Canfield school levy

Canfield school levy

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The Canfield Board of Education unanimously voted Thursday to put a new five-year, 4.9-mill operating levy on the November ballot.

If approved by voters, the levy would generate $2.7 million a year for the district and increase a homeowner’s yearly tax $104.12 in 2012 for a $100,000 home but be reduced to $73.50 in 2013-16.

The district will submit the resolution to the Mahoning County Board of Elections by Wednesday. The district’s operating expenses exceeded its revenues by $1.2 million last year.

Missing teenager

WARREN

Police are asking the public to contact the Warren Police Department if they know the whereabouts of Breanna Gombash, 16, who is believed to be a runaway.

The girl, who is from the Warren area, has been seen in the North Park Avenue area just north of Courthouse Square, police said.

Breanna was reported missing July 8, and her family believes she is in danger. Anyone with information should call 330-394-2521.

Forest Lawn friend

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Richard “Dick” Coberly recently was elected president of Friends of Forest Lawn Cemetery, an advisory group to the board of trustees. Serving with him are Joan Catherman, secretary, and Barbara McMurry, treasurer.

The volunteer group recently raised $3,000, which went toward floral planting at the cemetery. Friends of Forest Lawn raises funds and assists with projects.

Robbery investigated

YOUNGSTOWN

Youngstown police are investigating the reported robbery of an “extremely intoxicated” man on the city’s North Side.

Reports say the 29-year-old victim, who police describe as very intoxicated at the time of the incident, was walking down Belmont Avenue just before 9 a.m. Thursday when he was approached by another man asking for money. The victim said he told the man he had no money but offered him a beer instead.

Reports say the man knocked the victim to the ground and struck him several times before taking $80 from the victim’s pockets. The thief ran off when a concerned citizen stopped to see what was going on.

Family fun fair

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First Presbyterian Church, 890 Churchill Road, will host a free family fun fair from 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 14 on church grounds.

The event will feature carnival-style games, bounce-around, prizes, popcorn, cotton candy, snow cones and hot dogs.

Rudy and the Professionals will perform from 4 to 6 p.m. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be in the church.

Education task force

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The Education Task Force of ACTION will meet at 6 p.m. Aug. 16 at the E.B. Family Life Center, 7 S. Garland Ave., for a “Save Our Children” session.

The Alliance for Congregational Transformation Influencing Our Neighborhoods meeting will focus on ensuring that every child in the city receives a quality education, creating a broad coalition to support public education and building a parent coalition that is informed.

The session will include dinner served and activities for children.