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Niles teen shot

NILES

A teenager faces a felonious-assault charge after police say he shot his brother Saturday afternoon at a Niles home. A 16-year-old boy is in the Trumbull County Juvenile Justice Center. Police received a call just after 1:30 p.m. to respond to the home on the 400 block of West Park Avenue. The victim, believed to be the brother of the shooter, is in the hospital. The victim also is a teenager, police said.

Getting help with SSI

YOUNGSTOWN

Representatives from Social Security will be available to answer the numerous questions about Social Security from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at the Dorothy Day House, 620 Belmont Ave. The roundtable program will discuss possible benefits, SSI, issues concerning parents and children, as well as any other concerns. For information, call 330-301-8698.

Crime-watch meeting

NORTH LIMA

The Beaver Police Department will host its next crime-watch meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Shepherd of the Valley (main building), 9111 Sharrott Road (corner of Western Reserve Road). Officer Chris Albert and his police dog partner, Hero, will be the guests.

Candidate at church

YOUNGSTOWN

Mount Gilead Baptist Church, 2821 Hillman St., will feature Sarah Brown-Clark, incumbent Youngstown clerk of courts, who is running for re-election, from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday.

Mathews band night

VIENNA

Mathews Music Boosters and the Mathews Marching Mustangs will host an array of marching styles performed by area bands at the annual Mathews band night at 7 p.m. Saturday at Booster Field, 4095 Sheridan Drive, off state Route 193. Performing bands will be Windham, Chalker, Brookfield, Struthers and Mathews. Tickets at the door are $5 for adults, $3.50 for senior citizens, and free for kids under 5. For information, contact Hailey Baker at 330-394-1138.

Art class at farm

MERCER, PA.

People who want to explore their creative, artistic side through painting can attend a class from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 28 at Munnell Run Farm, 753 Greenville Road. Guest artist is Brandon Cowie, owner of Outland Studios. He has an art degree from Edinboro University. The project will be daisies in a jar. Visit the webpage at munnellrunfarm.org to see the example. All materials are provided. Cost is $30. Pre-register and pre-pay by Thursday by calling 724-662- 2242. Make checks payable to Munnell Run Farm, 24 Avalon Court, Suite 300, Mercer 16137.

Sunday library hours

YOUNGSTOWN

Beginning Sept. 10, five libraries in the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County system will open on Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. The fall and winter hours run through May 20, 2018. For the first year, Newport Library, 3730 Market St., will join Austintown, Boardman, Canfield and Poland branches in offering Sunday hours.