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Neighbors save Sharon woman from house fire

Sharon, PA.

Neighbors pulled a 51-year-old woman from her burning house Thursday, saving her life, according to the city fire department. When firefighters arrived at 487 A St., the victim, Shirley Guthrie, already was at the curb with neighbors. Firefighters believe the fire started beneath the chair on which she was sitting, and does not appear to be suspicious. Farrell Fire Department also responded. Guthrie, who uses oxygen, suffered a burn to the left hand, and cuts and bruises but refused to be taken to the hospital for treatment. The fire department said the American Red Cross is assisting Guthrie.

Youngstown BOE sets sessions today

Youngstown

Youngstown Board of Education meets at 4:30 p.m. today in the board room at the Irene L. Ward Building, 20 W. Wood St., regarding personnel matters.

Members will then meet in executive session at 5 p.m. in room 214 regarding treasurer interviews. Formal action may or may not be taken in open session.

Austintown trustees meet today on hiring

Austintown

Austintown Township trustees will have a special meeting at 10 a.m. today at 82 Ohltown Road to interview candidates for township employment and fiscal officer

They will also consider hiring a township employee and a fiscal officer.