METRO DIGEST || Animal rescue fundraiser Sunday

GE lays off 36 in Valley

WARREN

General Electric is laying off 36 hourly positions at the Ohio Lamp plant on North Park Avenue, effective Monday. Scott Moore, president of IUE-CWA Local 722, told 21 WFMJ-TV, The Vindicator’s broadcast partner, that the terminations are a result of legislation passed in July that outlawed incandescent light bulbs. The layoffs leave 198 hourly employees at the plant. Moore said other plants around the Ohio-Kentucky region will have layoffs as well, but could not say how many. Workers who lose their jobs can receive benefits for one year, tuition reimbursement and unemployment pay.

Animal fundraiser

Youngstown

The Second Chance Animal Rescue Spaghetti Dinner is Sunday. The dinner and auction is from 2 to 5 p.m. at Crickets Bar and Grill, 1733 E. Midlothian Blvd. Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for children 10 and under. Carry-outs are available. For information, contact JoAnn Barrows at 330-505-3575.

Shot after complaint

WARREN

A 25-year-old Transylvania Avenue Southeast man suffered a gunshot wound to the upper arm at 5:20 p.m. Thursday from a man who fired a gun through his front door. The victim said he told several children to stop climbing on a fence near his apartment, and the children went away.

The gunman showed up soon afterward, fired the gun from about 3 feet away, breaking the glass in his storm door, then casually walked away. A witness said the shooter, a thin black male about 6 feet tall with braided hair got into a maroon sport-utility vehicle after the shooting. Another person in the car drove away. The victim was treated at an area hospital.

Garage sale benefit

WARREN

Lloyd McCoy Health Center, 1977 Niles Road SE, is sponsoring a garage sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today. Proceeds will benefit the “Every Child Deserves a Beautiful Smile” campaign to help open a pediatric dental center.

Clothing giveaway

Youngstown

Greater Friendship Baptist Church, 646 Lakewood Ave., is hosting a clothing giveaway for men, women and children from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today. The event is sponsored by the Dress to Succeed Ministry. Everything is free, but guests are asked to bring their own bags to carry their goods. For information, contact Elder Rose Carter at 330-941-0475.

Salvage sale at school

CANFIELD

The faculty and staff of Canfield School District will have the Canfield Cares Summer Salvage Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday in the teachers’ parking lot at the high school. Proceeds go to the Canfield Care Net and Canfield Community Chest, which benefit community members in need. The community chest provides food and holiday gifts, and aids in the payment of bills. Canfield Care Net provides medical supplies and expenses. The event will include a trash and treasure sale for items such as household goods, clothing, sports equipment, toys, books, and DVDs. It also includes a 50/50 raffle, bake sale, silent auction, gift baskets, food and drinks.

Workshop Wednesday

HOWLAND

Dr. Dennis Embry, whose work on child brain development, substance abuse and mental illness among children has received attention in national media, will present a workshop from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at Leo’s Ristorante, 7042 E. Market St. Cost is $35. For information call 330-675-2765 ext. 119. Registration and continental breakfast begin at 8:30 a.m.