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Caregiver program

POLAND

The Alzheimer’s Association Greater East Ohio Area Chapter is offering Caregiver Connection from 1 to 3 p.m. Nov. 18 at Poland United Methodist Church, 1940 Poland-Boardman Road.

The Caregiver Connection program is free to family caregivers. Support is provided by the Beverly A. Chiron Education Fund. Refreshments will be provided. For reservations, call Carolyn Lake at 800-272-3900.

The program, offered in observance of November’s National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and National Caregivers Month, includes presentations for caregivers about care-giving, dementia, research, communications and local resources that are available, said Jennifer Miller, a family service coordinator.

Route 11 crash

LIBERTY

A 56-year-old Warren man was in critical condition after a two-vehicle Saturday morning crash on state Route 11, just south of Warren-Sharon Road. Richard Powers, who was driving a southbound car that rear-ended a minivan, was taken by ambulance to St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown. Charlene Heath-Lacava, 48, of Ashtabula, the minivan driver, and her three passengers were taken to ValleyCare Northside Medical Center for treatment of minor injuries after the 11 a.m. crash, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

After hitting the minivan, Powers’ car crossed the median and hit trees on the east side of the northbound lanes.

Preliminary investigation shows alcohol was a factor in the crash, the patrol said.

State troopers were assisted at the scene by Liberty and Vienna police, fire and ambulance crews.

Boardman zoning

BOARDMAN

Sarah Gartland, the Boardman zoning inspector, will host an open house from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at the township zoning office, 8299 Market St.

Residents and local business owners are encouraged to attend to offer comments and to learn about how zoning affects them. Current issues such as vacant homes, home-rule violations, site plan review and neighborhood stabilization zone changes will be presented. Zoning staff will be available to answer questions. Light refreshments will be served.

For information, call 330-726-4181.