Farm outlook meeting planned

Farm outlook meeting planned

CANFIELD

A farm outlook meeting will be offered from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday at Mill Creek MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road.

The event will explore what’s ahead for farmers and agricultural businesses in 2014 by offering programs from experts on outlook and policy.

Cost is $10 and includes lunch.

Programs and speakers are “Farm Production Economics: What will costs of inputs, rent and other items be in 2014?” from Barry Ward, Ohio State University Extension, Production Business Management; “Grain Market Outlook,” with Dr. Matt Roberts, OSU, Commodity Grain Markets; “Farm Policy and Farm Bill Update,” from Dr. Carl Zulauf, OSU, Policy Specialist; and “Dairy: Ohio Farm Business Summary-Using the Numbers,” with Dianne Shoemaker, OSU Extension Dairy Production Economics.

Multiple charges

NEWTON FALLS

Police have charged Bradley M. Woolard, 19, of Ridge Road with breaking and entering, aggravated trespassing and theft after police found him and a female at a Windham recycling dealer with items taken from St. Michael Church, 737 Ridge Road.

Police were called at 11 a.m. Monday regarding a theft in progress in a rear building at the church.

A witness described the vehicle used in the theft.

Police checked with the recycling center and located the vehicle involved containing items from the church.

Charges are pending against the female, but she was present during the crime, Newton Falls Police Chief Gene H. Fixler said.

Woolard was arraigned on the charges — two misdemeanors and a felony — in Newton Falls Municipal Court on Monday.

Man charged

NEWTON FALLS

Tyler J. Bucciarelli, 18, of Jamestown, Pa., and Mahoning Court in Newton Falls, was charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm, aggravated menacing and disorderly conduct after a Friday incident involving a gun at a house on Milton Boulevard.

Police said they were called at 5:29 p.m. for a man with a gun. They were advised that two males had attempted to buy drugs and turned over money but didn’t receive the drugs.

That’s when Bucciarelli displayed a gun, said Gene H. Fixler, Newton Falls police chief. Bucciarelli was found later with the weapon in the East River Homes area, Fixler said.

Bucciarelli, who told police he’s a gang member, appeared for arraignment Monday in Newton Falls Municipal Court on the single felony and two misdemeanors.

Others involved are part of an ongoing investigation, Fixler added.

Trustees meeting

NEW SPRINGFIELD

Springfield Township trustees meet at 8 p.m. today for a regular monthly meeting in the township administration building, 3475 E. South Range Road.

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