Break in gas line

Break in gas line

CAMPBELL

The Campbell Fire Department was called to the scene of what police called a “major gas-line break” Sunday, reported Vindicator News Partner 21 WFMJ-TV.

Police evacuated one apartment complex near the break.

Shortly after 10 a.m., police were called to Jackson and Jean streets for a car accident.

Campbell police say a resident of the apartment complex at 136 Jean St. collided with another vehicle. Police say her foot then became stuck on the gas pedal, and the car careened into the building.

The car broke a gas meter on the building.

About 10:30 a.m., Campbell firefighters called in Struthers, Lowellville and Coitsville fire departments for assistance in controlling the leak. Dominion East Ohio shut off the gas service to the surrounding area.

Ohio Edison also temporarily shut off power to about 20 residences in the immediate area.

Police closed both Jackson and Jean streets as they worked to contain the leak.

The driver was cited for failure to control and driving without a license, WFMJ reported.

3,000 students to vie in English Festival

YOUNGSTOWN

Youngstown State University’s English Festival will celebrate its 37th year this week

Over nearly four decades, middle and high school students attending the annual event have read nearly 750,000 books. In addition, more than 300,000 books have been given to students as prizes for various festival competitions. And, in an initiative started just three years ago, the festival has collected and donated nearly 7,000 books.

More than 3,000 middle-school and high-school students will attend this year’s festival Wednesday, Thursday and Friday in Kilcawley Center.

Tire recycling

YOUNGSTOWN

Green Youngstown is sponsoring a tire recycling drive from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. May 2 at the Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St.

Participants can bring passenger and some commercial-sized tires with or without rims. Some fees may apply. The event is being funded by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.

For information or to register, call 330-744-7526, email recycle@cityofyoungstownoh.com or visit cityofyoungstownoh.com/green.