21 WFMJ archives / May 13, 1981 | Youngstown State University President John J. Coffelt presented ROTC cadets with scholarships 44 years ago. From left, Ben P. Meredith,  Thomas E. Conrecode, Steven B. Peloza, Emmett C. Shaffer, Mike J. Dundon, and Scott W. Gearhart.

May 14

 2000: Members of the United Auto Workers Union, including thousands in the Mahoning Valley, will have Election Day off as a paid holiday under a new contract, and Republicans are unhappy. Dave Johnson, chairman of the Columbiana County Republican Party, says, "I think it's an example of labor unions making a concerted effort to affect the outcome of elections." 

Four Theresa Burke School of Irish Dance students -- Brendan Trewella, Jessica Crogan, Caitlin, and Patrick Murphy -- qualify for the World Championships of Irish Dancing in Belfast, Ireland. 

Samanth Bugansky, Michelle Boucher, and Tara Pregibon, seventh graders at Edison Junior High in Niles, won the Ohio History Day competition in their age group with a project on the 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire and will compete in Washington, D.C. 

 

1985: The Lordstown Board of Education extends Superintendent James Hall's contract for three years with no change in his $43,000 salary, an indication of the district's financial problems. 

Sharon Steel Corp. says that unless its creditors agree to an exchange of securities, the company may have to file for bankruptcy under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Act. The company has $199 million in bank debt. 

U.S. District Judge Thomas Lambros says he'll meet with Youngstown officials to discuss his 1976 court order, but says the order is clear in allowing the city to hire and promote in the department as long as it is done in a constitutional, nondiscriminatory way. 

 

1975:  A survey by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency shows that drinking water in Fremont, Ohio, has the highest level of chloroform of 83 Midwest towns tested. Warren is the 10th highest. 

William G. Mittler, advertising manager of The Vindicator, is elected a director of First Federal Savings and Loan Association. 

A strike by guards and other employees at Lucasville penitentiary spreads to the Marion Correctional Institution. 

 

1950: A replica of the Liberty Bell is coming to Youngstown as part of the Savings Bond drive. 

Flames from the exploding gasoline tank of a car parked in Market Street Alley threaten the K of C Building for 30 minutes until firemen bring the blaze under control. 

Jack Sulligan is elected president of the Mahoning County Democratic Central Committee. Atty. Theodore Macejko of Struthers succeeds John C. Cox as secretary.