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Howland house fire

HOWLAND

The occupants of a home at 1773 Howland-Wilson Road NE escaped without injury when the structure caught on fire about 10:20 a.m. Saturday. Officials said the blaze, reported by the occupants, caused about $7,000 in damage.

224 traffic alert

CANFIELD

The Canfield Police Department is advising drivers to avoid U.S. Route 224 near state Route 11 because of paving. Travelers can expect long traffic delays in both east- and westbound lanes on Route 224.