA. Each candidate will give a statement; community members will have a chance to ask questions.
Life safety award
HOWLAND — The township fire department has received the Life Safety Achievement Award for 2006 from the Residential Fire Safety Institute. The award recognizes local fire prevention activities that contribute to reducing the number of lives lost in residential fires. The township department qualified because there were no fire deaths in the township in 2006.
Christmas for the needy
LISBON — Robert Bycroft School, 35947 state Route 172, is again sponsoring the Adopt-A-Class project for Christmas. The project involves donating $5 per student per class or $40. The money will be used by classroom staff members to purchase a gift for each child. Santa will deliver the gifts at the school’s annual Christmas party. Community groups or people interested in participating may contact Cindy Stoughton at the school (330) 424-7787. The Home Savings Bank, 210 W. Lincoln Way, Lisbon, has volunteered to be a drop-off site for unwrapped gifts for every age group. New toys and books can be dropped off along with new clothing, especially toddler sizes. These gifts will be given to make Christmas happy for those in need. The bins will be in place from Nov. 13 to Dec. 15.
Bridge to be replaced
LEAVITTSBURG — Kincaid East Road, between Leavitt and Templeton roads in Warren Township, will be closed to traffic from Thursday through Nov. 16 for a bridge replacement. The detour route is west in Kincaid, south on Templeton, southeast on U.S. Route 422 and north on Leavitt.
Flu shots in Niles
NILES — Flu shots for adults will be given from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 5, 6 and 7 at the city health department in city hall, 34 W. State St. They are for adults age 18 and older. No appointment is needed. They are free for those with Medicaid or Anthem Senior Advantage cards and $15 to all others. A children’s immunization and flu clinic for those age 17 and under will be from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Nov. 7 and 28 and Dec. 5 and 19 at the health department. The cost is $15; Medicaid cards are accepted.
Loans for septic upgrades
WARREN — Low-interest loans are now available for Trumbull County property owners who have been ordered to upgrade their septic systems. Dr. James Enyeart, Trumbull County health commissioner, said the Trumbull County Health Department’s request to participate in the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency’s Linked Deposit Program has been approved. Dr. Enyeart said the program provides state-backed, low-interest loans to those needing assistance with septic replacements. He said the interest rate will vary depending on the individual, and loans will be available through the Trumbull County offices of Cortland Bank and Home Savings and Loan. The program will make up to $4.75 million available per year in Trumbull County.