Remodeling at Cushwa

Remodeling at Cushwa

COLUMBUS

The state Controlling Board released nearly $2.4 million Monday for a remodeling project at Youngstown State University’s Cushwa Hall.

According to documents, the building houses YSU’s Health and Human Services programs, which have outgrown their current space. Other departments are being relocated from the building to Melnick Hall while Cushwa is getting its first major renovation since being built in 1976.

The project includes upgrades to the mechanical and heating, cooling and ventilation systems, new lighting, replacement of flooring and other improvements. Hively Construction of Canfield submitted the low bid for the work.

Visiting judge

COLUMBUS

Judge Gene Donofrio of the Youngstown-based 7th District Court of Appeals will serve as a visiting justice of the Ohio Supreme Court today for oral arguments in a Warren County case concerning whether a trial court has the constitutional authority to seal records of dismissed civi-protection orders. Judge Donofrio will substitute for Justice Sharon L. Kennedy, who has removed herself from the case, known as Schussheim v. Schussheim.

Westminster College chooses director

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Westminster College selected Robert Zorn as director of its graduate program.

He started April 1. He served as the coordinator of the educational-administration program in Westminster College’s graduate program from January 2012 until he was appointed as director this month. He was superintendent of Poland schools for more than three decades and has been with Westminster since 1986. In addition to overseeing the graduate school, Zorn teaches courses for those pursuing licensing as school superintendents and principals.

MS walk is Saturday at Scrappers stadium

NILES

Check-in for Walk MS in Mahoning Valley is at 8 a.m. Saturday at Scrappers Stadium, 111 Eastwood Mall Blvd. The walk starts at 9 a.m.

More than 350 people are expected to participate in the walk to raise awareness about multiple sclerosis and funds for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Walkers collect donations to help fund local quality-of-life programs and services for 20,000 Ohio residents living with multiple sclerosis and to fund MS-related medical research to help find a cure for the unpredictable, often disabling disease of the central nervous system. The NMSS funds research, advocates for change, facilitates professional education, and provides programs and services designed to help people with MS and their families move their lives forward.

For information about multiple sclerosis and Walk MS, call 800-344-4867, or visit online www.MSohiobuckeye.org.

Tire drop-off times

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Township officials have announced times for a tire drop-off. Road Superintendent Walter White said residents can drop off tires from 8 a.m. to noon May 11 at the township road department building at 2600 Elmwood Drive. There is a four-tire limit per person. Contact White at 330-534-9798 for more information.

Rally against racism

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Four community organizations will band together to “Stand Up Against Racism” during a rally at 9 a.m. Saturday in front of the Nathaniel R. Jones Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, 10 E. Commerce St.

Alliance for Congregational Transformation Influencing Our Neighborhoods, Mahoning Valley Association of Churches, Mahoning Valley Organizing Collaborative and Ohio Prophetic Voices will march from the YMCA, 17 N. Champion St. to the federal building.

For information, call Rose Carter of ACTION at 330-941-0475.

Training session

YOUNGSTOWN

Staff from the Ohio Attorney General’s Office will have open records/open meetings training session for elected officials and interested citizens from 1 to 4:15 p.m. Monday at the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County’s Newport Branch, 3730 Market St.

The free training session is provided to enhance the knowledge of public officials regarding making public records accessible as required by state law, according to the AG’s office.

Probation violation

WARREN

Ryan C. Wrightsman, 22, of Farmdale, who shot his lifelong friend Joshua Soles, 20, to death Nov. 1, 2011, has violated the terms of his probation.

Wrightsman, who was released from the custody of the Trumbull County Jail last summer after pleading guilty to misdemeanor offenses, is back in jail.

On Monday, Wrightsman was found guilty of violating his probation by testing positive twice for marijuana, said Gabe Wildman, assistant Trumbull County prosecutor.

Judge Peter Kontos ordered Wrightsman to serve the remaining four months of his jail sentence and again ordered him to pay restitution of $8,976 — the cost of Soles’ funeral.

Prosecutors and police say Wrightsman pulled the trigger on a rifle that Soles pointed at his own chin after Soles asked to be shot. Wrightsman and Soles had been drinking throughout the day.

Bond increased

WARREN

Bond was increased to $25,000 Monday for Rudy J. Domyanich Jr., 66, of Randall Street, Newton Falls, indicted last month on five counts of telecommunications harassment.

This is the most recent time Domyanich has been charged in recent years with making harassing calls to 911.

Judge Peter Kontos of Trumbull County Common Pleas Court approved a motion by Domyanich’s attorney, Gilbert W.R. Rucker III, to have Domyanich evaluated to determine whether he is not guilty by reason of insanity.

EMA excercise

Canfield

The Mahoning County Emergency Management and the Mahoning County Local Emergency planning committee will conduct a functional exercise from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday at the EMA facility on Industrial Road.

The exercise coincides with the Northeast Central Ohio Region 5 Hospital exercise. The exercise is a simulation traffic accident involving hazardous materials in Canfield.

Special meeting set

Lake Milton

Craig Beach Village Council has called a special meeting for 7 p.m. today at the municipal building, 2538 Grandview Road.

Food giveaway

Youngstown

Temple Emmanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church, 108 W. Indianola Ave., will host a food and commodities giveaway from 1 to 2 p.m. today. Participants are asked to bring identification.

Program planned on sign language

HOWLAND

The Parent Exchange Network of The Ohio Autism Society Mahoning Valley Office is offering “Signing to Improve Communication” from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Howland Branch of the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, 9095 E. Market St.

Kim Bass, who teaches American Sign Language at the University of Akron and Hiram College and is a certified master level instructor, will lead the workshop. She has a master’s degree in vocational rehabilitation, with a focus on deafness, from the University of Arkansas. She provides sign classes for children and childcare centers and offers classes on the benefits of teaching sign language to children.