Five long years

This week represents my fifth year and 357th post in the blogosphere, with my first post from December 13, 2004 entitled 'Here in Northeast Ohio, back in 1803' and starting off with some of the history of this great city. Thanks to all of you who continually come back to read. Back from my long winter, I hope to continue to provide some great information, history, insight and commentary. When all else fails, you can always go read Vindy.com.

Noise hell?

I have no idea how come people find out about Youngstown, including Noise Free America, an advocacy group trying to keep things library-quiet. According to an article in The Hill (A newspaper covering Congress), Youngstown is "noise hell." Noise Free America claims that "Youngstown's citizens are still inundated with bass booming cars, blaring music, incessant barking dogs, junky cars without mufflers, thunderous backyard fireworks shows, rumbling motorcycles, and loud gunshots. In short, noise levels in Youngstown are completely out of control."

The Hill article, published today, relates Youngstown's Noisy Dozen award to that of Washington, D.C. Youngstown has claimed the award twice, first in February 2002 and again in July 2006. Washington is the most recent winner. Warren, Ohio claimed the title in May 2007.

Youngstown has since strengthened its noise ordinance. I'm curious to know what Noise Free America would think now.

Related:

• Washington wins Noisy Dozen award! (The Hill)
• Youngstown, Ohio: Noise Hell Revisited (Noise Free America)
• Warren, Ohio: One Giant Colony of Noise (Noise Free America)
• Remember the sound of silence? (Christian Science Monitor)