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Warren records 4th homicide of 2012

WARREN

Jeremy Cole, 21, of Linden Avenue was killed by gunfire on Oak Street Southwest, Warren’s fourth homicide of the year.

A woman also was hit by a gunshot but not killed, police said. The woman was found in the roadway on nearby Oak Circle and was being tended to by neighbors when police were called a little after noon Thursday, police said. She was taken to ValleyCare Trumbull Memorial Hospital.

‘Ducky Derby’

Cortland

Someplace Safe will host a “Ducky Derby to Quack Down on Domestic Violence” at noon Oct. 6 at Lake Vista, 303 N. Mecca St. The event will begin with activities such as children’s games, food vendors, and a wine, cheese, and “quackers” tent. The duck derby will start at 2 p.m.

To participate in the derby, interested parties can pay $5 for a single duck, $25 for five ducks, $50 for 13 ducks, and $100 for 27 ducks. All proceeds will benefit Someplace Safe Inc. domestic violence shelter.

For more information, to purchase a duck, or to pursue a sponsorship for the event, contact Theresa Lyden at 330-393-3003.

‘Play like a kid’

Youngstown

The Sojourner House Domestic Violence Program is asking the community to “play like a kid and party like an adult.” An event, dubbed “Recess,” will be 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday at Oh WOW! Children’s Center of Science & Technology, 11 W. Federal St. Exhibits will be open, and there will be food, desserts, adult beverages and dancing. Proceeds will benefit domestic violence victims. For information, contact Sojourner House at sojournerhouse@compassfamily.org or 330-743-9275, ext. 113.

Discolored water?

Struthers

Aqua Ohio Water has informed the city it is flushing fire hydrants, which may be the cause of discoloration in the water. Aqua and city officials urge residents to let their water run until it clears.

Rabies clinic for pets

STRUTHERS

The Mahoning County District Board of Health is sponsoring a rabies vaccination clinic for dogs, cats, and ferrets from 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 6 at the Struthers Police Department, 6 Elm St.

The county requires rabies vaccination for all dogs, cats, and ferrets older than 3 months. No appointment is needed. The cost is $6 per shot. Pet owners must have their pets on a leash, in a cage, or inside a pillowcase.

Bites and scratches from unvaccinated pets and stray animals could cause human exposure to rabies.

The clinic is sponsored by the county health department; Dr. John Daugherty, veterinarian; and the Poland Veterinary Centre.

Asbestos removed

YOUNGSTOWN

An asbestos-removal project at the City Hall Annex building is finished. The city received $200,000 from the state to remove asbestos from the 80-year-old building at 9 W. Front St. The work was done by Safeco Environmental, a Marion, Pa., company in about two weeks.

The 80-year-old annex was built by the federal government and served as a post office and federal courthouse.