Star War Reads Day

Star War Reads Day

POLAND

The Poland public library, 311 S. Main St., is planning a celebration of galactic proportions for Star Wars Reads Day from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday.

Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader will be on hand, and those arriving in costume could win a prize.

The event will also feature crafts, games, food and a “Talk Like Yoda” contest.

The library will join more than 2,000 libraries and bookstores across North America in this celebration.

Powell arraigned

WARREN

Heidi Powell, 33, of Niles, the former Niles income tax investigator indicted on one felony count of theft in office and accused of taking $731 from her job, was arraigned Wednesday in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court.

Judge W. Watt McKay allowed her to remain free on bond but under one additional condition: She can’t work with cash.

Powell resigned from the Niles job late last month, apologizing to Niles Mayor Ralph Infante for her “stupid and selfish actions” and the embarrassment she has caused Infante and “the entire city.”

Infante said he is about to implement new personnel practices in the city to avoid similar thefts in the future.

Call-center hours

COLUMBUS

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ Division of Wildlife call center at 800-945-3543 will be available with extended hours during the antlerless deer muzzleloader season Saturday and Sunday.

The call center will be available from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. The center is available to answer questions about the game-check process and the antlerless deer muzzleloader season during these times.

$10K grant to upstream program

AUSTINTOWN

D&E Counseling Center, 142 Javit Court, has received a grant of $10,000 for its UPSTREAM Plus program from The Kennedy Family Fund, a component fund of The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley.

UPSTREAM Plus is a literacy and social/emotional/behavioral development program for children in kindergarten through second grade in Youngstown City Schools and their parents.

The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley is operated for charitable, educational and scientific purposes which effectively assist and promote the well-being of residents of Mahoning and Trumbull counties.

Food-event planned

YOUNGSTOWN

The Taste of Comfort event will take place at Lanterman’s Mill from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $5. The event is presented by contributors to the “Recipes of Youngstown” cookbook. Samples of comfort food will be available as well as a basket raffle. All proceeds will benefit the preservation of Lanterman’s Mill.

Flu shot clinic

STRUTHERS

AMVETS Post 44, 305 Elm St., is offering a flu shot clinic from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday for veterans and the general public. Participants should bring proof of insurance. For information, call 330-755-3333.