Endorsements

Endorsements

YOUNGSTOWN

The Youngstown Warren Black Caucus endorsed candidates for city council seats in Youngstown and Warren in the May 5 Democratic primary. Endorsed in Youngstown:

1st Ward: Mike Write; 2nd Ward: T.J. Rodgers; 3rd Ward: Nate Pinkard; 4th Ward: Mike Ray; 5th Ward: Cynthia McWilson; 6th Ward: Anita Davis; 7th Ward: John Vivo.

Except for the 5th Ward, the caucus is backing all the candidates endorsed last week by the Mahoning County Democratic Party.

In Warren, the caucus endorsed Mayor William “Doug” Franklin, who is running unopposed in the primary, along with Sheila Calko in the 4th Ward, and Helen Rucker, Eddie Colbert and Christina Anderson for the three available council-at-large seats.

Fire’s cause probed

SALEM

The state fire marshal’s office is investigating the cause of a fire early Tuesday at a city apartment complex in which a woman and a cat died.

Firefighters arrived at 849 E. Third St. at 10:32 a.m., and cleared the scene in the afternoon.

Two people were taken to the hospital suffering from smoke inhalation. A firefighter also went to the hospital for chest pains.

The damage to the property, owned by McClung Rental Properties, is about $15,000, fire officials said.

Baby released

CAMPBELL

Akron Children’s Hospital on Tuesday released to her mother a 2-month-old girl who suffered first- and second-degree burns, police said.

The infant was burned Friday evening due to immersion in bath water at a home on 12th Street, according to a police report.

The mother stated to police the infant began screaming when she attempted to put the child in the bathtub, and she realized the water temperature was causing the child pain. At that point, the mother immediately took her out of the tub.

Police and Mahoning County Children Services visited the home Wednesday as part of an investigation. No charges have been filed.

Day of prayer

World Day of Prayer will be observed Friday at three Mahoning Valley locations.

The event is a worldwide ecumenical movement of Christian women. This year, the women of the World Day of Prayer committee of the Bahamas created the program. Observances are planned as follows:

11 a.m., St. James Church, 50 Rosemont, North Jackson. Call Kathy Keener at 330-538-3168 for information.

11:30 a.m., prayer luncheon at Canfield Presbyterian Church, 140 W. Main St., Canfield. Call Lisa Velker at the church, 330-533-5509.

2 p.m., Park Vista chapel, 1216 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, sponsored by Church Women United.

YWCA fundraiser

YOUNGSTOWN

The YWCA of Youngstown’s inaugural Dance-a-thon fundraiser will take place from 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday at 25 W. Rayen Ave. Teams will dance to benefit YWCA programs for women and families in the community. Entry fee is $8. To register, call 330-746-6361, ext. 112.

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