Lowellville roadwork

Lowellville roadwork

LOWELLVILLE — Three road and sidewalk projects should begin in the village late this month or early next month, says the mayor.

Mayor James Iudiciani Sr. said one project involves replacing curbs on Wood Street east of Watson to Third streets. It also involves storm-sewer catch basin upgrades. The project is being funded by a grant from the Ohio Public Works Commission for $99,120 and the village for $18,880.

Another project will include a new road, curbs and sidewalks on Washington Street. That project will be funded through Community Development Block Grant funds, which are allocated through the county, Iudiciani said. The grant is for $100,000.

The third project will include new sidewalks on Jackson and McGaffney streets. The total cost of that project is $130,000. It is funded with an Ohio Department of Transportation enhancement grant of $88,000 and the village’s share at $42,000.

Cruelty conviction

BOARDMAN — A pastor was convicted of a misdemeanor animal-cruelty charge and sentenced to one day in jail, three months’ probation and a $50 fine, according to court records. Four other counts of the same charge were dropped when he appeared in area court here Tuesday.

Timothy L. Hayes, 35, of East Western Reserve Road, had been charged with five counts of animal cruelty in July when he left four dogs and a rabbit unattended while he and his family apparently attended a church camp. Hayes will pay $275 in fees, including the fine, court records show.

One dog was confined to a breezeway, two were staked together in a doghouse and the fourth was staked outside without shelter, according to a police report. The rabbit was in a cage.

The three dogs that were staked outside had to be euthanized.

Ministerial alliance

YOUNGSTOWN — The Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance of Youngstown & Vicinity resumes its monthly meetings at 11 a.m. Monday at Phillips Chapel CME Church, 718 Albert St.

The Rev. Amariah McIntosh and her cabinet will be formally installed by the organization’s immediate past president, the Rev. Lewis Macklin.

The Rev. Eleanor Felder will present the message. She is the pastor of Holy Bible Church of God and president of the Interdenominational Clergywomen Alliance.

The IMA has championed causes that have promoted racial reconciliation, quality public education, health and wellness and community empowerment. Licensed and ordained clergy and commissioned chaplains from the area are encouraged to join the organization.

Applicant interviews set

McDONALD — The board of education will interview four applicants for the district’s treasurer position at 5 p.m. Sunday at the high school.

The board will go into executive session. No action will be taken.

Eight applied for the position, which will be left vacant by the resignation of Thomas Radabaugh as treasurer effective Sept. 25. Radabaugh, district treasurer for 18 1‚Ñ2 years, has taken a job in the private sector.

Flu-vaccine clinic

WARREN — A flu-vaccine clinic for the general public, sponsored by Forum Health Austintown Immediate Care, will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Monday at Trumbull Business College, 3200 Ridge Road.

Vaccines for the seasonal flu will be available for adults and children age 12 and older.

Medicare will be accepted with proper card. For all others, there is a $20 cash payment.

Financial workshops

PULASKI, Pa. — Penn State Cooperative Extension and the Crisis Shelter of Lawrence County will present a series of workshops titled “Managing Through Tough Times.”

The first will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at St. James The Apostle Church, 4019 U.S. Route 422.

Subsequent workshops will be at the same time and place Sept. 21 and 28, Oct. 19 and 26 and Nov. 2.

Topics covered include stress and financial management.

The workshops are free to the public.

To register, call Lori at (724) 652-9206, ext. 104.