Brush-Moore Newspapers, Inc. was a United States newspaper group based in Ohio which had its origins in 1923 and was sold to Thomson Newspapers in 1967 for $ 72 million, the largest ever newspaper transaction at that time.
26-466: In 1923, Louis Herbert Brush, who had joined the Salem News (of Salem, Ohio ) as a manager in 1894 and purchased it in 1897, entered into a partnership with Roy Donald Moore and William Henry Vodrey, Jr. to purchase The Marion Star from then-U.S. President Warren G. Harding . By 1924, Time magazine already noted the group as one of the prominent newspaper groups in the country, with four papers and
52-602: A Fresh Mark, Inc meat production facility, and several tool-and-die manufacturers remain. Salem was a center for reform activity in several ways. The Anti-Slavery Bugle , an abolitionist newspaper, was published in Salem beginning in 1845. A local group of the Progressive Friends , an association of Quakers who separated from the main body partly to be freer to work for such causes as abolitionism and women's rights , formed in Salem in 1849. The local school board at that time
78-691: A council president. An independently elected mayor serves as an executive. As of 2024, the mayor is Cyndi Baronzzi Dickey ( R ) and the council president is Sara Baronzzi ( R ). The mayor, auditor, treasurer, and law director are all elected to four-year terms. Salem is served by the Salem City School District . The schools operated by the district are Buckeye Elementary School (grades K-2), Reilly Elementary School (grades 3–4), Southeast Elementary School (grades 5–6), Salem Junior High School (grades 7–8), and Salem Senior High School (grades 9–12). The Roman Catholic Diocese of Youngstown operates
104-522: A total circulation of 30,906. In 1927, the "Brush-Moore" chain was created from their holdings. Joseph K. Vodrey, son of W.H. Vodrey Jr., became general manager of Brush-Moore Newspapers, Inc. in 1946. Vodrey was Vice-President and a member of the Brush-Moore board of directors from 1951 to 1968, when he retired. He also served as Vice-President and as a Director of the Beaverkettle Company. At
130-650: A total circulation of approximately 540,000. Ohio Broadcasting Co. was a subsidiary of Brush-Moore which focused on radio interests. Salem, Ohio Salem is a city in northern Columbiana County, Ohio , United States. At the 2020 census , the city's population was 11,915. Extending into southern Mahoning County , it is the principal city of the Salem micropolitan area , which includes all of Columbiana County. It lies about 18 miles (29 km) southwest of Youngstown , 28 miles (45 km) east of Canton , and 60 miles (97 km) southeast of Cleveland . Founded by
156-614: The Burchfield Homestead , home to painter Charles E. Burchfield from ages 5 to 28, the John Street House and Daniel Howell Hise House , both Underground Railroad stations, and the First United Methodist Church . Salem operates under a chartered mayor–council government . Eight council members are elected as a legislature for two-year terms, which constitutes four separate wards, three at-large districts, and
182-628: The Quaker society in 1806, Salem was notably active in the abolitionist movement of the early- to mid-19th century as a hub for the American Underground Railroad . Through the 20th century, Salem served as one of many industrial towns in Northeast Ohio's Mahoning Valley region. Today, the city is a commuter town and an economic center of Columbiana County, home to Allegheny Wesleyan College and Kent State University at Salem . Salem
208-668: The Salem Quakers. Salem was incorporated in 1830. Radio DJ Alan Freed was born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania , and grew up in Salem. While working at a radio station in Cleveland, he coined the phrase "Rock & Roll". Advantageously located between Cleveland and Pittsburgh , Salem thrived on an industrial-based economy. For several decades, Salem's largest corporations included American Standard Brands , Eljer, Mullins Manufacturing, Deming Pump, and Salem China. Today, American Standard,
234-402: The average family size was 2.92. In the city the population was spread out, with 22.8% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 20.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.0 males. The median income for a household in the city
260-518: The city government. As of the census of 2010, there were 12,303 people, 5,272 households, and 3,118 families living in the city. The population density was 1,913.4 inhabitants per square mile (738.8/km ). There were 5,763 housing units at an average density of 896.3 per square mile (346.1/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 95.9% White , 0.7% African American , 0.2% Native American , 0.4% Asian , 1.6% from other races , and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.5% of
286-489: The city has an area of 6.43 square miles (16.65 km ), all land. Salem is the largest incorporated place by area in Columbiana County. The city of Salem is mostly surrounded by Perry Township . As with other Ohio townships, Perry Township has been subject to annexation in recent years. Residents of land annexed to the city of Salem enjoy all benefits other city residents enjoy, and by Ohio law are now residents of
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#1732854734813312-417: The city. Several acres of Salem Township and Green Township were annexed into the city limits in 2000 and 2001. Other actions to spur economic development undertaken around the same time annexed specific land: in 1999, 82.24 acres (332,800 m ) of Salem Township were granted police and fire protection, snow removal service, and other standard services already provided by the city by ordinance passed by
