Man robbed

Man robbed

hermitage, Pa.

A man who thought he was going to buy a game system was instead robbed at gunpoint in the Denny’s parking lot on East State Street, police reported. The robbery happened around 2 p.m. Thursday, police said.

Police said the victim got into a car with two other men and showed them $325 he had to buy the system from them. One of the men climbed into the backseat and pulled a gun, police said. Police continue their investigation.

Support group formed

canfield

A new support group for unemployed and underemployed people is being formed and will meet at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Ursuline Center, 4280 Shields Road.

The group also will provide information on resources and various assistance programs available in the Mahoning Valley. The group will meet one hour weekly. Visit www.theursulinecenter.org, contact Eileen Novotny by e-mail at ewalshnovotny@zoominternet.net or call 330-799-4941.

Dinner to honor Billak

YOUNGSTOWN

Youngstown CityScape will honor Rick Billak at a Thursday dinner at the Youngstown Club, 201 E. Commerce St., that starts at 5:30 p.m.

Billak, chief executive officer of Community Correction Association, has been a CityScape member since 2005. The CCA has worked for years on beautifying the Market Street area.

CityScape is a nonprofit organization that concentrates on beautifying and preserving the city’s downtown and gateways.

Tickets for the event are $45 each. For reservations and information, call 330-742-4040.