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DUI arrest

YOUNGSTOWN

A Youngstown man is set to appear in Youngstown Municipal Court on Tuesday on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs or both. Youngstown police arrested Robert Demings, 44, at 5:45 p.m. Friday after observing a totaled gray Chrysler Sebring on Firnley and West Boston. Police said Demings appeared to be trapped in the vehicle, so they helped him out.

Demings was taken by ambulance to St. Elizabeth Health Center. Witnesses told police his car had been traveling fast northbound on Firnley when it crashed into a tree and flipped over. Later, at the hospital, Demings told police said he’d had several cocktails before the crash.

Seeking nominees

The District 6 Natural Resources Assistance Council, charged with reviewing and scoring local conservation projects for state funding, needs nominations for five seats on the council. The position will be for a three-year term beginning Oct. 1 and ending Sept. 30, 2017.

Nominees must fit certain state-designated criteria. A nomination form, which explains the criteria, is available online at www.pwc.state.oh.us/documents/nracnominationform.pdf.

The deadline for submitting an application and resume is 4 p.m. Sept. 24.

For information, contact Tim Yova, director of comprehensive planning, at 330-779-3800.

Braceville house fire

BRACEVILLE

A ranch home in Braceville caught fire about 12:40 p.m. Saturday. Braceville Fire Department arrived at the McConnell East Road home minutes after the call was made. All people in the home were evacuated at 12:42 p.m. According to a report, the fire was under control by 1:13 p.m.