Philip Aggarwal, Ana Zarlinski, Jayden Dunn, Natalie Laurence, Jamie Giambattista, Meredith Cavour, Alyssa Blosser,
Daniel Liptak, Nicole Rodomsky, Alexandra Watkins
Community care
1.History- What can you gain by
looking (eg. old, established
neighborhoods; new
subdivisions)? Ask people willing
to talk: How long have you lived
here? Has the area changed? As
you talk, ask if there is an “old
timer” who knows the history of
the area ( key informant)
2. Demographics- What sorts of
people do you see? Young?
Old? Homeless? Alone?
Families? What races do you
see?
3. Ethnicity- Do you note
indicators of different ethnic
groups? (eg. restaurants,
festivals?) What do you note
about the groups?
4. Values and Beliefs- Are there
churches, mosques, temples?
Does it appear homogeneous?
Are the lawns well cared for?
Flowers? Gardens? Signs of
heritage?
Observations
In the middle of Lordstown you
can tell that there is a lot of
newer developments like
homes. There were many acre
for sale signs up. We were able
to talk to one person They said
they had lived there for as long
as they could remember. They
did not say much, besides that,
there was not much that ever
happened there or much around
there.
I see a lot of teenagers and
middle age adults around. I did
not see any homeless. Most
often groups of people were
seen. The only race seen was
caucasians.There were a
couple families playing outside
with parents aged 40-50 and
kids aged 10-18.
I did not notice any indicators
that could indicate different
ethnic groups. There were three
little restaurants which none
indicated an ethnicity or culture.
There are no festivals.
There are many churches in
Lordstown. We saw a Lutheran
Church, Baptist Church,
Christian Church, and a Non
Denominational Church. Right
before you entered into
Lordstown on the border of
Warren looked terrible. Once
you entered into Lordstown
lawns and houses seemed to be
well cared for. There were alot
of trees. For the most part it
seemed homogenous based on
race. There is a lot of farmland,
so many fields of green were
noticed.
While driving around, these are
the churches that I saw:
Data
Lordstown was drawn by Samuel P. Lord
and was later deeded to his son. Among the
earliest settlers were William and Henry
Thorne with their families. The first cabin
was built by Henry Thorne. Alexander
Longmore relocated to the township about
1822; Thomas Pugh and William Moore
settled in the township about 1826. Other
early settlers included Jacob Harshman,
Thomas Duncan, Redman Wysell, Andrew
Grove and Peter Snyder. In 1829, Isaac
Bailey settled in a spot still known as
Bailey's Corner.
Lordstown has a population of 3,325
people. The town has an almost equal
percentage of men and women, 49.1% to
50.9% respectively. The median age of
people in the town are 47.2 years old. White
is the dominant race (91.8%), with the
remaining 10% being comprised of Asian,
Black, American Indian, and Hispanic.
About 60% of the population is married and
10% divorced. The average household
income is $55,650. The percentage of
family households is 73.7% with the
average household size of 2.5 people. The
town has a low crime rate
When comparing Lordstown to Ohio as a
whole, black and hispanic races are
significantly below the state average. 91.8%
of the population is white.
Religion statistics for Lordstown village
(based on Trumbull County data)
Religion adherents in 2010:
54.2% None
18.9% Catholic
12.0% Evangelical Protestant
11.1% Mainline Protestant
1.7% Black Protestant
1.2% Orthodox
1.0% Other
45.31% of the people in Lordstown, Ohio
are religious, meaning the affiliate with a
religion. 19.85% are Catholic; 0.75% are
LDS; 11.13% are of another Christian faith;
0.08% in Lordstown, Ohio are Jewish;
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II. Subsystems
Physical Environment- How does
the community look? What do
you note about the air quality,
flora, fauna, housing, zoning,
space, green areas, animals,
people, natural beauty, water? Is
the air quality monitored?
Develop map of the area.
2. Health and Social Services-
Evidence of acute or chronic
conditions? Shelters? Healers?
Are there hospitals, clinics,
public health services,
emergency centers, nursing
homes, social service facilities,
mental health services? Are
there resources outside the
community but accessible to
them?
3. Industry/Economy- Is it a
Observations
Lordstown Christian Church,
Harvest Point Church,
Lordstown Baptist Church, and
Shrine in Honor of Our Blessed
Mother. I did not see any
catholic churches in town, just in
Jackson township on the way
into Lordstown.
The physical environment was
pretty well kept towards the
middle of the city where there
were the schools, offices, etc.
Around the outskirts empty
fields were extremely overgrown
and houses were scattered. The
overall feel of the community
was farm like. Everything was
green and the amount of land
was a lot for the population that
lived there.
There were no hospitals, clinics,
emergency centers, nursing
homes , or shelters in
Lordstown. Right before you get
into Lordstown there is a
Warren West Community
Center that is newer. If they
have a hospital they have to go
to Trumbull Hospital or St. Joe's
Hospital. The community does
have access to them if they
drive. There was a senior citizen
program called the SCOPE near
the school. There was no
evidence of acute or chronic
conditions with the people we
interacted with. There seemed
to be a lot of active people
working farms or landscaping.
