I-680 cleanup work

I-680 cleanup work

YOUNGSTOWN

Ohio Department of Transportation crews are sweeping and doing cleanup work on Interstate 680 southbound.

The transportation department finished cleanup and sweeping on I-680 northbound last week.

There will be various lane restrictions on 1-680 southbound between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. from Belle Vista Avenue to Midlothian Boulevard.

OVI checkpoint

The Mahoning County Operating a Vehicle Impaired Task Force will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint from 9 tonight to 1 a.m. Thursday to deter and intercept impaired drivers.

St. Patrick’s Day has become a dangerous night on Ohio roads, according to an OVI press release, so if your plans include alcohol, plan ahead and be responsible by designating a sober driver or make other arrangements to get home safely.

Behavior program

WARREN

The law firm Harrington, Hoppe & Mitchell Ltd. has contributed $500 to the Positive Behavior Support Program at the Willard K-8 building.

The program was established three years ago and has shown promising results, including higher attendance, said Ed Ashcroft, lead principal. For example, the number of students qualifying to attend a recent “beach party” was up 40 percent from the number that qualified for a similar event a year ago.

“We’re working to reward those students who consistently show positive behavior and good attendance,” he said.

Forest Lawn cleanup

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Spring cleanup at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, 5400 Market St., will begin Monday.

All decorations must be removed by Saturday.

New fire lieutenants

YOUNGSTOWN

Fire Chief John O’Neill will administer the oath to two firefighters who will be promoted to lieutenant at a ceremony at 8:30 a.m. Thursday at Fire Station No. 1 downtown.

Those being promoted are Paul Morales, a 13-year veteran, and Eli Santiago, a 24-year veteran.

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