Drivers cautioned

Drivers cautioned

CANFIELD

Motorists running red lights or stop signs or failing to yield to traffic were the second-highest cause of fatal crashes in Ohio in 2012, the Ohio State Highway Patrol said.

The patrol is urging all motorists to take their time, ensure that cross traffic is stopped or clear and obey all traffic signs and signals.

In 2012, 37,475 crashes in Ohio were caused by a driver failing to yield — killing 187 people and injuring 23,353. Young drivers, age 16 to 25, were at fault in 30 percent of these crashes, the patrol reported.

Election petitions

Mercer, Pa.

Petition packets for Republican and Democratic candidates planning on running for local office in the May 21 primary election in Mercer County will be available beginning Wednesday in the election office at the Mercer County Courthouse, 5 Courthouse. The first day to circulate the petition is Feb. 19, and the completed petition must be filed at the election office no later than March 12.

Rain gardens

Warren

The Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership will host a free presentation on rain barrels and rain gardens at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 20 in the Western Reserve Room of the Raymond John Wean Foundation, 147 W. Market St.

Amy Reeher, a watershed coordinator with the Trumbull Soil & Water Conservation District, will provide information on rain gardens and rain barrels, the benefits they provide, the ideal location for installation, and the costs associated with their construction and maintenance. A demonstration will follow the presentation. For information, contact George Piscsalko at 330-469-6828 or email george@tnpwarren.org.