2 pedestrians arrested

2 pedestrians arrested

YOUNGSTOWN — Police arrested two people after they found them walking in the street, not on the sidewalk, in the 40 block of West Laclede Avenue at about 12:41 a.m. Sunday.

A search of Norman Levell Carter, 33, of the 5000 block of Oak Street Extension in Coitsville, yielded a broken glass crack pipe, two empty crack bags and two pieces of smoked “chore boy.” He was arrested on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia.

His companion, Robin G. Nicholas, 37, of the 3700 block of Mohawk Avenue, was arrested on two active warrants through Mahoning County for driving under suspension.

Both were taken to the Mahoning County jail.

Historic-award entries

YOUNGSTOWN — Entries are being accepted for the fifth annual Historic Preservation Awards, which recognize projects that preserve historic buildings, sites and districts in the Mahoning Valley. The awards are sponsored by the Mahoning Valley Historical Society.

Historic-preservation projects in Trumbull and Mahoning counties are eligible in several categories. Winners will be announced in May and recognized by the MVHS in June.

A brochure containing the awards criteria and an application form are available at mahoninghistory.org or by mail.

Call (330) 743-2589 or e-mail lrich@mahoninghistory.org for more information.

Deadline is April 10.

SWCD pond seminar

CANFIELD — Homeowners who have a pond on their property are encouraged to attend a seminar April 1 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Mill Creek Park MetroParks Farm on U.S. Route 46, across from the Canfield Fairgrounds. The seminar is sponsored by the Columbiana and Mahoning Soil and Water Conservation Districts and the MetroParks.

Experts will answer questions about ponds ranging from stocking fish and wildlife nuisances to aquatic-weed control and the benefits of soil and water tests.

Admission to the seminar is $5, with preregistration required. Refreshments will be served, and door prizes will be awarded.

To make reservations, contact the Mahoning SWCD at (330) 740-7995.

For more information, contact either the Mahoning SWCD or Columbiana SWCD at (330) 332-8732.

The deadline to register is March 30.

Swim program in Warren

WARREN — The Friday family swim program at Warren G. Harding Natatorium, 860 Elm Road N.E., has been continued for four more days in March and April from 6 to 9 p.m. They will be March 20 and 27 and April 3 and 17.

The swims, open to the public, are designed as a family activity, not just a youth dropoff. A responsible adult should be present.

Fees for the family swim will be $1 for students and $2 for adults, not to exceed $5 per family.

For more information, call Ed Bauer at (330) 372-6647.

Food program aid sought

YOUNGSTOWN — Richard Brown United Methodist Church needs monetary donations to help fund its food program.

The church partners with the Alan Shawn Feinstein Foundation, which matches donations that the church receives through April. Feinstein, a philanthropist from Cranston, R.I., has given away $1 million annually to anti-hunger agencies throughout the country.

Donations may be sent to Richard Brown United Methodist Church, 1205 Elm St., Youngstown 44505.

The church serves the Northside Neighbors with a food ministry. Donald Rotar is food coordinator, and the Rev. Gregg Calko is pastor.