Warren Township gets grant for truck

Warren Township gets grant for truck

WARREN

The Warren Township Fire Department has been awarded a $92,150 Vehicle Acquisition Grant from the Assistance to Firefighters Grants program of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Department of Homeland Security.

The township will acquire a brush truck with the money, said Warren Township Fire Chief Kenneth Schick. The department has three vehicles that it uses to fight brush fires, but they are 1962, 1963 and 1972 models and need to be replaced, Schick said.

He expects to have the new vehicle in a couple of months. The township will contribute $4,850 toward the purchase.

Robbery reported

SLIPPERY ROCK, PA.

A man walked into the Ellwood Road Tic Toc Food Mart on Friday night and brandished a handgun, demanding money from the cashier.

The cashier gave the man an undetermined amount of money from the cash register, and he fled from the store. The robbery occurred shortly after 10 p.m. The robber was described as white, between 30 and 40 years old, about 5 feet 6 inches tall with a stocky build. Pennsylvania State Police in New Castle ask anyone with information to call 724-598-2211.

SOUP seeks help

WARREN

Warren SOUP is seeking project presenters, donors and volunteers for the next SOUP event at 6 p.m. Aug. 16 at The Laird Community Garden, 565 Laird Ave. NE Admission is $5. It is a picnic event, so bring a blanket or chairs. Deadline for proposals is Aug. 4.

Organizers are seeking proposals for presenters who have creative projects that will impact Warren in a positive way. All kinds of projects are accepted, such as social entrepreneurship, urban gardens, youth development, fine and performing arts and social justice.

Each group gets four minutes to present. The winner will receive the proceeds from the event.

Block party set

YOUNGSTOWN

New Hope Baptist Church, 437 Albert St., will sponsor a block party starting at noon Aug. 16.

The free event will include music, games, food, health information and screenings. For information, call the church at 330-743-5331.