Block watch to meet

Block watch to meet

YOUNGSTOWN

There will be a Powerstown Neighbors Snoop Blockwatch meeting at 7 p.m. today at Fairview Outreach and Performing Arts Center, 4220 Youngstown-Poland Road. Councilman John R. Swierz, D-7th, will discuss neighborhood issues.

Gym’s rededication

YOUNGSTOWN

The Boys and Girls Club of Youngstown rededicates its gymnasium at 11 a.m. today. The LF Donnell gymnasium at the club recently has gone through a refinishing project that has added the club logo at center court and new striping as well as a new finish.

The club’s executive director is Tony Perrone.

Store robbed

YOUNGSTOWN

Someone threw a large piece of a concrete curb through the front window of Rent-A-Center on Mahoning Avenue and stole a $2,071 flat-screen high-definition television, according to a police report.

The incident was reported to police shortly after 2 a.m. Tuesday. The concrete curb smashed the northeast portion of the store’s front window. Nothing else was stolen, according to the police report.

Rescued dog returns the favor

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A “road-find” puppy that Steve Brall, 46, rescued about five years ago returned the favor when he alerted his owner about 1 a.m. Wednesday to smoke in the house. Brall said his dog, Bettis, a rottweiller-lab mix, pawed and barked at him to wake him up. They both escaped the residence at 3516 Roseview Road, Hubbard Township, which sustained extensive damage. Brall called 911 from a neighbor’s house.

Chief John Clemente said the call came in about 1:40 a.m., and tankers from Coitsville and West Middlesex, Pa., assisted. It is believed a wayward cigarette started the fire.

Brall, who was treated at the scene for slight smoke inhalation, said Bettis will be a getting some steak dinners. The two are staying at his parents’ home.

Man faces charges

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Police charged Lewis A. Wright, 43, of the 400 block of Crandall Avenue, Youngstown, with carrying a concealed weapon, being a convicted felon in illegal possession of a weapon, and possession of marijuana and cocaine.

Police on traffic patrol about 9:30 p.m. Sunday saw Wright operating a motorcycle with no eye protection and an expired license plate. As Wright headed east on Colonial Drive, police conducted a traffic stop. Police found a handgun with five hollow-point rounds and the drugs.

According to a police report, Wright told the officer, “Man, I’m from Youngstown — you know what it’s like over there.” He was taken to Trumbull County jail. Wright had an initial court appearance in Girard Municipal Court on Tuesday. He posted bond, was released, and his next court date is Wednesday.

Library trustees

WARREN

Warren Trumbull County Public Library Board of Trustees will have its regular meeting at 4 p.m. Thursday in the Thomas meeting room at the main library branch on Mahoning Avenue Northwest.

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