Mayor vs. casinos

Mayor vs. casinos

CLEVELAND — Mayor Jay Williams of Youngstown will take on Dan Gilbert, chairman and founder of Quicken Loans and owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers, in a debate over Issue 3 at the City Club of Cleveland on Monday.

Williams is a strong opponent of the proposed constitutional amendment that would allow the development of four casinos in the state. Gilbert supports Issue 3.

The debate is set for noon. For reservations, call (888) 223-6786. Tickets are $18 for City Club members and $30 for nonmembers.

High-school auditions

SHARON, Pa. — Penn State Shenango Drama Club will audition high-school students for a talent show set for Nov. 21.

Auditions are from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Oct. 31 in the Shenango Campus auditorium.

The club is looking for singers, dancers, bands, monologues and skits or other acts that are appropriate for family entertainment. Acts should last about five minutes.

Auditions are available by calling (724) 983-2838 or registering at www.clubs.psu.edu/sv/dramaclub.

Kids Halloween party

NORTH LIMA — Beaver Township Park board will sponsor a Halloween party for township youth at 6 p.m. Oct. 29 at Woodworth Park.

The park is on Luther Avenue, off East Western Reserve Road between Market Street and Southern Boulevard. The event will include treats, a pumpkin hunt and refreshments for youth age 12 and under. Participants should bring flashlights for the pumpkin hunt. There is no cost to attend.

For more information about park events, call (330) 549-9552.

Cab driver robbed

WARREN — A cabdriver for New Valley Taxi was robbed at gunpoint about 1 a.m. Friday at 1413 Fifth Street S.W., near the Hampshire House Apartments.

The driver said that when he arrived at the address that had requested a ride, two men were standing in the doorway of the apartment building. The two men walked to his cab and got in. When he turned around, one was pointing a gun at his face and demanding money.

The two robbers each reached into the driver’s pocket and took cash, then ran off.

The driver said both men were about 6 feet tall and skinny. One was in his mid-20s and wearing a parka. The other had a red rag across his face.

The dispatcher told police that the number given when the call for the ride was made was later determined to be disconnected.

Niles meeting

NILES — Niles school board will have a community meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday to share information about the elementary school and high school building projects. The meeting will be in the cafeteria of Niles McKinley High School, 616 Dragon Drive.

Deer breaks window

NEWTON FALLS — An eight-point buck charged through the front window of the Movie Gallery, 175 Broad St., walked around inside, then walked back out through the hole in the window that he made.

In the process, he left behind his antlers — apparently the result of hitting them on the window or a shelf in the store, one employee said.

The antlers were in pieces, said Christopher Girgy. The incident occurred at 4 p.m. Wednesday.

The deer didn’t hurt any of the customers inside the store, but he broke a front window and charged into one shelving unit before trying to charge another window but not succeeding in breaking it, Girgy said.

Deer sometimes charge at a window because they see their reflection in it, Girgy said he’s been told.