Criminal justice fair is Feb. 16

YOUNGSTOWN — Where can you find a bomb robot, doughnut-eating contest and McGruff the Crime Dog?

The first-ever Criminal Justice Fair sponsored by Northside Weed and Seed will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 16 in the gymnasium at Heart Reach Ministries, 211 Redondo Road. The event will feature carnival games, refreshments, door prizes, face painting and much more.

Terri Bryant, Weed and Seed program coordinator, said the fair will be an opportunity for the community to interact with various segments of the criminal justice system.

The idea is for kids, especially, to come away with a positive image of law enforcement, she said.

Weed and Seed, a federally funded grant program, is a two-prong approach in high-crime target areas. The strategy involves weeding out crime and then seeding in services to restore neighborhoods.

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