Courthouse project moves forward

Courthouse project moves forward

YOUNGSTOWN

Mahoning County commissioners Thursday approved construction documents and authorized advertising for bids for the $6.9 million restoration of the 103-year-old landmark county courthouse.

The advertising is to begin Dec. 23, with a Jan. 28 bid opening and a mid-February awarding of a contract. The commissioners’ goal is to complete the work in 2015, said Commissioner Anthony Traficanti.

Food-delivery driver robbed

WARREN

A food-delivery worker for The Rig, 9421 E. Market St., was robbed of cash and food at 8:10 p.m. Wednesday on Draper Street in the Fairview Gardens neighborhood.

The driver said he was waved down by a man in the housing complex parking lot and thought he was the customer who ordered the food.

The suspect pointed a gun at the driver and ordered him to put his money in the bag along with the food and leave. The worker did as he was ordered, then got back in his car and returned to the restaurant, he told police.

Smoke-alarm grant

LIBERTY

The Liberty Township Fire Department recently was awarded a grant from the township’s Walmart store that allows the fire department to purchase smoke alarms.

Approximately 350 smoke alarms will be purchased to give to residents in need while supplies last.

Qualified Liberty residents include low-income families, families with children under age 15, senior citizens and people with disabilities.

Contact the fire department at 330-759-0363, ext. 102, to schedule a time to pick up the smoke alarms.

Free help to enroll for health insurance

YOUNGSTOWN

Free help enrolling in the Health Insurance Marketplace is available from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday at the Youngstown Health Department, Oakhill Renaissance Place, 345 Oakhill Ave., Suite 200.

Monday is the last day to enroll in marketplace plans in order to have coverage starting Jan. 1. Call 330-373-0703 for an appointment and information. Certified Navigators from Access Health Mahoning Valley will help review coverage options and complete online enrollments, said Bill Adams, AHMV director.

Most people will qualify for premium tax credits to lower the cost of monthly premiums. Those with current coverage are encouraged to review 2015 plans as they may find a better deal. Also, many people now qualify for Ohio’s expanded Medicaid coverage and are invited to register, Adams said.

The website for information or to schedule online appointments is areyoucoveredohio.org/enroll.

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