Charged in threats


Charged in threats

CLEVELAND

A federal grand jury returned a two-count indictment charging a Youngstown man with making threats against the president and first lady of the United States, said Steven M. Dettelbach, U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Ohio.

Frederick Watt, 33, is accused of making the threats by telephone to Trumbull County 911 operators in Warren on March 24, Dettelbach said. Further details were not available Thursday evening.

Pa. free-fishing day

HARRISBURG, Pa.

Memorial Day marks the first free-fishing day in the commonwealth, according to state Sen. Bob Robbins.

Fish-for-free days allow anyone, both residents and nonresidents, to legally fish in Pennsylvania. From 12:01 a.m. to 11:59 p.m., no fishing license is needed to fish in Pennsylvania’s waterways. All other fishing regulations apply.

The next fish-for-free day will be July 4.

For information, go to www.fishandboat.com/ fishforfree.htm.

Boil advisory lifted

Hubbard

The boil-water advisory issued Tuesday for White Oak Drive in Hubbard Township has been lifted.

Tests were conducted, and the water has been declared safe for consumption, according to a release from the Trumbull County Sanitary Engineer’s office. For information, contact the office at 330-675-2775.

‘Love, Protect’ rally

Youngstown

There will be a “Love and Protect our Children” rally at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman St.

The 90-minute rally will feature Minister Kyle Earley from Cleveland, the Youngstown Harambee Youth Dance group and local clergy members.

A ceremony is scheduled to pay tribute to individuals who lost their lives to violence. Those who wish to include a family member’s name in the program can call Lynette at 330-559-6030.

MCCTC plant sale

CANFIELD

The horticulture program at Mahoning County Career and Technical Center, 7300 N. Palymra Road, has a plant sale throughout this month from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Available are annuals, oval planters and foliage plants. Call for information at 330-729-4000.