English visits Afghanistan

English visits Afghanistan

WASHINGTON — To get a direct look at U.S. military operations in Afghanistan, U.S. Rep. Phil English, of Erie, R-4th, traveled to the Panjshir and Wardak provinces of Afghanistan as part of an official congressional delegation. The bipartisan delegation departed Friday and returned Tuesday.

The members had the opportunity to gain firsthand knowledge of the progress in Afghanistan. The group visited with Provincial Reconstruction Teams stationed in the provinces. PRTs were originally established in Afghanistan to work with the elected Afghan government to improve security and facilitate reconstruction and economic development throughout the country. Consisting of members of the U.S. military and other members of the international community, PTRs are meant to serve as temporary, transitional structures.

Officers reappointed

WARREN — The Trumbull County Township Association has reappointed its four officers to an additional one-year term. Atty. Mark Finamore of Vienna, legal counsel to many townships in Trumbull County, will serve as president; Southington Township Trustee Sam Plott will serve as vice president; Hartford Township Trustee Rebecca Whitman will serve as secretary treasurer; and Johnston Township Trustee Don Barzak will return as the Trumbull County representative on the Ohio Township Association. The association represents 96 elected township trustees and fiscal officers in the county’s 24 townships and the people who live there.

Program canceled

CORTLAND — The appearance of Mike Kolic, who has worked with children for 14 years, has been canceled. The program had been scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Lakeview High School Auditorium. Kolic was to talk about identifying risky behavior, knowing the signs and symptoms of drug use, how to intervene in drug use and what parents can do to prevent it.

Candidates night planned

JOHNSTON — The Trumbull Township Association will host a candidates night at 7 tonight at the Johnston Township Community Hall on the second floor of the township fire department, 4424 Greenville Road.

Money for study panel

NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Lawrence County commissioners have agreed to give $12,000 to the county government study commission. The money will come from the county contingency. The 11-member commission was elected last fall and has one year to study county government and recommend any changes to the voters. The commission intends to use $6,000 for printing/office supplies, $2,000 for professional services, $1,500 for clerical services, $1,500 for advertising and $1,000 for miscellaneous expenses.

Training for sitters

BOARDMAN — The Mahoning Chapter American Red Cross is offering baby-sitter’s training at Boardman Park from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Moms and dads can pack a lunch, drop off your son or daughter and go about your day while they learn to be Red Cross-certified baby sitters. The $30 course fee includes a handbook, Red Cross pen and date book, 20 business cards and T-shirt. To register, call the park at (330) 965-0482 or the Red Cross at (330) 726-6063 or online at www.mahoningredcross.org.