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Motorcycle exhibit

WARREN

The National Packard Museum’s 17th annual Antique Motorcycle Exhibit, “British Invasion,” opens Saturday and runs through May 27.

This year’s exhibit highlights the redefining role British motorcycles have played in motorcycle history, particularly American motorcycle history.

The museum, 1899 Mahoning Ave. NW, is open Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m.

For information, visit www.packardmuseum.org, visit the museum’s Facebook page, or call 330-394-1899.

Court hears update on animal abuser

WARREN

Salvador Rendon, 61, convicted of cruelty to animals for having sex with his daughter’s dogs and inspiring the city to pass a law against it, appeared in court Tuesday.

According to Coleman Professional Services, Rendon has done “excellent” in his treatment program through the agency. He also has paid all of his court costs and fine, according to Warren Municipal Court documents.

Judge Thomas Gysegem ordered that Rendon appear for another hearing April 4 for another update.

Rendon spent 30 days in the Trumbull County jail and was placed on five years’ probation after being convicted. One of the terms of his probation is that he have no contact with animals.

Warren passed a bestiality ordinance in June, the first such law in Ohio, after Rendon’s crimes came to light.

Gift to dental school

COLUMBUS

The Dr. Dominic and Helen Bitonte Family Foundation gave $2 million to The Ohio State University College of Dentistry to support the partial replacement of the college’s 65-year-old building, Postle Hall. The donation is the lead gift toward the project.

Dominic Bitonte was a 1947 graduate of the College of Dentistry. He and his wife, Helen, had started making arrangements for a significant gift to the college before they died in 2014 and 2015, respectively. Their gesture demonstrates their lifelong commitment to educating dental professionals, the university said.

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