ATV crash leaves man in critical condition

ATV crash leaves man in critical condition

ORANGEVILLE — A Youngstown man was seriously injured when the all-terrain vehicle he was riding ran off State Line Road at High Street and struck a pole, the Ohio State Patrol said.

Chad E. Zubal, 33, of Schenley Avenue, was flown by helicopter to St. Elizabeth Health Center shortly after the 2:15 a.m. Sunday crash. He was listed in critical condition late Sunday.

Political signs stolen

MERCER, Pa. — Parents ought to check their children’s bedrooms for political campaign signs, says Mercer County District Attorney Robert Kochems.

He said he is receiving an increased number of complaints that political campaign signs are being stolen or defaced. The incidents increase after after local fairs, which makes him believe the culprits are juveniles. He warned those responsible that stealing a campaign sign is not a prank; it’s a misdemeanor punishable by up to a $2,500 fine and one year in jail.

Free screenings

WARREN — Free prostate cancer screenings are planned from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Grace African Episcopal Church, 1137 Main St., in conjunction with Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Sponsors are Humility of Mary Health Partners Cancer Centers, American Cancer Society and Grace AME’s Nursing Guild.

To register, call (330) 480-3151 today. The church is involved because statistics show that black men have the highest rate of prostate cancer in the world — one in four men. A dinner will be provided for men and their spouses or significant others. There also will be free foot screenings by Dr. David Podolsky of the Ankle and Foot Care Centers and blood pressure screenings by Youngstown State University student nurses.

Crime Watch to meet

SALEM — The Salem/Perry Township Neighborhood Crime Watch will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Salem Area Chamber of Commerce.

There will be training and instruction from Guarding Alarm on its “Crime Prevention and Fire Awareness Program.”

Festival for pupils

WARREN — The Trumbull Soil and Water Conservation District will have its annual “Community Waters Festival” for pupils in Warren’s four elementary groups at Perkins Park on Tuesday and Wednesday. Nearly 500 fourth-graders are scheduled to attend.

The pupils will learn about water as a natural resource through interactive activities.