by newsroom — published on July 30th, 2009
The rumors have been running rampant that the Pittsburgh Steelers are interested in signing controversial quarterback Michael Vick as Ben Roethlisberger’s backup, but are they true?
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell reinstated Vick on Monday, with conditions. Free after serving 18 months in prison for running a dogfighting ring, Vick could participate in regular-season games as early as October.
If Signed, he could take part in practice as soon as the camp opens.
by newsroom — published on July 30th, 2009
Ohio law now states drivers must turn on their headlights whenever they use their windshield wipers.
“There was a law, and it stated during unfavorable atmospheric conditions, and it was somewhat left up to the interpretation of the motorist and the officer, so now the law is clear,” Ohio State Highway Patrol Sgt. Bret Henderson said.
The law went into affect at the beginning of the month, but officers are giving drivers a six-month grace period where they won’t give out citations.
“This time frame now is just to get people acclimated to the new law,” Henderson said.
An officer cannot pull you over if you don’t have your headlights on because it’s a secondary violation, meaning there has to be another violation, like speeding, for you to get stopped.
Then you’ll receive a ticket for the headlights which could cost you up to $150, but officials say it’s for your own safety.
“A day like today, for example, it was pretty dark and dreary out here. So it’s gonna increase visibility, and it’s going to help every motorist our there. Anytime you’re more visible on the road, it’s going to reduce traffic crashes,” Henderson said.
Officers will start handing out citations January 1.
by newsroom — published on July 30th, 2009
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1338 annual picnic will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. Aug. 9 in the back hall of the post home on East State Street in Sharon.
Members and immediate family only. Bar open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and reopens at 6 p.m.
by newsroom — published on July 30th, 2009
The Riverside Railroad Train Club, the Mahoning Valley’s only public large scale Garden Railroad Club, will have an open house from 1 to 5 p.m. Aug. 8 and 9 at S.C.O.P.E. Warren Center, 220 W. Market St.
Donation is $3, children younger than age 12 are free with an adult.
Info: 330-399-8846.
by newsroom — published on July 30th, 2009
High school youth are invited to the next Kindness Kampaign meeting from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Rotary Pavilion next to Greenville Recreation Center in Riverside Park.
The upcoming Greenville Mission Project will be planned and organized, along with general discussion on other ideas and projects.
Info: www.kindnesskampaign.org or call John O’Malley, 724-813-4884.
