3-D printing milestone

3-D printing milestone

YOUNGSTOWN

Youngstown State University has commercial equipment representing seven methods of 3-D printing, believed to be the first such technological milestone in the eastern United States.

Earlier this spring, by way of a state grant, YSU received a new 3-D printer that provides for an additive manufacturing process known as Sheet Lamination. YSU is the second university in the nation with all seven technologies.

In addition to the commercial printers, YSU has more than 40 desktop 3-D printers supporting educational and research activities, more than $1 million of new related inspection, measurement and 3-D scanning equipment and $500,000 in advanced automation and electronics manufacturing equipment.

Motorcyclist injured

WEST FARMINGTON

A motorcyclist from Southington was seriously injured on Painesville-Warren Road in a collision with a van at 5:25 a.m. Thursday.

James Roberts, 40, of Southington, was flown by helicopter from the scene and taken to University Hospital in Cleveland.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol says Roberts was traveling west on Painesville-Warren Road, also known as Old State Road, when he collided with the back of a van, which also was in the westbound lane but backing up at the time.

The van, driven by Edward Thomas, 69, of Warren, had stopped in the roadway after missing a turn and had begun to back up at the time of the crash.

Thomas was not injured. Alcohol is not believed to be a factor in the accident, and the investigation continues.

Court reports scam

WARREN

The Warren Municipal Court is reporting a scam.

The court sent a news release saying it has not been contacting anyone recently asking for money, information and other things from people. Calls to numbers in other states and locally using the court’s main number have been placed by someone to request money and information, Judge Terry Ivanchak said.

Culvert replacement

WARREN

South Canal Street in Newton Township is closing from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. today for an emergency culvert replacement, the Trumbull County Engineer’s Office announced.

MBA info session

YOUNGSTOWN

Anyone interested in pursuing a master’s degree in business administration is encouraged to attend Youngstown State University’s Williamson College of Business Administration MBA Information Session at 6 p.m. Tuesday. Scholarships between $3,000 and $6,000 will be available.

The session is in Room 3415 of Williamson Hall on the YSU campus.

For information, contact the Williamson MBA Office or call 330-941 3069. There also are several scholarships available for the Williamson MBA.

Trustees to meet

LIBERTY

The township trustees will have a special meeting at 5 p.m. today at the administration building, 1315 Church Hill-Hubbard Road.

Trustees will accept a township employee’s retirement/resignation.

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