Police monitor ATV driving

Police monitor ATV driving

NILES — Niles, Weathersfield Township and Girard police launched a crackdown against illegal use of all-terrain vehicles, arresting five people, one of them a juvenile. One of those arrested during the weekend crackdown was charged with criminal trespass, and the others were charged with operating without a license. State law requires a motorcycle endorsement for all ATV drivers.

“There’s no legal way to ride an ATV in the city unless you’re on private property and have the owner’s permission,” said Bruce Simeone, Niles police chief. He said that he has had numerous calls about ATV racing on Robbins Avenue, Summit Street and North Road, incursions on private property and noise complaints. The chief noted that parents can be arrested if a juvenile is found to violate the state’s ATV laws.

Hermitage street closings

HERMITAGE, Pa. — Several streets will close Saturday because of the annual Father’s Day car show on East State Street in Hermitage. The following streets will close at 8 a.m. and should reopen by 5 p.m., police said:

UEast State Street between Kerrwood Drive and Hermitage Road. People who want to visit Hillcrest Memorial Park will be permitted access to the park entrance.

UMaple Drive between the freeway and East State Street. Local traffic to homes will be permitted.

UDutch Lane between Highland Road and East State Street. Local traffic to homes and to the Perkins Restaurant will be permitted.

URexford Drive between Trace Street and East State Street. Local traffic permitted.

UFairmont Drive between Trace Street and East State Street. Local traffic permitted. Traffic on the affected part of East State Street will be diverted to Route 18, Highland Road, Kerrwood Drive, Trace Street, Fairmont Drive and the freeway. Parking along streets is not permitted.

Pa. gasoline e-mail hoax

MERCER, Pa.— An e-mail circulating throughout the state of Pennsylvania warning residents that license plates are being stolen and used to steal gasoline is a hoax, state police said Monday.

The e-mail, said to have been sent out by the department, claims if a license plate is missing, it could mean someone is using it on a different car involved in gasoline thefts. It also claims the owner of the stolen plate could be responsible.

The police department said it didn’t send out the e-mail and the information is false. Anyone who receives it should simply discard it, state police added.

Health board applications

YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County residents interested in filling four vacancies on the county Mental Health Board of Directors may obtain an application at the board office in the Ohio One Building, 25 E. Boardman St. The application deadline is June 30.

The four-year terms are July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2012. One position will be appointed by the county commissioners, and the other three by the Ohio Department of Mental Health.

ODMH requires that one of the vacant positions be filled by a psychiatrist or physician and one by a consumer of mental health services. The other two vacancies can be filled by any county resident who has an interest in mental health,said Ronald Marian, board executive director.

Howland mosquito control

HOWLAND — The township will next spray for mosquitoes from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday and Tuesday.

Spraying also will take place July 14 and 15; Aug. 11 and 12 and Sept. 8 and 9. In case of rain, spraying will take place the following evening. Residents are encouraged to close windows, keep pets indoors and not leave any food outdoors during spraying.