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Bike Rodeo event

BOARDMAN

Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley and Safe Kids are offering a free Bike Rodeo & Safety Event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 17 at Masters Pavilion and adjacent parking lot (Southern Boulevard) at Boardman Park.

The event, which teaches kids and parents about safe bicycle riding, includes a safety course for children 4-9, and bicycle maintenance professionals will provide inspections and helmet fittings.

The program also has helmet decorating, a coloring contest, Boardman Quaker Steak and Lube tasting and coupons, and goodie bags with Dairy Queen coupons.

All children must bring a bicycle to participate, and parents/guardians are required to be present.

Participants who register early will be entered in a drawing to win a helmet and bike lock. To register, call 330-729-9254.

2 city firefighters hurt fighting blaze

youngstown

Reports said firefighters Robert Rivera, 27, and Jeff Kaschak, 29, were treated for burns suffered while fighting a fire at a vacant 4214 Southern Blvd. building at about 6:40 p.m. Wednesday.

Crews arriving found heavy black smoke coming from the building, and high heat and heavy fire forced firefighters out of the building. A ladder truck was used to help put the fire out, reports said.

Reports said neighbors told firefighters renovations were taking place on the building.

Damage is listed at $10,000. The cause is under investigation.

Court certification

COLUMBUS

Mahoning County’s juvenile drug court was one of 30 specialized court dockets statewide to receive final certification from the Ohio Supreme Court after it was visited and evaluated against certification standards the state supreme court adopted in January, the top court announced.

Ohio’s courts have more than 150 specialized dockets that hold offenders accountable for their actions while emphasizing mental health, alcohol or drug treatment instead of incarceration.

Mahoning County’s juvenile drug court was the only specialized docket in Mahoning, Trumbull or Columbiana counties to receive final certification among the 30 certifications announced this week.

Adventure Day Camp

BOARDMAN

Boardman Park Adventure Day Camp will run for nine weeks, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, June 16 through Aug. 15.

The camp is for children who have completed kindergarten and up to 12 years old.

Register online for Boardman Park Adventure Camp at www.boardmanparkcamp.com. The general cost for the camp is $90 a week. Children will participate in arts and crafts, team building, creative arts, science, and sports.

The goal is to offer children the opportunity to explore their imagination, discover physical fitness, expand their knowledge of sports and develop a growing sense of adventure.

For information, contact 330-965-0482.

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