Explore history of industry in Salem

August 7, 2011 at 12:00a.m.

SALEM

The city’s rich industrial history is now on display at Salem Historical Society Museum, 208 S. Broadway Ave. The seasonal exhibit, titled “Made In Salem, Ohio — 1840-1956,” features companies, many no longer operating, that contributed to the city’s growth.

These include Silver Manufacturing, Smith Creamery, Jessup Pattern Works, Wirsching Organ Co., Salem Tire, Eljer/National Sanitary, Victor Stove Co. and many others.

Anyone employed by the companies is invited to sign the register indicating their years of employment. The museum is open from 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays. The exhibit will run through the end of October.

Pumping reminders

Youngstown

The Mahoning County District Board of Health will begin mailing pumping reminders to 1,222 Beaver Township residences with septic systems that have not been pumped in the last three years.

“There is no law that requires homeowners to get their septic tanks pumped,” said Matthew Stefanak, health commissioner of the General Health District in Mahoning County. “But reminding homeowners to get their septic systems serviced regularly can save them thousands of dollars in repair costs,” he said.

Police academy

WARREN

Applications are being accepted for Warren Police Department Citizens Police Academy training to begin in September.

The academy will provide community members with an inside look at law enforcement.

The six-week course is designed to improve communication between police officers and residents, neighborhoods and businesses.

Applications can be picked up at the police department, 141 South St., or at the Warren Weed and Seed office, 760 Main St. SE, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays.

Scrap-tire pickup

HOWLAND

The township will conduct a scrap-tire collection at the curbside for township residents. Up to eight passenger tires with no rims may be left at the curbside before 8 a.m. Saturday. No truck tires will be accepted.

The collection is made possible through a grant from Geauga-Trumbull Solid Waste Management District. For more information, call 330-856-4037.