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Shaker plans to run for judge
NILES -- Niles Municipal Court Judge Thomas W. Townley said he is retiring at the end of 2017 and a local attorney announced plans to run in the May primary for his seat.
In a news release, Christopher J. Shaker, 58, of Niles, announced plans to file nominating petitions Jan. 3 with the Trumbull County Board of Elections.
The primary is May 2 and the term starts Jan. 1, 2018.
Shaker has been practicing law since 1983, and has worked with the county prosecutor's office, school boards in McDonald and Weathersfield, is a former president of the Trumbull County Bar Association and is acting judge in Niles Municipal Court, according to the release.
TCAP to host family night
WARREN -- The TCAP Head Start program will host a family fun night 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Jan. 12 in the Warren West Community Health Center gymnasium, 716 Tod Ave. SW.
The event, "From Pennies to Dollars," is open to only Head Start families and will promote personal finance and math development opportunities for both children and adults.
The event will include dinner, prizes and entertainment, including Daniel Jay, the "family ventriloquist."
Two 20-minute sessions from experts on budgeting and saving will be provided in addition to more than 30 raffle prizes.
The first 10 families to attend will receive a free piggy bank.
The Niles Times