On the lanes | Area bowling news & notes

Mercer County Bowling Hall of Fame: Six bowlers will be inducted into the Mercer County Bowling Hall of Fame on Saturday at Park Inn in West Middlesex, Pa.

The class is made up of: Robert “Bobby J” Johnson, Dave McGranahan Jr., Donald Makepeace, Helene Roberts, Michael Yocum and youth honoree Greg Laird.

Johnson has bowled for 28 years in the Mercer County USBC. He posted a high average of 206, a high game of 300 and high series of 760. McGranahan Jr. has bowled for 29 years in the Mercer USBC — recording a high average of 220, high series of 813 and six 300 games. Makepeace has logged 30 years in the Mercer USBC, with a high average of 228, high series of 822 and a 300 game. Roberts has more than 30 years in the Mercer USBC, as she her high average is 187, high game is 279 and high series is 704. Yocum is a Mercer USBC member of 18 years and has a high average of 227, high game of 300 and high series of 847.

Youngstown-Salem USBC Women’s Bowling Association: The 24th Annual Senior Ladies Tournament will be held on Saturday, April 2 at 2 p.m. and Sunday, April 3 at 11:00 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Boardman Lanes. Division groups are AA (77-up), A (70-76), B (65-69), C (60-64) and D (55-59). Entries are available at bowling centers and must be submitted by March 26.

Staff reports