Fatal truck crash

Fatal truck crash

Knox

A 26-year-old man is dead after losing control of his truck.

Nolan Swetye of McCann Road in Salem was pronounced dead at the scene about 12:35 a.m. Thursday after going off the left side of the road on 12th Street in Knox Township in Columbiana County, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol Lisbon Post.

Swetye’s GMC Sierra truck then struck a utility pole and an embankment before overturning.

He wasn’t wearing a seat belt at the time of the accident, and OSHP continues to investigate.

Walking program

Columbiana

The “Walk Warm Program” for the Columbiana Exempted Village School District community resumes Monday. The program invites adults to walk in Columbiana High School hallways as a healthy way to receive good exercise away from inclement weather. A measured course is posted for walkers who choose to keep an accurate log of distance.

The building is open for this program from 3 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, closed school holidays and when school is canceled.

Due to safety concerns, only the gym-wing doors on the west side of the building facing the large parking lot will be open. Exit can be made at any time through any door.

Joshua Dixon Elementary is not open for walkers due to continued construction.

New transit board

WARREN

The first meeting of the Trumbull County Transit Board will be at 1 p.m. Monday in the fifth-floor meeting room at the Trumbull County Administration Building, 160 High St. NW.

The board will consist of seven members who will run the countywide transportation service starting Jan. 1.

It will take the place of Niles Trumbull Transit, which no longer will operate as of Jan. 1.

Chili cook-off set

VIENNA

The Vienna Township Neighborhood Watch will sponsor another “Great Chili Cook-Off” at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 10 at the Vienna Fire Station, 833 Youngstown Kingsville Road.

A variety of chili will be available from mild to hot. Hot dogs, nachos, pie and more fill out the menu.

Purple Light Nights

WARREN

Someplace Safe Inc., Trumbull County’s domestic- violence agency, is promoting the Purple Light Nights campaign during October to raise awareness of domestic violence.

Purple Light Nights was first launched in King County, Washington, in October 2007 by the Covington Domestic Violence Task Force. The campaign involves placing a purple light in a window or on a porch during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Purple bulbs are available by calling 330-393-3003.