The health systems are a big
deficit in this community as a
functioning community needs
some health system involved.
There are a couple different
Data
0.03% are an eastern faith; 0.15% affiliate
with Islam
Air quality in Lordstown, Ohio is 72 on a
scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based
on new measures of hazardous air
pollutants from the EPA, called the National
Air Toxics Assessment. This analysis
models respiratory illness and cancer risk
down to the zip code level, providing better
detail and insight than the previous analysis
based solely on results from air monitoring
stations.
Water quality in Lordstown, Ohio is 47 on a
scale to 100 (higher is better). Note that this
is a measure of Watershed quality, not the
water that comes from your faucet. The
EPA has stated that a healthy watershed is
closely related to drinking water quality. The
EPA has a complex method of measuring
watershed quality using 15 indicators such
as pH, chemicals, metals, and bacteria.
SCOPE stands for Senior Citizens
Opportunity for Personal Endeavor. Our
main goal and objective is to assist older
persons (50+) in maintaining their
independence and being part of the
community. SCOPE operates six senior
centers in Champion, Cortland, Howland,
Lordstown, Niles and Warren in Trumbull
County serving adults with daily recreational
activities, educational events, lunch,
socialization, and fitness programs. SCOPE
also has a Supportive Services division to
support the individual with information and
referral, Medicare/Medicaid assistance,
prescription assistance, food pantries and
grocery deliveries to homebound seniors.
The nearest hospitals that are used by
Lordstown residents are Trumbull, St.Joe’s,
St. Elizabeth’s, and Northside.Healthcare is
a major downfall for this community
because if in need of emergency rescue
they have to look elsewhere.
Lordstown is the youngest political unit in
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thriving community or does it feel
“seedy”? Are there industries,
stores, places for employment?
Where do people shop? Are
there signs that food stamps are
used/accepted? What is the rate
of employment?
4. Transportation and Safety-
How do people get around?
What type of private and public
transportation is available? Do
you see buses, bicycles, taxis?
Are there sidewalks or bike
trails? Is getting around in the
community possible for people
with disabilities? What type of
protective services are there (eg.
fire, police ,sanitation?) What
crimes are committed? Do
people feel safe?
Observations
industries for employment which
are the following: GM, Magna,
Matlaco. There really are not
any stores besides two Dollar
generals, the Speed check gas
station, and a really untaken
care of quick stop. The Dollar
General does accept Food
stamps. If they want to shop
they have to go towards Warren
or North Jackson.
There are some sidewalks
noted around the middle of the
town and in the few
neighborhoods. Where there
were not sidewalks we see
people walking/biking on the
road. When looking around
nicer and newer cars were
noted, specifically GMs. Which
makes sense because that is
where the plant for GM is. There
were no public transportation
signs. A lot of people riding
bicycles. The only buses noted
were the ones at the school bus
garage. The fire, police,
maintenance, and water
services are central in
Lordstown and are all on the
same road.
Data
Trumbull County becoming incorporated as
a village in 1975. The community has fast
become an enticing place to start and grow
a family or business. Today, there are
approximately 4,000 residents living in the
village. Lordstown's General Motor's
assembly and metal stamping plants are
the largest employers in the area.
Estimated median household income in
2016: $55,650 (it was $51,144 in 2000)
According to City Data, the most recent
unemployment rate, in 2015 was 5.4%
Transportation
Lordstown Street department is responsible for
maintenance including snow removal, ice control,
traffic signal maintenance and right-of-way
maintenance of over 70 centerline miles of village
streets and right of ways. The Street Department also
provides services for Soaptown, Paltzgrove, and
Lordstown cemeteries.
There is an average of three cars per household in
Lordstown and an average worker commute time of
just under twenty minutes.
Most people in Lordstown drive alone or carpool.
The main public transit system is Trumbull County
Transit which also provides $1.50 to $2 fares 365
days/year for elderly offering through the door
service. Private services include Uber, Lyft, and
private taxis.
Safety System
Fire Department: Consists of 1 Chief, 1 Assistant
Chief, 3 Captains, 3 Lieutenants, and 44 Firefighters
including 31 Firefighter-EMT/Paramedics.
Services/usage: Lordstown Fire Department
operates out of one central station and proudly serves
a population of approximately 3,300 people.
Police Department:
Source of Support: 8 full time and 12 part time
officers. The department also has multiple
dispatching positions, providing 911 dispatching.
Community education: CodeRed (emergency
text/call notification service)
Crime rate: Average: thefts=71, average
burglaries=25, 0 murders, rapes, or arson reported.
Overall, below US average and Ohio average. (2012)
Disaster plan: A part of Trumbull County
Emergency Management Agency (EMA), helping with
emergency preparedness, execution, and recovery
(Visit http://homelandsecurity.co.trumbull.oh.
us/ema_preparednessinfo.html for more information.)
Rape Crisis Center: COMPASS Family &
Community Services has programs that care for
people from infancy through their senior years in
Mahoning and Trumbull counties. There is no local
rape crisis center in the Village, but the 24 hour
hotline is available by phone: 330-782-3936.
