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PBS crew to film block-watch meeting

YOUNGSTOWN

I.C.U. Neighborhood Block Watch for those who live on East Philadelphia, East Boston, East Avondale and East Lucius avenues will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at Metro Assembly of God, 2536 South Ave. The group gathers at the church at 7 p.m. every third Monday of the month. This meeting will be filmed for a PBS special, “BluePrint America,” said block-watch officials.

Motorcyclist hit

BRACEVILLE

Police say a 53-year-old Newton Falls man has been charged with felony aggravated vehicular assault, operating a vehicle under the influence and failure to yield in a Friday night accident. Braceville Township police said Joseph R. Quickle was driving his Dodge pickup truck when he hit motorcyclist Sean McCabe, 38, of Southington, around 10:30 p.m. Friday. The accident occurred on state Route 303 near state Route 82, reports state. McCabe was flown by helicopter to an Akron hospital.

Haluski sale

CAMPBELL

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church is selling homemade haluski this week. Call-in orders will be from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Wednesday, and pickup is from 10 a.m. to noon Friday in the church hall, 159 Reed Ave. Cost is $5 per quart. Call 330-755-0036 or 330-755-4141 to place an order.

License bureau

YOUNGSTOWN

Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber and the Youngstown Southside License Bureau will have a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. Thursday for the newly remodeled bureau at 3623 Market St. Refreshments will be served afterward. Those attending should RSVP between 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. to 330-783-3223 by Wednesday; ask for Cheryl. The bureau has been at that location in the city’s 6th Ward for more than 20 years. There is a new entrance, and several interior improvements have been made.

Young Republicans

New Castle PA.

The Lawrence County Young Republicans will have their monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday at the New Castle Library, 207 E. North St. All candidates, elected officials, LCYR members, Lawrence County Republican Committee and the public are invited to meet for networking and a discussion of spring primary-election activities.

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