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24 traffic stops

YOUNGSTOWN

Four police officers from the Mahoning County OVI (Operating a Vehicle Impaired) Task Force made two impaired-driving arrests and issued three citations each for speeding, failure to wear seat belts and driving under suspension during a four-hour enforcement blitz on Market Street on Saturday night, the task force announced Tuesday.

The officers also made one arrest on a Warren Municipal Court warrant.

In a series of 24 traffic stops during the blitz, they also issued two citations for improper child restraint, and one each for driving without a license, carrying an open alcoholic beverage container, failing to display a front license plate and failing to illuminate headlights.

Lunch and Learn about oil, gas wells

CANFIELD

The second installment of Lunch and Learn — offered by the Ohio State University Extension, Mahoning County — will focus on community issues related to oil and gas development.

Clif Little, OSU Extension in Guernsey County, will share his experiences with landowners, farmers and companies. He will also address how to deal with leasing and right-of-ways, and what to watch for as a landowner.

The program will be from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, with a $5 lunch fee. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 330-533-5538.

The Crossroads Extension Education and Research Area is at 490 S. Broad St., Canfield.

2-vehicle accident shuts down I-680

YOUNGSTOWN

A portion of Interstate 680 north between Market Street and Glenwood Avenue was shut down because of a two-vehicle accident about 4 a.m. Tuesday.

At least one person was taken to the hospital after the accident, in which a van and sport utility vehicle collided, according to Vindicator broadcast partner 21 WFMJ-TV.

A police spokesman said the van was traveling the wrong way on the interstate when it collided with the SUV.

Efforts to get more information from police later Tuesday were unsuccessful.