Man, 39, injured in East Side shooting

Man, 39, injured in East Side shooting

YOUNGSTOWN

A fight involving gunfire on East High Avenue ended with a 39-year-old man being taken to the hospital late Saturday.

After responding to reports of gunshots in the area, police found William A. McClain, of Lilburne Drive, lying face down on the street, just west of North Truesdale Avenue, about 11 p.m. Saturday.

McClain, who was wearing a white jersey with blood on both the front and back, was transported to St. Elizabeth Health Center.

Officers also noticed a silver Jeep Grand Cherokee parked sideways on the street, halfway on East High Avenue and halfway on the grass. The SUV’s exterior was marred by several bullet holes, and numerous shell casings were found nearby.

The driver of the SUV identified himself to police, and he was taken to the police department for questioning, as were two other men.

The investigation is ongoing. No one has been arrested, but police have spoken with a few potential witnesses.

Union leaders vow to work with Dunn

YOUNGSTOWN

The leaders of Youngs-town State University’s four labor unions and new President Randy J. Dunn have pledged to cooperate fully with one another.

Dunn met with the university’s four union presidents earlier this month. They are Dr. Annette M. Burden of YSU Ohio Education Association; Paul Trimacco, YSU Association of Classified Employees; Michael Glonek, YSU Association of Professional and Administrative Staff; and Sgt. John Spencer, YSU Fraternal Order of Police.

“All parties renewed their commitment to foster and nurture a new level of trust, mutual respect, transparency, communication and cooperation among the YSU family,” according to a news release from YSU.

Columbiana Co. Fair opens gates today

LISBON

Gates to the 168th Columbiana County Fair swing open at 3 p.m. today for the event that runs through Sunday night.

In addition to the traditional agricultural, livestock, fine arts and other displays, this year’s fair will feature grandstand shows including Arrival, a Journey tribute band, at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and Jeremy Miller and Zach Paxson at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.

A demolition derby and truck and tractor pulls also are planned.

General admission, which includes rides and many grandstand shows, is $5 today. Rates range from $6 to $8 the remainder of the week with special promotions and discounts for some groups. The fairgrounds are at 225 Lee Ave. in Lisbon. Go to columbianacountyfair.org for more information.