Panic in Boardman

Panic in Boardman

BOARDMAN

A township man is charged with inducing panic after he reportedly fired gunshots in his neighborhood.

Police responded to Shadyside Drive near Clifton and Beechwood drives Wednesday for multiple reports of gunfire, where a witness reported an ongoing problem with Brandon Sitzenstock, 23, running outside and firing rounds in the air.

Sitzenstock was arrested on the misdemeanor charge after he reportedly admitted to police that he “popped a few rounds off” because he was “angry about being kicked out of his motorcycle club.”

Sitzenstock also is charged with possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. He was released on a court summons.

Free summer meals for Youngstown kids

YOUNGSTOWN

Youngstown Department of Parks and Recreation is participating in the Summer Food Service Program.

Free meals will be provided to all eligible children. Children must meet the income guidelines for reduced-price meals in the National School Lunch Program.

Children who are part of households that receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, or Temporary Assistance to Needy Families are automatically eligible.

Breakfast will be served at 10 a.m. and lunch at 1 p.m. from June 17 through Aug. 12 at: Crandall Park, 400 Redondo Road; Lynn Park, 140 Lynn Ave.; Glenwood Park, 2538 Glenwood Ave.; Homestead Park, 829 E. Dewey Ave.; MVSD, 180 N. Dunlap Ave.; John White Park, 2300 Kimmel Ave.; Wick Park, 260 Park Ave.; Arlington Heights Recreation Center, 903 Otis St.; and Cardinal Mooney High School, 2545 Erie St.

Nepal quake relief

YOUNGSTOWN

The American Red Cross is committing an initial $1 million to the Nepal relief operation where hundreds of thousands of families are in dire need after last weekend’s earthquake.

The extent of the destruction is unknown, but officials say the earthquake has killed thousands and injured thousands more, with countless families living out in the open, having either lost their homes or being fearful of going home because of aftershocks.

Locally, the American Red Cross Lake to River Chapter is accepting monetary donations, 100 percent of which is earmarked for relief efforts in Nepal, said Karen Conklin, Lake to River executive director. For information on donating, call the Lake to River Chapter at 330-392-2551.

Survivors walk

WARREN

The eighth annual Survivors of Suicide Awareness Walk in memory of loved ones who have died by suicide will be from 2 to 4 p.m. May 16 at Trumbull County Courthouse gazebo, Courthouse Square.

Families, friends and the public are invited to attend and urged to bring photos or signs to highlight the loss of loved ones to suicide.

The event is sponsored by Help Hotline Crisis Center Inc., Survivors of Suicide of Mahoning and Columbiana Counties, and Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide. For information, call Help Hotline at 1-800-427-3606.

Day of prayer

YOUNGSTOWN

National Day of Prayer will be observed from noon to 1:15 p.m. May 7 in central square downtown. For information, contact Linda Daniels at 330-799-1713 or by e-mail to linprayer@att.net.

Male chorus event

CAMPBELL

The male chorus of Shiloh Baptist Church, 238 Bright Ave., will celebrate its annual male chorus musical at 4 p.m. Sunday. The Community African Methodist Episcopal Church Male Chorus of Cleveland and Valley male choirs will participate.