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Youngstown mayor to open 3rd Big Tap

YOUNGSTOWN

The third annual Big Tap In on April 21 at the Covelli Centre has sold out, organizers say. Mayor Chuck Sammarone will be tapping the ceremonial keg of Big Tap In Beer to begin the general session. The VIP Session is from 1 to 6 p.m. and the general Session is from 3 to 6 p.m.

“We are excited to have the city’s mayor open the Big Tap In ceremonies.” said Sandy Reda, Big Tap In organizer. “We expect over 2,000 attendees to be visiting Youngstown for the Big Tap In, and they will be traveling from all across the country.” This year’s craft beer- and cider-tasting event will feature entertainment, more than 20 local food vendors and 17 local artists.

Boardman police ID fight suspects

Boardman

Police Chief Jack Nichols said detectives have identified “several” people involved in a local fight club that was filmed and uploaded to YouTube in March and expects arrests to be made by the middle of next week.

Police believed the fights, which involved about 100 people behind The Shops at Boardman Park, were scheduled on a monthly basis.

On March 31, an employee of the park called the police after spotting one of the fights. When police arrived the fighters ran into the woods. Police found a loaded handgun at the scene.

Scrap-tire collections

WARREN

The Geauga-Trumbull Solid Waste Management District has awarded $62,456 to cities, townships and villages in Trumbull County to implement scrap-tire collection programs.

The program will help communities implement collections, such as one-day collection programs, curbside collection and cleanups of illegally dumped tires on roadsides.

“Finding ways to improve and make the process easier for residents to properly dispose of scrap tires in a more convenient manner is the goal of the district,” said Robert Villers, SWMD director.

Mayan culture lecture in Boardman

Boardman

Youngstown State University Professor Matthew Omansky will speak at Boardman Park about the Mayan civilization.

Omansky, a Vanderbilt University graduate, will discuss the cause of the Mayan’s demise and the significance of the Mayan calendar during a lecture at 6 p.m. Sunday at the Cabin in the park.

The lecture is hosted by the Mahoning Valley Chapter of the Ohio Archaeological Society and is open to the public.

Omanksy just returned from Meso America with a group from YSU. He is a recognized specialist in the field.

Angels’ garage sale through Sunday

Canfield

Angels for Animals’ 18th annual garage sale continues through Sunday at Canfield Fairgrounds. Today’s admission is $1 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday admission is free from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and $5 for the clearance sale from 3:15 to 5 p.m.

No dogs, wagons or strollers are permitted inside the buildings. For more information contact Angels for Animals at 330-549-1111.

Italian fest apps

YOUNGSTOWN

The Greater Youngstown Italian Fest is accepting applications for Italian Man and Woman of the Year and for two Youngstown State University scholarships, one for a nursing student and the other for a business student. Deadline for all applications is June 1. The fest will take place Aug. 3-5 in downtown Youngstown.

For information and applications call Arlene DeChellis at 330-726-8019.