Operation Lifesaver

Operation Lifesaver

COLUMBUS – Operation Lifesaver, the nonprofit rail-safety education group, is launching a radio public-service awareness campaign reminding Ohioans to use common sense around railroad tracks. The Common Sense campaign, which begins this month, is aimed at 18- to 34-year-olds, the group most likely to be involved in railroad-related pedestrian casualties, according to national statistics.

Federal statistics show that 15 people were killed in Ohio while trespassing on train tracks last year; an additional 14 pedestrians were injured while on the tracks in 2008. The radio ads air statewide this month and in February.

Community skating party

BOARDMAN — St. Andrewes A.M.E. Church invites the community to a family-skating party from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Youngstown Skate, 7080 Tiffany Blvd. Those attending are asked to help Second Harvest Food Bank by bringing a canned good/nonperishable food item. Entry and skate rental are free. The goal is 1,000 pounds of food for Second Harvest. For more information, call (330) 783-3242 or (330) 743-2091.