Pilot identified

Pilot identified

SMITH township

The Ohio State Highway Patrol on Saturday identified the pilot who died in a plane crash here Friday.

The patrol said Robert D. Stuhlmiller, 72, of Alliance, died after his plane, a 2005 Europa, crashed in a field west of state Route 165, south of Fifth Street, at 6:30 p.m. No one else was on board. A state trooper says it appears the plane crashed nose first.

The patrol says Stuhlmiller hadn’t filed a flight plan. The Tri City Airport in Beloit was just a quarter mile away.

Joining the patrol in the investigation are representatives from the Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board.

Closing for day

YOUNGSTOWN

The Mahoning County Veterans Service Commission, located in the Oakhill Renaissance Center, 345 Oak Hill Ave., Suite 100, will be closed Monday for training.

Public meeting

YOUNGSTOWN

The 6th Ward Citizens Coalition will host its first public meeting to enlist participation and public input at 6:15 p.m. July 8 at the Newport Public Library, 3730 Market St. Light refreshments will be provided.

The new organization was created to bring together citizens and local community organizations such as block watches to foster civic engagement, community development and to improve the quality of life in the 6th Ward.