Crash victim ID’d

Crash victim ID’d

YOUNGSTOWN

The Mahoning County coroner has identified the man killed in a two-car accident Wednesday night as 62-year-old Ulysses May of Youngstown.

May was killed in a two-car accident at East Florida and Homestead avenues about 9 p.m. One car reportedly ran a stop sign and hit the other car. It is unclear what car May was in or if he was the driver.

Four other people in the accident, including a child, were taken to area hospitals in critical condition.

The coroner’s office said May’s death is being investigated as an accident.

Help board up homes

Youngstown

The ICU Neighborhood Block Watch will board up houses on East Lucius Avenue at 9 a.m. Saturday. The addresses of houses include 365, 327, and 307 E. Lucius. Volunteers are welcome. For information, call 330-360-8460.

Tailgate party is off

Youngstown

The city schools’ tailgate party planned for Saturday has been canceled for lack of response, school officials said. The game will be at 1 p.m. as scheduled.

OSHP targets safety

LISBON

The Ohio State Highway Patrol District 4 will increase enforcement efforts to reduce crashes during the last part of the year. The district includes posts in Ashtabula, Canfield, Chardon, Hiram, Lisbon, Ravenna and Warren. During this month, the patrol will lead Community Shield Training, and posts will share personnel to target certain areas.

In November, a coordinated 48-hour multicounty enforcement campaign called “Shield 4 Safety” is planned. In December, the patrol will have “Decisive December” and educate about dangers associated with the holiday season. Six “All Out Days” also are planned, when every available uniformed officer will work the road.

5K Zombie run set

HUBBARD

A 5K “Zombie Run” will take place at 11 a.m. Sunday at the Battlefront Paintball field along state Route 304.

Registration begins at 10 a.m. with a $10 entrance fee. All proceeds will go toward the Hubbard Public Library’s program for young adults. Participants are encouraged to dress up like zombies before the run, which will include running through creeks and crawling through mud. The run will occur rain or shine, and light refreshments and prizes will be provided.

Autumn Fest set

New Middletown

Masternick Memorial Health Care Center, 5250 Windsor Way, is hosting its Third Annual Autumn Fest from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Festivities include children’s games, bake sale, silent auction, food and more. Tours will be provided at neighboring Windsor Estates Assisted Living.

New adoption trend

WARREN

Trumbull County Probate Judge Thomas A. Swift recently spoke on the future of guardianship at the Kentucky Guardianship Association Conference.

Judge Swift described the programs he has initiated in Trumbull County and compared the Ohio and Kentucky guardianship laws. The topic has become more relevant because of a change in Ohio law that permits Ohio probate judges to appoint non-Ohio residents as guardians for Ohio residents.

“Now, the state line alone does not disqualify an individual to serve as guardian of person,” Swift said. “This change ... will help families in long-term-care planning, especially for older adults.”