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100 years ago in 1924:
Old Grandpa groundhog, the much-maligned, much-believed old prognosticator of the coming or delay of sweet springtime was out ranting around all over Warren and most of Ohio.
He took a cautious peep from his hole, saw a dull cloudy day and then gingerly stepped out and furtively looked to his southeast. There he saw no shadow and from that minute on his good spirits were evident.
By noon he was so cheerful he was cavorting about Warren having come in from his country home. He played around with the traffic cops downtown and called on the Tribune.
Now there was no sun and no shadow Mr. Groundhog could stay out and spring was to come right away instead of waiting six weeks before entering this section.
50 years ago in 1974:
LaBrae High School's Distributive Education Clubs of America chapter was busy with projects to promote DECA and vocational education in Trumbull County. Its latest undertaking was a full 24-section billboard on state Route 5 about one-half mile west of the West Market Street exit of the Warren bypass.
The billboard project had been accomplished with the help of the Naegele Outdoor Sign Co. The printed message read: "Developing Future Leaders For Marketing And Distribution." Bold, black letters contrasted with the bright pink background on the sign.
LaBrae DECA chapter purchased the large poster from the National DECA headquarters and Neagele donated the space and labor. Other LaBrae DECA projects included radio shows, television programs, a parade float and involvement in many community activities. The LaBrae DECA members gave talks to Warren Metro and Warren Jaycees, and also engagements to speak at meetings of the Warren Exchange Club, Lions Club and Kiwanis Club.
25 years ago in 1999:
Austintown residents had their own "Super Sunday" kickoff as the Austintown Community Fitness Center officially opened.
The newest addition to the Fitch High School campus, the 15,000-square-foot building was within walking distance of the high school and included lockers, weight rooms, conference rooms and space for wrestling practice.
"They call it 'Super Sunday' and it truly is that for Austintown," said then-township fiscal officer Michael Kurish.
And while the center had no school grounds, residents also could use the multi-purpose room and belong to a fitness club, according to Austintown officials.
Annual membership fees for seniors and students was $30, $60 for individuals, $120 for families and $360 for nonresidents. Personal training and athletic training classes were taught by a local coach and the gym manager.
10 years ago in 2014:
Allegiant Air was not expecting predicted snow and ice to trigger a repeat of the previous week's incident that left many stranded in Punta Gorda, Florida.
Despite expected low temperatures and freezing conditions, an Allegiant Air public relations specialist said scheduled flights at Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport bound for Daytona Beach and Punta Gorda would fly as planned.
"We are aware of the expected weather this weekend, but there are no currently expected delays, cancellations or planned rescheduled flights," the Allegiant representative said.
Changes were to be communicated through the company's travel alert system, available on the company's website main page under "flight status" where any delays occurring would result in contacting passengers by phone call or email to let them know how long the delay was.
Compiled from the archives of the Tribune Chronicle by Emily Earnhart.