Trumbull Dems panel to pick Hubbard mayor
Trumbull Dems panel to pick Hubbard mayor
HUBBARD — The Trumbull County Democratic Party Central Committee will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday in Hubbard City Council chambers to fill the position of Hubbard mayor.
Mayor Art Magee resigned effective Dec. 12 because of health problems.
Christ Michelakis, Trumbull County Democratic Party chairman, said the 11 precinct committee members from Hubbard get to vote on the position. Michelakis said he’s aware of four people interested in the job, including George Praznik, a former Hubbard mayor.
Magee’s term expires at the end of 2011.
The central committee will also meet Jan. 5 to recommend an appointment to the Trumbull County Board of Elections. Michelakis’ term on the elections board expires March 1, and Michelakis is seeking to return to the board, he said.
Michelakis filled the last two years of the unexpired term of Barbara Katzenberger.
Steel-museum change
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Historical Center for Industry and Labor on Wood Street, better known as the steel museum, will be closed Friday through Jan. 10. The center will open Jan. 11 under the management of Youngstown State University.
YSU is taking over the museum Friday and be responsible for the daily operation of the facility, which opened in 1990. That includes establishing admission fees, deciding whether to have a gift shop and scheduling programming.
The Ohio Historical Society will retain ownership and be responsible for capital- improvement projects at the facility.
Volunteers needed
CANFIELD — The American Cancer Society is looking for volunteers to help plan and organize the Polar Bear Jump.
The date and location for the event have not been confirmed. It most likely be will on a Saturday afternoon sometime between January and March at a frozen lake or pond in Mahoning County.
The Polar Bear Jump gives people of all ages the opportunity to jump into the water of a frozen lake or pond — for a good cause, of course. Some of the ice is cut away and removed for participants to take part. They are asked to raise at least $25 each. Proceeds will be used in the fight against cancer.
To get involved, contact La Dawn Whitman, income- development coordinator of the American Cancer Society, toll free at (888) 227-6446, ext. 2204, or e-mail her at ladawn.whitman@cancer.org.
Trumbull calendar
WARREN — Trumbull County Tourism Bureau, 321 Mahoning Ave. N.W., has compiled a calendar of events available in Trumbull County for January through June.
Calendars can be picked up at the tourism office, or they can be requested by e-mail at Info@ExploreTrumbullCounty.com, or by phone at (330) 675-3081.
Wellness programs set
GREENVILLE, Pa. — Beginning in January, UPMC Horizon Wellness Center, 26 Conneaut Lake Road, will offer three programs to help those interested in quitting smoking, developing healthful eating habits and losing weight.
A five-week smoking-cessation class will begin Jan. 5 and will be from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Cost is $27. A lifestyle-balance class will begin Jan. 6 and will be from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays for 12 weeks. Cost is $36 for members and $50 for nonmembers.
Vocal-hall voting open
SHARON, Pa. — Voting is open for induction into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame’s class of 2008 and 2009. Members of the public can cast ballots by going to vocalgroup.org and clicking on the Vote button.
The deadline to vote is Jan. 15.
The winners will be announced around Valentine’s Day, said Bob Crosby, president of the VGHF. The date and location of the induction ceremony has not yet been determined, he said.
Ninety-five nominees are on the budget in five categories: the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s and Duo.
Voters must select two nominees from each category.