Zoning change

Zoning change

AUSTINTOWN

The Mahoning County Planning Commission approved a request to rezone 1,019 parcels on the southern end of the Wickliffe area in Austintown from multifamily and business zones to single-family zoning.

Darren Crivelli, Austintown Township zoning inspector, said the zoning department has been working on these changes for years in an attempt to keep the residential area family-friendly.

The request will just ensure future development in the area will include only single-family homes – existing dwellings will remain unaffected, he said. A list of the rezoned parcels can be found at the zoning office, 90 Westchester Drive.

Case bound over

GIRARD

A case in which a man is reported by police to have severely beat his ex-girlfriend has been bound over to Trumbull County grand jury. Johnny King, 40, of Canton appeared Wednesday in Girard Municipal Court on charges of domestic violence, kidnapping, felonious assault and burglary, all of which are felonies. A judge set his bond at 10 percent of $500,000 or $50,000. If he makes bond, he is under house arrest. If he doesn’t, he will remain in the county jail.

Officers responded about 2 a.m. last Thursday to a Holly Drive apartment. Police reported hearing a woman screaming and seeing King grab her near her neck.

Home invasion

YOUNGSTOWN

Reports said two men tried to force their way into a home in the 3200 block of Powers Way about 10:55 p.m. Tuesday.

An officer on patrol was flagged down by a woman who said she answered a knock on her door and two men outside demanded money and tried to force their way inside. Reports said a man inside the home was awakened and chased the two men.

The man told police he heard a gunshot as he followed but lost sight of the men.

Healthy Kids Day

BOARDMAN

A YMCA Healthy Kids Day will be offered from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Davis YMCA, 45 McClurg Road. The event is free and will feature outdoor and indoor activities to promote health and fitness for children and families.

There will be Bounce-A-Round, live music, face painting, prize drawings, vendors, Y program information and demonstrations and healthful snacks.

At 1 p.m., there will be a dedication of a new Davis Outdoor Recreation Center Kids Fun Run and a sponsorship presentation by Sweeney Chevrolet Buick GMC of Boardman. A shuttle bus will run between the Davis facility and the Youngstown YMCA, 17 N. Champion St.

Summit planned

YOUNGSTOWN

A crime and safety summit is planned from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Andrewes African Methodist Episcopal Church, 521 W. Earle Ave. The 6th Ward Citizens Coalition is presenting the event for civic leaders and community organizers. It is sponsored by the Wean Foundation Neighborhood Success and Leadership Grant.

There will be representatives from the FBI, U.S. Department of Justice, Youngstown Police Department, Mahoning County Sheriff’s Department, Youngstown city council and law director’s office, Community Initiative to Reduce Violence, local ministers and block watch leaders. Breakfast will be served. The event is free. Call Dario Hunter at 330-423-4236 for information.

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