Historical society meeting

Historical society meeting

YOUNGSTOWN — The Ohio Historical Society will conduct a public meeting at 6 p.m. Monday to solicit input concerning the future management of the Youngstown Historical Center of Industry & Labor by Youngstown State University.

The meeting will take place at the Youngstown Historical Center — better known as the steel museum — 151 W. Wood St., between Wick and Fifth avenues. It is one block north of downtown and two blocks south of Youngstown State University.

Representatives from the state historical society and YSU will be on hand to discuss the future management of the site and answer questions. The university, through its department of history/center for applied history, will use the center to give the students in that program experience working with the public.

For more information about the meeting, contact George Kane, the society’s director of historic sites and facilities, at (614) 297-2441 or e-mail gkane@ohiohistory.org

Warren man robbed

WARREN — A 20-year-old city man was robbed and assaulted in the parking lot of Circle K, 606 North Park Ave., at 10 p.m. Sunday.

The victim said a man walked up to him while he was standing in the store parking lot and asked for a cigarette, then punched him in the face and took his wallet. The assailant, a man in his 20s, fled in a red car with white graphics on the side.

Woman pleads innocent

WARREN — Randalle D. Rodgers, 24, of Oak Street Southwest, pleaded innocent Tuesday to felonious assault and felony domestic violence after police were called to the 700 block of Buckeye Street Northwest about 2:45 a.m. Saturday.

When police arrived, a woman was screaming for help from inside a home. Police took Rodgers into custody from inside the home after the 23-year-old occupant of the residence said Rodgers fired a gun at Rodgers’ brother, then tried to choke the woman after she tried to call police.

Rodgers is being held in the Trumbull County Jail without the ability to make bond. He returns to Warren Municipal Court at 10:15 a.m. Dec. 17.

Man stabbed

WARREN — A 31-year-old Kansas City, Mo., man was treated at Forum Health Trumbull Memorial Hospital about 4 a.m. Sunday for stab wounds he said he suffered in the area of North Park Avenue and Washington Street.

Man charged in accident

WARREN — Edward S. Alkire, 29, of Ridge Avenue pleaded innocent to DUI, no operator’s license, failure to stop after an accident and failure to maintain an assured clear distance, all misdemeanors. He’s accused of rear-ending a car in front of the Warren Police Department at about 9:15 p.m. Saturday.

The victim said he was stopped at a traffic light on South Street when Alkire hit his car and then drove off. The victim said he called 911 as he followed Alkire to an apartment at 3000 Burton Street S.W., where police arrested Alkire.

Alkire remains in Trumbull County jail without the ability to make bond. He returns to Warren Municipal Court Thursday.

Man faces weapons charge

NEWTON FALLS — Tim Kiniery, 36, of Bridge Street, will be arraigned in Newton Falls Municipal Court on Thursday on a weapons charge in connection with trying to enter the city hall and municipal court building while carrying a handgun Monday.

Kiniery had the pistol in a holster on his hip under a sweatshirt, said Sgt. Brian Foor. Kiniery has no concealed-carry permit, Foor said.

A security guard monitors the entrance to the rear of the building. A sign warns that no weapons are permitted in the building, Foor said.

Kiniery was asked whether he had any weapons and admitted that he did before he had attempted to pass through the metal detector about 4 p.m., Foor said. He was arrested but released on $2,500 bond.

Church displays

COLUMBIANA — Six churches in Columbiana will be open to allow people to view holiday displays from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday.

The participating churches are the Methodist, Presbyterian, Grace, Lutheran, and Christ the King Anglican churches and the Upper Room Fellowship.

Columbiana merchants will provide refreshments in their stores during the tour. Maps are available at Vivian’s Antiques and Collectables and Primitive Gatherings.

Calm council meeting

NEWTON FALLS — Relative calm prevailed over the Newton Falls City Council meeting Monday, the first since Pat Layshock resumed his role as mayor.

Layshock resigned as mayor in July, then rescinded the resignation two days later, touching off legal and election battles in three Warren-based courts and at the Trumbull County Board of Elections. The 11th District Court of Appeals eventually ruled that he was allowed to rescind the resignation and restored him to the position.

Jack Haney, Newton Falls city manager, said the meeting was “rather uneventful,” with the five members of council giving first reading to the city’s 2010 budget and approving a resolution thanking Thomas Moorehead for his four years as mayor and two as city council member. Layshock wasn’t required to vote on either of those measures.

Seminar on herbs

HUBBARD — Mark Shank, of Sunnybrook Farm Herbs, will give a free seminar on the benefits of herbs at 6 p.m. Thursday at Corner House Christian Church.

The evening also will include free mini-massages by Daniel Cesene, licensed massage therapist. Karen A. Struder, a health and fitness specialist, will provide free fitness advice.

Parisioner charged in fire

MERCER, Pa. — A member of Epiphany Episcopal Church on state Route 173 in Pine Township was arraigned Tuesday for starting a fire Sunday at the parsonage adjacent to the church.

The fire was reported just before 8 a.m. and caused an estimated $100,000 damage. The accused, Phillip J. McCamey, 38, of Marigold Lane, Slippery Rock, Pa., is being held in Mercer County Prison in lieu of $50,000 cash bond. McCamey is scheduled to have a preliminary hearing at 1 p.m. Dec. 16 at the office of District Judge D. Neil McEwen in Grove City, Pa.