Your Morning Matters: Tale of the tape
Good morning and welcome to your Morning Matters.
It's Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020, and on this date 90 years ago, 3M began marketing Scotch transparent tape.
That has led to a 9-decades-old household chant, "Has anyone seen the Scotch tape?" and it's cousin, "Why can't you put the Scotch tape back where you found it?" as well as this chestnut, "You use up all the Scotch tape — on purpose!"
Seriously, in my house, finding tape and scissors is waaaaay too complicated. For some reason, probably because they don't run out, finding scissors has become easier over time as I've started to put a pair in every room of the house: Bedrooms, bathrooms, the garage, etc. But tape? I know we buy it. I know it's in the house somewhere. Your guess is as good as mine.
We used to have the same problem with greeting cards, mini screwdriver sets and batteries. But during her furlough, my wife created a spot in a living room hutch for them. I know what you are thinking: "Why don't you just put scissors and tape in that drawer, too?"
I'll have to ask. I'm sure there's a good explanation. Meanwhile, here's more than you ever wanted to know about Scotch tape.
Let's be careful out there.
Here's what you need to know about the Mahoning Valley today:
Though tenant advocates say a new temporary halt on evictions is sorely needed after previous legislative safeguards lapsed, one local housing provider feels the measure likely will create more problems than it solves.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Sept. 1 used emergency health powers to enact a temporary federal moratorium on evictions nationwide, nearly 40 days after the previous moratorium included in the federal CARES Act expired. The new measure lasts until Dec. 31.
Other matters
State senators are considering a bill that proponents say would extend flexibility and support to Ohio's schools as they return to the classroom — whether in-person or online — amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Mahoning Matters
The Mahoning Valley Historical Society this month is celebrating the 145th anniversary of its founding and its tie to the Good Humor Bar, which was invented by Youngstown native Harry Burt. At noon Thursday, MVHS will debut a video program titled "Founders Day: Good Humor Tour" as part of its History To Go series. Mahoning Matters
Farmers in New Middletown who usually have the chance to show off their tractors at the Canfield Fair staged a tractor parade Sunday. They traveled a 20-mile route from New Middletown to Petersburg to Springfield and back. WKBN
A new police association hopes to educate the public about policing in the Mahoning Valley. The Shades of Blue is a group of minority police officers of the Mahoning County Sheriff's Office and the Youngstown Police Department. WFMJ
Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores has conducted preliminary assessments at a 15-acre site along state Route 7 south of the Ohio Turnpike interchange near North Lima for a new travel center. The Business Journal [May have to register.]
Habitat for Humanity of Mahoning Valley is back to work rehabilitating homes on Hazelwood Avenue in Warren and Osborn Avenue on the West Side of Youngstown. The Vindicator [May encounter paywall.]
Difference Makers
This summer, Boak & Sons Inc. is giving back to the community with a new initiative called "Got You Covered." For its first project, the company donated a roof to a local veteran. Boak & Sons partnered with the Mahoning Valley Veterans Service Commission to connect them with their first recipient, 75-year-old Johnny Rivers. Mahoning Matters
This story was made possible by Eastwood Mall.
In case you missed it
Youngstown native DeAndre Riley launched KrisTea, a line of flavored cold brew teas, in March. KrisTea, which operates out of the Common Wealth Kitchen Incubator, produces roughly 450 single-serving, 16-ounce bottles of carmel cold brew tea per month. Mahoning Matters
This story was made possible by Farmers National Bank.
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"That's almost triple the attendance from last year!"
Willie Mays, on Gov. Mike DeWine granting the Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals a reprieve from the state's sports order so the teams can host up to 6,000 spectators at four games.
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Event of the day
Youngstown State University Department of Art faculty member Dragana Crnjak will discuss her artwork from "Enigmatic Reflections: Department of Art Faculty Exhibition" at 11 a.m. Click here to watch the Facebook Live discussion. The "Enigmatic Reflections" exhibit will be on display at the John J. McDonough Museum of Art until Oct. 24.
To see what else is going on around the Mahoning Valley, check out Mahoning Matters' event calendar here, or click the Events tab on the top menu at mahoningmatters.com.
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This story was originally published September 8, 2020 at 6:55 AM with the headline "Your Morning Matters: Tale of the tape."