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Man wakes to gun

AUSTINTOWN

Police said several men entered a home on Woodmere Drive early Wednesday and held a man at gunpoint, demanding “weed and money.”

The victim told police he woke up to a man holding a gun against his left eye. He claimed to know the suspect by voice because they play basketball and video games together. He also reported hearing other men in the home. According to a police report, the suspects took $46, hit him in the face with the gun and fled.

The victim’s sister told police she woke up to a loud noise and called out to her brother. She said she saw three suspects leaving the house.

Apply for homes

YOUNGSTOWN

The YWCA of Youngstown is accepting rental applications for two units in its newest housing program, Liberation Station, at its offices at 25 W. Rayen Ave.

The Kensington Avenue units, four-bedroom and two-bedroom, will be available as early as February. Interested individuals will be placed on a waiting list, officials said.

To be considered, families must be at or below 60 percent of area median income, at risk of being homeless, need handicap accessibility, and have an income. Preference will be given to veterans. Utilities will be the responsibility of tenants.

The U.S. Housing and Urban Development-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing program vouchers and Section 8 tenant-based voucher will be accepted. Each unit includes a security system and energy-efficient appliances and heating system.

Ginter named

COLUMBUS

Ohio House Speaker Clifford A. Rosenberger on Thursday appointed state Rep. Tim Ginter of Salem, R-5th, chairman of the House Community and Family Advancement Committee.

“The Community and Family Advancement Committee deals with many of the critical issues that impact Ohio families,” Ginter, who is serving his second term, said in a news release.