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House fire on West Side

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Flames ripped through a man’s West Side home Saturday.

The fire was reported around 4:45 p.m., after neighbors saw smoke coming from this two-story house at 33 Bouquet Ave., according to Vindicator broadcast partner, 21 WFMJ-TV. Witnesses say a neighbor helped a man living there to get out of the structure. Fire officials say the cause and damage estimate remain under investigation.

Host family sought in Valley

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Educatius International has an immediate opening for a supportive and nurturing host family for a male international student from China who will be attending Ursuline High School.

Being a host family offers a way to learn about a new culture and affect a student’s life as he or she studies in the US. Educatius offers monthly compensation to cover the expenses incurred by a family during hosting. Students are fully insured and have their own spending money for clothing, personal items and extracurricular activities. The host family is asked to provide a furnished bedroom for the student for their use and be capable of providing breakfast and dinners daily to the student, as well as rides to and from the school and for any after-school activities. The application process includes reference checks and a home visit, as well as a criminal background check. Anyone interested in becoming a host family should contact the local coordinator at 330-770-5714.

AARP driver safety

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The AARP Driver Safety Program will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sept. 20 at Cortland Police Department, 400 N. High St. The event is sponsored by the Cortland Police Department. The department will provide a certified instructor and the course will provide senior defensive driving strategies. Completion of the class may result in insurance discounts. To register, call 330-638-1000.

Route 224 roadwork

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Beginning Sept. 10, U.S. Route 224 between Lowellville Road and Stymie Road will have various lane restrictions for pavement and culvert repairs. This work is part of a $500,000 project to resurface Route 224 near Stymie Road. The entire project is scheduled to be completed by late October, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation District 4.

It’s Welcome Week at YSU

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Youngstown State University welcomes students back to campus this week with a variety of events aimed at getting the fall semester off to a great start.

A Root Beer Blast, an obstacle challenge, outdoor movies, cookouts, the Laugh-Off Comedy Show, bungee run, the annual Student Organization Fair and a foam and dance party are among the events planned for the week. Information will be available regarding financial aid and scholarships, YSU ROTC, campus crime and safety, student diversity programs, the YSU Writing Center and much more.

For a complete list of events and activities, visit www.ysu.edu/welcomeweek or on Facebook at facebook.com/ysuwelcomeweek.

The first day of fall classes is Wednesday.

Presentation on campus hazing

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Brian Crow, professor of Sport Management at Slippery Rock University and an international expert on hazing, talks about “Campus Hazing: Prevention and Education” at 11:20 a.m. Tuesday as part of Youngstown State University’s 16th annual Student Leadership Summit.

The presentation will be in the Chestnut Room of Kilcawley Center.

Crow, who earned a Doctor of Education degree in Higher Education Administration from West Virginia University, has spoken about hazing to more than 4,000 student-athletes at more than three dozen colleges and universities.