ORCHID: To the Mahoning Valley Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution for showcasing its incredible collection of some 110 flags at the National McKinley Memorial Birthplace Museum in Niles, which is expected to house the popular collection permanently. Included are state and territory flags, and others showcasing American history in pre-colonial, American Revolution and state flag categories. They were collected by World War I veteran Samuel Hubbard Scott of Toledo.

ORCHID: To more than 200 volunteers who participated last week in the Trumbull County St. Vincent de Paul Society’s first Friends of the Poor Walk. The event at Warren Perkins Park was to benefit those struggling with poverty. It was part of a nationwide walk involving 40,000 people. There has been a sharp increase in poverty and food insecurity, while many local food banks struggle to keep shelves stocked.

ONION: To two women who, according to a Warren police report, were fighting over a refund at a Youngstown Road SE business. The altercation this week involved a customer and an employee, and both suffered minor injuries. Really? How much more childish can we become?

ORCHID: To several firefighter unions raising funds for coats for needy kids. Members of Warren Professional Firefighters Local 204, Bazetta Professional Firefighters Local 3703, Cortland Professional Firefighters Local 3632, Girard Firefighters Local 1220 and Howland Professional Firefighters Local 2786 are holding “fill the boot” campaigns at area football games Oct. 7 and 14. Proceeds will go to the “Live Like Lindsey” fundraising effort.

ORCHID: To Capt. Kiley Williams of the Salvation Army of Trumbull County for voluntarily traveling to Puerto Rico to assist in disaster relief after the Caribbean island was hit hard by Hurricane Fiona. Capt. Williams arrived in Puerto Rico Monday and traveled to Caguas, where she is expected to spend two weeks helping with food preparation and emergency needs.

ORCHID: To organizers of the Trumbull County Homeless Veterans Stand Down Day, held Thursday at the Warren Moose Lodge pavilion. The event was designed to help homeless and at-risk veterans get a helping hand. It included things like haircuts, comfort items, clothing, mental health and substance abuse counseling, food and camaraderie with other veterans. What a wonderful event for those who gave so much for their country.

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