Deputy reports theft of seven guns, sword

Deputy reports theft of seven guns, sword

YOUNGSTOWN — A thief stole seven guns and a sword from the home of a Mahoning County deputy sheriff.

A window of his West Side home was forced open between 4 p.m. and midnight Saturday, and the house was ransacked. The deputy and his wife had been away.

The deputy said he’s been having trouble with a teenager from the neighborhood who has been shouting about “killing the police” and killing the deputy’s family.

Weapons taken in the break-in were two revolvers, two shotguns, two semi-automatic pistols and a rifle, all of which belonged to the deputy. Also taken were a power drill, diamond ring and a camera.

Beaver Twp. youths

NORTH LIMA — The schedule for Beaver Township’s Summer Youth Program has been changed.

The program, open to township youths in kindergarten through grade five, will run July 14 through 18 at Memorial Park and July 27 through Aug. 1 at Woodworth Park. Hours for each weekly session are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily.

Admission is free, but registration is required. Free refreshments will be provided.

More information is available by calling the township park board at (330) 549-9552 or the administration office at (330) 549-3993.

New Castle zone appeal

NEW CASTLE, Pa. — The city’s zoning hearing appeals board will meet at 1:30 p.m. Friday in Council Chambers at the City Building, 230 N. Jefferson St., to hear various appeals including a request by the Rev. Mark Kauffman, pastor of Jubilee Ministries International, for a variance for a sign that already has been built at the church’s property at the corner of Chartes and Hanna streets.

Briarfield orientation

MINERAL RIDGE — Briarfield at The Ridge will have a volunteer orientation from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the center, 3379 Main St. (state Route 46).

Refreshments will be served to all attending. All are invited to attend and learn more about Briarfield’s volunteer opportunties.

Adult volunteer opportunities at Briarfield include visiting with residents one on one or in small groups, leading craft projects, games and bingo, and even directing corn hole game competitions.

To attend the orientation, call and leave your name and telephone number with the Briarfield receptionist at (330) 652-9901.

Trumbull Co. meeting

VIENNA — Trumbull County Council of Governments will have a reorganizational meeting at 6:30 p.m. July 15 at the Vienna Township Building, 848 Youngstown-Kingsville Road.

The first meeting to re-establish a council of governments took place May 15 with Akron Mayor Don Plusquellic, who discussed his success in developing collaborations with adjacent cities and villages.

Besides working out a structure for the COG, organizers will ask local government officials to prioritize issues for possible collaboration.