Monday, November 17, 2008
Water system flushing continues in Leetonia
LEETONIA — Village water customers are advised that the water department will be continuing the water distribution system flushing for the next couple of weeks.
Customers may experience low water volume and pressure during the process.
The water department also asks customers to use caution when using water with discoloration because it may cause staining problems.
Leetonia also will be picking up leaves with a machine.
Both the completion of the flushing process and leaf pickup will depend on weather conditions.
Flu vaccines for children to be offered in Niles
NILES — The city health department is offering flu vaccinations for children under age 18.
Parents must accompany their children to the health department at 34 W. State St. for the vaccine, as well as other regularly scheduled immunizations.
The scheduled clinic dates are Wednesday, Dec. 3 and Dec. 17, between 8:30 and 9:30 a.m. No appointment is needed.
Some children may qualify for a free flu vaccination, and Medicaid cards will be accepted.
Fowler Christmas Walk
FOWLER — The David and Melissa Butts Museum, in the center of Fowler, will be open during the Fowler Community Christmas Walk from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 29.
The walk involves local merchants selling products and services in the Town Hall, fire department and community center.
Warren holiday stroll
WARREN — A preview of the Victorian Holiday Walk will be presented from 7 to 9 p.m. Dec. 12 at the Upton House, 380 Monroe Street N.W.
Cost is $15 and includes hors d’oeuvres, beverages and dessert.
For more information, call the Trumbull County Tourism Bureau at (330) 675-3081.
New Castle duplex fire
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Firefighters were called to a duplex fire around 1:30 a.m. Saturday at 105 Walnut Street.
The blaze is being linked to six other recent house fires in the city that were ruled arson.
On Nov. 8, five vacant homes were burned. On Nov. 9, another arson occurred.
The houses are all within a five-block radius, including the house on Walnut, officials said.
The duplex on Walnut has been vacant since September, but plans were to make it a rental home. According to officials, firefighters were called to the same house in June.
Police continue to investigate the chain of fires, and no arrests have been made at this time.