338-436: The city. The population density was 2,228.2 people per square mile (860.3 people/km ). There were 5,505 housing units at an average density of 1,005.7 per square mile (388.3/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 98.35% White , 0.52% African American , 0.09% Native American , 0.34% Asian , 0.02% Pacific Islander , 0.08% from other races , and 0.59% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.54% of
364-471: The first issue: "Our mission is a great and glorious one. It is to preach deliverance to the captive, and the opening of the prison door to them that are bound; to hasten in the day when 'liberty shall be proclaimed throughout all the land, unto all inhabitants thereof." In 1858, it featured the first publication of Frances Harper 's abolitionist poem " Bury Me in a Free Land ". Later, the paper expanded its mission from anti-slavery topics to include advocacy for
390-510: The main campus. The following highways pass through Salem: The Anti-Slavery Bugle The Anti-Slavery Bugle was an abolitionist newspaper published in Ohio from June 20, 1845, to May 4, 1861. The paper's motto was "No Union with Slaveholders". The Anti-Slavery Bugle was first published in New Lisbon, Ohio , (later renamed Lisbon) and moved after five issues to Salem, Ohio . That city
416-407: The population. There were 5,146 households, out of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.7% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.9% were non-families. 32.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and
442-440: The population. There were 5,272 households, of which 26.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.5% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.9% were non-families. 34.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
468-611: The private St. Paul Elementary School for grades K-6. Allegheny Wesleyan College is a private, four-year liberal arts college in Salem that grants bachelor's and associate degrees in ministry and theology -related disciplines. Kent State University operates a satellite campus, Kent State University at Salem , with one building in the city proper and another just outside the city limits in Salem Township . The campus grants associate's degrees and bachelor's degrees , and also offers introductory programs that can be completed at
494-671: The time of the 1967 sale, Brush-Moore owned 12 daily papers, including six in Ohio (the Canton Repository , East Liverpool Review , Salem News , Steubenville Herald , Marion Star , and Portsmouth Times ) three in California ( Times-Standard , San Gabriel Valley Tribune , and Oxnard Press-Courier ), and one in Maryland ( Salisbury Daily Times ), Pennsylvania ( Hanover Evening Sun ), and West Virginia ( Weirton Daily Times ), with
520-641: The top employers in the city are: Two sections of the city are designated National Register historic districts: the South Lincoln Avenue Historic District (designated 1993) and the Salem Downtown Historic District (designated 1995), which includes several of the town's monumental and architecturally distinctive homes and businesses. Other city properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places include
546-495: Was $ 30,006, and the median income for a family was $ 40,191. Males had a median income of $ 31,630 versus $ 19,471 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 16,579. About 9.8% of families and 11.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.9% of those under age 18 and 9.8% of those age 65 or over. According to the Sustainable Opportunity Development Center in Salem, as of 2022,
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#1732854734813572-435: Was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.87. The median age in the city was 42.8 years. 21.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.6% were from 25 to 44; 28.3% were from 45 to 64; and 19.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.9% male and 52.1% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 12,197 people, 5,146 households, and 3,247 families living in
598-675: Was composed entirely of abolitionists. Salem was the site of an annual conference, the Anti-Slavery Fair, whose purpose was to raise money for anti-slavery activities. In April 1850, Salem hosted the first Women's Rights Convention in Ohio , the third such convention in the United States. (The first was the Seneca Falls Convention of 1848; the second was the Rochester Convention two weeks later.) The Salem Convention
624-597: Was founded by a New Jersey clockmaker, Zadok Street, and a Pennsylvanian potter, John Straughan, in 1806. The city was named after Salem, New Jersey , Street's native community. The name Salem itself is a biblical derivative of Jerusalem in the Middle East , which means "city of peace". The city's early settlers included the Religious Society of Friends , also known as Quakers, which the local school district's sports teams honor by referring to themselves collectively as
650-576: Was home to many Quaker families and an active station on the Underground Railroad , providing the paper with more subscribers. James Barnaby was the publisher of the paper and received support from the Ohio Anti-Slavery Society , such as Abby Kelley . This allowed the paper to continue to be in circulation for 18 years and was shipped to other states, including Illinois , Iowa , Indiana and Wisconsin . The paper stated its goal in
676-490: Was the first of these conventions to be organized on a statewide basis. All the convention officers were women. Men were not allowed to vote, sit on the platform, or speak during the convention. The male spectators were supportive, however, and when the convention was over, they created an organization of their own and endorsed the actions of the women's convention. According to the United States Census Bureau ,
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