Emergency porch light bulbs available

YOUNGSTOWN — When 87-year-old Mary Rush of Liberty died on her porch in April 2008, the Rev. Alfred Coward knew something needed to be done to ensure emergency assistance to elderly in the area.

Since that time the Mahoning Valley Task Force on Crime and Violence Prevention, with the help of city council, the Mahoning County Sheriff’s Department, and community groups, purchased “911 Beacon Bulbs” that can be a flashing signal for help.

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