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Candlelight vigil planned for Brookfield students

NILES — A candlelight service for four Brookfield students who died in tragic occurrences over the past two years will be at 6 p.m. Monday at Pleasant Valley Church, 2055 Pleasant Valley Road.

One student, Robert James Flynn, 15, died when he was fatally wounded in Hubbard in August. Maggie Ann Marmion, 17, and Alessa Nakkia Norris, 16, died in automobile accidents. Tyler Thomas Neral, 16, died in November.

For more information on the service, contact Denise Davidson at (330) 651-4541.

Man to be arraigned

GOSHEN — John Profanchick, arrested by federal marshals Tuesday, will be arraigned in Mahoning County court today on two charges of felonious assault, aggravated robbery, intimidation and theft.

Police say Profanchick assaulted an elderly man and his stepdaughter after a New Year’s Eve party in the early hours of Jan. 1.

An argument ensued between the two men, and Profanchick, 37, reportedly beat the man in the face with his fists and with a shotgun, said Goshen Township Police Sgt. Steve McDaniel.

When the man’s stepdaughter attempted to call police, Profanchick allegedly pushed her through a window. McDaniel said Profanchick then took cash, two cell phones and a camera and fled the residence on U.S. Route 62 in Damascus.

Man faces menacing, animal-cruelty charges

YOUNGSTOWN — A city man is in Mahoning County jail accused of shooting his family dog with a pellet gun and threatening an officer who arrested him.

Police charged Jerry Baker, 49, of Nelson Avenue, with animal cruelty and menacing. He was arraigned Wednesday in Youngstown Municipal Court and is jailed on $15,000 bond for each charge. He also has been ordered not to have any contact with the arresting officer.

According to police, Baker, who had been drinking, grabbed a pellet gun, went into his basement at 1:40 a.m. Wednesday and shot the 8-month-old Labrador retriever puppy six times. Family members counted the pellet wounds on the dog.

Police said Baker also tried to spit on the arresting officer, then threatened him with bodily harm and said he would kill him when he saw him on the street.

Citywide baby shower at McGuffey Centre

YOUNGSTOWN — The annual citywide baby shower at the McGuffey Centre, 1649 Jacobs Road, will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Monday.

Expectant and new mothers of children up to age 5 are invited to participate in the event, which will include lunch, games, prizes and giveaways.

There will be a licensed pediatrician available to answer questions and present health information for mothers and their babies.

Those who wish to attend must call to register by calling (330) 744-4377.

Church to participate in food distribution

NEW SPRINGFIELD — New Springfield Church of God, 3649 E. Garfield Road, announces that it is participating in Great Food For All, a nondenominational service that provides a monthly food distribution. The service is based in Ohio and provides higher-quality national and regional brand foods through the volunteer efforts of the distribution sites.

The food is not “distressed” or outdated. The menu changes each month to provide a variety of foods. The service has no income guidelines and requires no applications. Those interested must come to the site to place a prepaid order for the food.

Payment must be in the form of cash only at this time. Individuals interested in participating can contact New Springfield Church of God, (330) 549-2060 for order times and directions. For more information, visit the Great Food For All Web site at www.greatfoodforall.com.