Austintown Growth Foundation sponsoring fundraiser

Sign language: Austintown Growth Foundation is sponsoring a “Taste of Austintown” fundraiser as a benefit for various projects in the community. Displaying a sign announcing the kickoff of the event are, from left, David Ditzler, foundation president; Bill Sywy; Jack Sovik; and Art DePaolo. Austintown restaurants have donated gift certificates to be raffled off on Feb. 7. First prize will be $750 worth of gift certificates; second prize will be $500 worth of gift certificates; and third prize will be $250 worth of gift certificates. Tickets for the raffle are being sold for $5 each. For ticket information call Carol Fye at 330-792-8239.