Journalists to take part in panel discussion

Journalists to take part in panel discussion

YOUNGSTOWN — Three journalists familiar with Youngstown will gather in Kilcawley Center on Youngstown State University’s campus for a panel discussion at 7:30 today.

Connie Schultz, of The Plain Dealer; Marilyn Geewax, National Public Radio correspondent; and Jonathan Kaufman, Wall Street Journal reporter, will participate in the discussion, “Assignment Youngstown: A Panel Discussion on the 2008 Election Reporting on the Working Class and Youngstown.”

John Russo, co-director of YSU’s Center for Working Class Studies, said the panel will focus on various aspects of working-class voting patterns and the impact of de-industrialization during the current economic crisis.

“We thought what we’d do is bring in reporters and talk about reporting on the working class in Youngstown,” he said.

The panel discussion is open to the public, and parking is free in the Lincoln/Fifth Avenue parking deck. Tell the attendant you are attending the lecture.

Lane restrictions planned on I-680

YOUNGSTOWN — Interstate 680 between state Route 193 and U.S. Route 422 will have various lane restrictions in either or both directions today through Thursday.

The restrictions will occur from 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. daily while Ohio Department of Transportation workers perform pothole patching.

If weather permits, patching will occur on mainline I-680, however, if rainy weather occurs, patching work will occur on entrance and exit ramps along I-680.

Boil alert in Canfield

CANFIELD — The city issued a precautionary boil order for residents on Sleepy Hollow from Glenview to North Broad Street until noon today. The city experienced a waterline break on Sleepy Hollow and advises residents to boil water for at least one minute.

This includes any water used for drinking (including water to make ice), cooking and oral hygiene.

The city has no evidence that the water system was contaminated, but is advising residents to use this precautionary measure.