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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

New Healthcare Provider CPR class, 9 a.m. Aug. 7 at the School of Nursing, 740 E. State St., Sharon. Fee: $40. CPR Rectification Healthcare Provider, 1:30 p.m., at the School of Nursing, $20 fee. Registration: 724-983-CPR1.

The UPMC Horizon Lactation Center in the Womancare Center in Hermitage will mark World Breastfeeding Week – Aug. 1 through 7 – with activities for new moms who deliver at UPMC Horizon that week, culminating in a breastfeeding tea party from 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 6.

State Rep. Mark Longietti hosts his third annual senior health and education fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at the Shenango Valley Mall, 3303 E. State St., Hermitage.

The fair will feature farmer’s market coupons, free health screenings, 45 exhibitors, door prizes and information on state programs.

The Shenango Valley Mermaids Synchronized Swim team will offer an “introduction to synchronized swimming” clinic at Buhl Farm park pool.

The four-day clinic will be held from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday and Aug. 6, 11 and 13 and is included with admission to open swim.

Interested swimmers must be able to swim the length of the pool.

Info: Jenna Flint-McBrair, 330-856-7982 or e-mail SVMermaids@aol.com

Fallen trees have created an extremely dangerous situation for boaters on French Creek immediately downstream from Wilson Shutes Bridge, Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission announced Thursday morning.

Two separate obstructions have created a “strainer,” allowing water to pass through unimpeded but completely blocking passage for boats of any size.

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