METRO DIGEST || Saved by 3 doses of Narcan

Saved by Narcan

YOUNGSTOWN

Quick response by city police to a 911 call at about 8:30 p.m. Wednesday reporting that a car had run off Poland Avenue near Indianola Avenue likely saved the life of the unconscious driver who had overdosed on heroin.

It took all three of the Narcan doses police had available to revive the man, said Detective Sgt. Sharon Cole.

Narcan is a prescription medicine that blocks the effects of opioids and reverses an overdose. After the man was revived, he was taken by ambulance to a hospital for treatment, Cole said. He will be cited for operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.

“Thank God someone saw him. The police got here quickly and got him out of the car and administered the Narcan. They saved him. He was out. They did their job very well,” an observer said.

Wheelchair softball

YOUNGSTOWN

The Adaptive Sports Program of Ohio offers wheelchair softball at the Covelli Centre parking lot, 229 E. Front St., from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays this month. The program is open to anyone with a primary physical disability. It is not restricted to those who use wheelchairs. There is no charge, and equipment will be provided. The program begins Tuesday. Interested parties can contact Cara Hahn at 330-207-9138.

Farm technology

NORTH JACKSON

Learn more about incorporating energy technology on farms, and delve into the cost and benefits it may produce from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Ward Campbell Farm, 11440 Palmyra Road.

Speakers Eric Romich and Clif Little from the Ohio State University Extension Service will focus on topics such as solar and wind technology, along with current practices in energy efficiency, costs and arm-management plans, and will show how technology can be beneficial to both small and large farms.

Lunch will be provided. Registration is $5 per person; call the extension’s Mahoning County office at 330-533-5538.

Free school supplies

YOUNGSTOWN

St. Vincent De Paul Society will host a school-supplies distribution Aug. 12, from 1 to 4 p.m., or while supplies last, at the society at 208 W. Front Street, downtown.

The child must be present. Photo ID is required, and participants must be residents of Mahoning County.

The society needs volunteers to donate these items for the giveaway: backpacks, crayons, markers, colored pencils, pencils, glue, zippered pencil bags, crayon boxes, glue sticks, pens (blue, black, red), folders with pockets (3 prong and regular), spiral notebooks (wide and college-ruled), composition notebooks, pink erasers, scissors (regular and safety) and highlighters.

People can drop off items from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at the society building or call 330-333-3601 to arrange another time and date.

Annexation discussion

NEWTON FALLS

Newton Township trustees have scheduled a special meeting for 2 p.m. today at the administration building to discuss the proposed annexation of township property by Newton Falls Village.

Council meetings

LORDSTOWN

Village council will have a work session at 6 p.m. today at village hall to discuss filling a vacant council seat. Council members will immediately adjourn to executive session to discuss the applicants. Council’s Streets and Sidewalks, Parks, Buildings and Grounds Committee will meet at 5:45 p.m.