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5. Government and Leadership-
Are there signs of political
activity? What party affiliation
predominates / What is the
government jurisdiction of the
community (elected mayor, city
council with single member
districts)? Are people involved in
decision making?
6. Communication- Are there”
common areas” where people
gather? What newspapers do
you see? Do people talk about
TV radio they watch or listen to?
7. Education- Are there schools
in the are? How do they look?
Are there libraries? Is there a
local board of education?
8. Recreation- Where do the
children play? What are the
major forms of recreation? Who
participates and where? What
facilities for recreation do you
see?
Observations
The only political signs that
were seen were democratic
signs. There is a building near
the middle of town where the
mayor and other council
members can be found. Many
people are involved in the
TJXX.There are many signs
supporting it and a few that do
not support it.
Lordstown also has their own
police and fire departments as
well as governing bodies.
I walked into a gas station to
see what newspapers were
available and noticed it was a
common place for people to
gather. There were people that
appeared to be regulars
because they were talking to the
workers as if they knew each
other. The newspapers I saw for
sale were the Tribune
Chronicle, Plain Dealer, and the
Vindicator. I did not hear any
talk about tv or radio.
The schools look pretty up to
date. They are all on the same
property which is nice. The
maintenance looks well kept
and there is a newer
playground. There is a small
library nearby the school. They
do have a board of education.
There are a couple different
places to play. At the park, we
saw a playground, tennis court,
basketball court, and baseball
fields. The park also has a one-
mile wooded path to walk
through.At the school, there was
a track and practice baseball
fields.
Data
Mayor Arno Hill is affiliated with the
Republican party.
The 2016 election results showed that 51%
of the population voted for Trump, 45% for
Clinton, and 5% for other. In past elections
the results were in favor of the democratic
party.
Trumbull County Commissioners:
Frank S. Fuda
Mauro Cantalamessa
Daniel E. Polivka
Auditor: Adrian S. Biviano
Clerk of Courts: Karen Infante Allen
Strongest AM radio stations in Lordstown:
WHKW (1440 AM; 5 kW; WARREN, OH; Owner:
SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)
WNIO (1390 AM; 10 kW; YOUNGSTOWN, OH;
Owner: YOUNGSTOWN RADIO LICENSE, L.L.C.)
WANR (1570 AM; 1 kW; WARREN, OH; Owner:
BEACON BROADCASTING, INC.)
WTAM (1100 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner:
JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
Strongest FM radio stations in Lordstown:
WMXY (98.9 FM; YOUNGSTOWN, OH; Owner:
CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
WHOT-FM (101.1 FM; YOUNGSTOWN, OH; Owner:
CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
WBBG (106.1 FM; NILES, OH; Owner:
CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
WYTN (91.7 FM; YOUNGSTOWN, OH; Owner:
FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
WYFM (102.9 FM; SHARON, PA; Owner: CUMULUS
LICENSING CORP.)
Lordstown has a one room historic school-
house located near the high school. The
town had a centennial celebration on May
13, 2018 for the consolidation of 7 schools
in 1918, which started their school system
that has grown to what it has today.
The Lordstown Village Parks & Grounds
Department is responsible for the
maintenance and/or mowing of all Village
properties including its parks, cemeteries and
buildings. There are two parks within the
Village that the Parks & Grounds Department
maintains-Village Park and Central Park. The
60-acre Village Park, located off Ohio Route
45, has four baseball fields, two soccer fields,
two basketball courts, four tennis courts, four
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III. Perceptions
1.The Residents- How do people
feel about the community? What
do they identify as strengths?
Problems? Who gives the
answer and why?
2. Your perception- general
statements about the health of
the community. What are
strengths and weaknesses?
Observations
When talking to a member of
the community it was at stated
that, “There is not much to do
out here. You have to drive
somewhere else.” Problems
related to not having a lot of
restaurants, or grocery shops in
Lordstown itself. Strengths were
being from a small community
lets you know more people.
They are really lacking in
healthy food options such as a
good grocery store and any
health care. There seems to be
a lot of upcoming communities
and a lot of land that is for sale
that could be developed to
create more jobs. The
community population was on
the older side.
Data
horseshoe pits, three volleyball courts,
shuffleboard courts, a one-mile nature trail
with exercise equipment, and two pavilions.
They also have a recreational program free
for anyone to come that includes yoga,
walking, fitness, Body Focus, and open gym.
We talked to a group of four people that
ranged in age from 16-50. The residents we
talked to were working outside on a nice
day. This exemplified that this community
cares about the state in which their
community is presented. The problems they
identified were that there was not a lot of
restaurants or entertainment. Although we
asked the teenager, the mother of this teen
answered our questions, this showed her
protective nature.
The strengths are that this community
values hard work, environment, and
physical activity. We observed a lot of
people utilizing the parks, working outside
on their homes and businesses, and it is
apparent that they are a factory town. The
closest hospitals are in Warren which are
St.Joes and Trumbull Memorial. This would
be a major weakness. They could also go to
St.Elizabeth main or Boardman.