21 WFMJ  archives / Jan. 14, 1942 / In the early days of World War II, nationwide and statewide appeals were being planned to collect scrap metal to feed the Mahoning Valley’s steel industry. This 500-ton scrap mountain at Holub Iron and Steel Co. in Youngstown looked impressive 74 years ago, but it would feed only 10 hungry furnaces for a day.

January 15

 

2001: Youngstown State University President David Sweet says he will meet with faculty to develop a new policy that more clearly defines how the university handles plagiarism allegations. 

Statistics show that in 1998, 1,277 babies were born to young mothers ages 10 to 19 in the Mahoning and Shenango valleys, a decrease of almost 14 percent over a five-year period. 

Four days of workshops for students, teachers, and parents at Newton Falls schools address abuse and bullying. 

 

1986: Trumbull County is going without liability insurance after premiums skyrocketed from $30,000 a year to $564,500 after court rulings removed sovereign immunity as a defense for some government bodies. 

Union employees of Sharon Steel Corp. voted 1,311 to 574 to accept an eight-month concessionary contract that includes the loss of three paid holidays and some overtime pay.

Youngstown State University must decide within two months on proposals from two developers to convert the historic Pollock House into a university inn. 

 

1976: Dissatisfaction with the city's efficiency at snow removal leads several Youngstown councilmen to suggest a revision of policies and procedures at the street department. 

William Paine, a state highway worker, saves the life of Walter L. Wilfong, 18, after Wilfong's car struck a guardrail on I-680 and burst into flames. Wilfong's face and hands were burned before Paine pulled him to safety. 

Youngstown receives a $1.2 million Economic Development grant to finance realignment of utilities at the far east end of the business district to accommodate light industrial use. 

 

1951: Some of the most hazardous conditions of the winter hit the Youngstown district, covering roads with a sheet of ice. Liberty schools are closed, and at least six people received hospital treatment for injuries from falls.

Joe Yosay rolls a 689 set, including a 265 game, to lead Modarelli Jewelers to a 3-1 victory over Yaltech in The Vindicator's All-Star Bowling League.