METRO DIGEST || 1st black-tie dinner for boys, role models
Black-tie for boys
STRUTHERS
W. H. McGuffey Elementary School of Youngstown invites fathers, grandfathers, uncles, nephews and other significant role models to the first “Father & Son Dinner” from 5 to 8 p.m. today at The Elm Tree, 170 Walton Ave. This is a “black-tie/formal attire” affair aimed at bringing young male McGuffey students together with a positive male role model in their lives to share an evening of fun and excitement that will include entertainment, prizes and food. Master of ceremonies is Jamael Tito Brown, Youngstown City Council president, and guest speaker is William “Guy” Burney, coordinator of the Community Initiative to Reduce Violence. Entertainment will be provided by Julius Veal. Cost is $12 for adults, $10 for students.
Robbed again
WARREN
A taxi driver was robbed early Tuesday by a customer who refused to remove a hood concealing his face while he took a ride from the West Side to South Feederle Drive Southeast. The driver believes the male is the same one who robbed him earlier this month. During the robbery, the robber told the driver, “You should quit. I’m going to keep getting you.”
The driver picked up the male, 17 to 25 years old with a goatee, white T-shirt and black hooded sweat shirt in the 2100 block of Clearwater Street Northwest at 2:20 a.m. When they got to South Feederle, the robber pulled out a handgun and set it in his lap, saying “Give me all of your money.” He fled after getting the cash.
Free fishing days
COLUMBUS
Ohioans are encouraged to take advantage of “Free Fishing Days” this weekend. For those two days, Ohioans may fish in any of the state’s public waters without having to buy a fishing license. Go to wildohio.com for information. After that, anglers age 16 and older must have a valid license to take fish, frogs or turtles from Ohio waters. An Ohio license costs $19 a year for residents.
Kite festival
CANFIELD
Mill Creek MetroParks will offer a Kite Festival, presented by WFMJ/WBCB, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road. Admission is free. Members of the Ohio Society for the Elevation of Kites and Fly Pittsburgh will display expert kite flying and show off intricate kite designs. Guests can bring their own kites to participate in flying activities and contests. For those without kites, a Create-a-Kite workshop will be offered inside the farm’s McMahon Hall for a small fee. For information, call 330-740-7107 or visit www.millcreekmetroparks.org.
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