Court painters hired

Court painters hired

YOUNGSTOWN

Mahoning County commissioners have entered into a $21,685 contract with Joseph Painting Contractors Inc. of Boardman, the lowest of three bidders, to paint the probate court offices.

Commissioner Chairwoman Carol Rimedio-Righetti said Thursday that the outside help is needed because the county employs only two painters for all of its buildings.

“Our people in maintenance are overwhelmed right now with work,” she said.

County Purchasing Director James Fortunato also noted that the court offices on the first floor of the courthouse have high ceilings, and considerable moving of furniture is required to complete the job.

Clothing giveaway

North Lima

Calvary United Methodist Church, 12062 South Ave., will have a clothing giveaway from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. Many sizes will be available. For information, call 330-549-2588.

Tod Lane closed

Youngstown

Tod Lane between Fifth and Goleta avenues has been closed to through traffic. It will be closed for about two weeks for sewer repairs. Local traffic will be maintained, and a detour will be posted.

Accident simulation set

Howland

Trumbull County Emergency Management and the Trumbull County Local Emergency Planning Committee will conduct a full-scale exercise from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday. The exercise will simulate a traffic accident involving a hazardous chemical. The simulated accident will be conducted on Elm Road in Howland. For information, call 330-675-2666.