Dog warden hears gunfire at house

Dog warden hears gunfire at house

HOWLAND

A Trumbull County dog warden called Howland police after he heard a gunshot from the rear of a house where he had gone on a vicious-dog complaint around 3 p.m. Friday.

The dog warden was not injured.

Police spoke to the man living at 3478 Overlook Ave., but no charges have been filed, Howland police said. When asked about the gunshot, the man said he “didn’t know what was going on.”

Flash-mob dance

SHARON, PA.

More than 1,000 Sharon School District pupils in grades three to eight will converge on Case Avenue Tuesday for a flash-mob dance.

The district is celebrating the beginning of state assessment tests with a choreographed dance to the Black Eyed Peas’ song “I Got a Feeling.” The theme for the day is “We’ve got a feeling you’re going to like what you see, we’re going to make AYP [Adequate Yearly Progress],” said the school district.

The dance kicks off a week-long series of events to get the students energized for the tests. It will be followed by a pep rally and speech by district Superintendent John Sarandrea. The PSSA tests in reading and math are scheduled from Wednesday until April 16.

Cars for sheriff

New Castle

U.S. Rep Jason Altmire of McCandless, D-4th, has presented the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office with $120,000 in federal funding to help it update and replace some of its vehicles. Altmire secured the funding through the 2010 federal budget, his office said. Many of the vehicles have been worn down by daily use.

Three 2003 vehicles have more than 150,000 miles each and frequently need repairs, Altmire’s office said. Despite its need for new vehicles, the sheriff’s office could not include money in its 2010 budget for replacements. Altmire presented the funds at the county courthouse Tuesday.

More meals available

WARREN

Trumbull Mobile Meals has capacity to provide additional meals on most of its delivery routes. One or two meals are delivered to private homes for individuals exhibiting a need. Volunteer drivers and packers also are needed. Call (330) 394-2538.

SKYWARN training planned

LISBON

The Columbiana County Emergency Management Agency will have its annual free SKYWARN training program provided by the National Weather Service at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Columbiana County Career and Technical Center, 9364 state Route 45.

SKYWARN was developed to co-ordinate efforts between the National Weather Service and communities.

Local residents report wind gusts, hail size, rainfall, and cloud formations that could signal a developing tornado. Interested people should call the EMA at (330) 424-9725 to pre-register.