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Charged in attack

BOARDMAN

A township man faces multiple felony charges after he purportedly started an altercation involving a knife at a Hillman Way apartment.

Perry Marlowe, 57, is charged with four counts of felonious assault, and misdemeanor counts of domestic violence and obstructing official business.

The charges stem from an incident late Wednesday in which Marlowe purportedly threatened and attempted to stab four people at the apartment complex.

The obstructing-official-business charge is because, according to police, Marlowe did not comply with the officers who transported him to the hospital and to the Mahoning County jail.

Four-way stop

STRUTHERS

For safety reasons, officials have temporarily turned the intersection of Wetmore Drive and Center Street into a four-way stop after a crash Wednesday in which a vehicle ran into a utility pole, a street department official said.

Jim Vespasian, a street- department employee, said it could be several weeks before the city repairs the damage and removes the stop signs. Vespasian noted the intersection seems to be particularly dangerous. A few years ago, in response to collisions, the street department installed a stop light at the intersection where a two-way stop had existed, Vespasian said.

Bridge closing

YOUNGSTOWN

The Crescent Street Bridge will be closed from 8 a.m. to about 4 p.m. today so the structure can be inspected.

Mural unveiling

YOUNGSTOWN

YSUScape and Suzie’s Dogs and Drafts will unveil a chalk mural on the back of the restaurant, 32 N. Phelps St., at 5 p.m. today. YSUScape is a student association at YSU dedicated to revitalizing and beautifying the city.

‘BethelFest’ planned

YOUNGSTOWN

Bethel Church of God in Christ, 3147 Glenwood Ave., will host a community fun day, “BethelFest,” from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday. The event will feature live gospel music and free food, games and refreshments.

Sunset at farm

YOUNGSTOWN

Mill Creek MetroParks will host the annual Sunset at the MetroParks Farm from 4:30 p.m. to sunset Saturday.

The event, which will take place rain or shine, is free. It will feature folk music, marshmallows over the campfire, the chance to explore animal barns and a corn maze, homemade cider and apple butter, old-time games, hayrides and more.

Activities such as pony rides and face-painting, and refreshments are available for a small fee.

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