Friday, December 28, 2012
Foul play ruled out in death of infant
WARREN
Preliminary findings show no indication of foul play in the death of 2-month-old Delshawn Porterfield, found unresponsive by his mother Christmas morning.
Trumbull County Coroner Dr. Humphrey Germaniuk said he has not ruled on the cause of death pending further testing, such as toxicology and microbiology, which will take about two months.
The boy’s mother, Amanda Martin, 23, of 2220 Shalom Ave. NW, reported that she put the boy in his crib at 10 p.m. Monday, checked on him several times during the night, the last time at 2 a.m., and found him unresponsive at 10:44 a.m. Tuesday.
Tax service planned
YOUNGSTOWN
Mahoning-Youngstown Community Action Partnership again will provide free basic tax service to eligible low- and moderate-income individuals, families and senior citizens.
The annual Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program offers free tax-preparation assistance to those who need to file local, state and federal taxes, but who can’t afford to pay to have their taxes prepared.
MYCAP is seeking volunteers to learn basic tax information for the 2012 tax year and then use this information and the learned skills to process basic tax returns.
For information about becoming a VITA volunteer, call Francine at MYCAP at 330-747-7921, ext. 1738.
Police probe home invasion
GIRARD
Police are searching for two men who invaded a home after posing as snow shovelers.
Officers said the men knocked on the door of a Miller Drive home about 9 p.m. Wednesday and asked if they could clear the homeowner’s driveway of snow. According to reports, the two men forced their way into the home and pushed the victim to the ground. The victim said he was subdued by one man while the other ransacked his bedroom and living room.
He said the robbers took a 9 mm pistol, a shotgun and his cellphone.
Witnesses outside said they saw two men run to a light-colored SUV, and one man carried a shotgun. They said the SUV drove north on Atlanta Street.
Council meeting
Lordstown
Lordstown Village Council will have a special meeting at 10 a.m. today at the village hall. The meeting’s purpose is to consider legislation and year-end business.
Gun show set
POLAND
The Lowellville Rod and Gun Club will have a gun show from 9 to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The show will be on club grounds, 6225 Quarry Road, and is open to the public.
Those who want to attend must be 21 years or older or accompanied by an adult. The admission fee is $4. All weapons must be checked at the door prior to entering the club.
Protestant Family Service gets grant
youngstown
The Youngstown Foundation awarded Protestant Family Service a grant of $4,100 to improve its multipurpose conference room.
PFS is a nonprofit social- service agency that has served the greater Youngs-town area for 63 years.
PFS is located at 496 Glenwood Ave. in Mill Creek Community Center. Clients are seen by appointment. For information, call 330-746-4600.
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