METRO DIGEST || Storm leaves power outages

Power outages

YOUNGSTOWN

A thunderstorm left about 1,100 customers in the Youngstown Area without power as of 11:30 p.m. Wednesday. A FirstEnergy representative said crews would work through the night, and estimated power would be restored by 7:30 a.m. today. The storm hit about 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, causing damage primarily on Youngstown’s South Side. City police and fire officials redirected traffic due to fallen trees, flooding and darkened traffic lights.

Motorcyclist killed

BROOKFIELD

The Ohio State Highway Patrol says weather was a factor in a motorcycle crash that killed a Niles man Wednesday, the Vindicator’s broadcast partner 21 WFMJ-TV reports. Daniel Stevens, 49, died after losing control of his motorcycle at 9 p.m. on Sodom Hutchings Road. Police said both Stevens and his 12-year-old son were ejected from the motorcycle. The boy, who was wearing a helmet, was transported to St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital for nonlife-threatening injuries.

Fire damages home

YOUNGSTOWN

A fire Wednesday morning at a 177 Wychwood Lane home caused $5,000 in damage. Crews were called at about 1:40 a.m. to the home and had to force open the front door and put out a fire in the living room, reports said. The fire started on the first floor and was contained there.

Fire at vacant house

YOUNGSTOWN

Fire reports said a vacant 408 Canton St. house burned to the ground Wednesday morning. Crews were called at about 1:50 a.m. by a neighbor who said the home next to his was on fire. When firefighters arrived, the flames were so intense they used a ladder truck to protect neighboring homes while other firefighters worked to put out the blaze. Two homes sustained heat and smoke damage. Loss is listed at $5,200.

Discussion planned

YOUNGSTOWN

The Buckeye Review will host a discussion from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Mount Gilead Baptist Church, 2831 Hillman St. Panelists will include Mahoning County Sheriff Jerry Greene, Youngstown Police Chief Robin Lees and Guy Burney of the Community Initiative to Reduce Violence.

Board will meet

YOUNGSTOWN

Mahoning County Law Library Resources Board will have a special meeting to consider the employment of a public employee at 2 p.m. today at the office of the Mahoning County Bar Association, 114 E. Front St.