Oakhill workers await cooling unit

Oakhill workers await cooling unit

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Mahoning County employees at Oakhill Renaissance Place offices have no air conditioning to keep them cool in the heat.

Bob Bush, director of the Job and Family Services Agency, said the building is getting a new unit, but workers were unable to pour a concrete pad for it because of rain. The pad is poured now, he said, but workers still are installing the massive unit.

There are 246 workers in the building, which houses JFS and Child Support Enforcement. “We went and bought large commercial fans to circulate air,” Bush said, adding that employees are taking it well. “Employees are commenting, ‘It is what it is,’” he said.

He said it will be two more weeks before the air conditioning is running.

Ministries plan music service

AUSTINTOWN

Log Cabin Ministries, 565 N. Canfield-Niles Road, will host an outdoor music worship service Friday. The music is scheduled to start at 6 p.m. Admission is free. In the event of rain, the service will be inside.

Area Christian musicians interested in participating are encouraged to attend, and bring your instruments. For more information, call 330-978-1706.

‘Micro Cars’ exhibit

WARREN

The National Packard Museum will have the “Micro Cars: Mini Wonders” exhibit from Tuesday to July 10.

The exhibit will highlight 19 of the “smallest and most unusual” cars built in both America and Europe from 1915 to 1984. The cars were built for fuel-efficiency with engines set in the rear, front or outside of the body completely.

The National Packard Museum, 1899 Mahoning Ave., is open noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for seniors and children.

Summer programs

EAST LEWISTOWN

Beaver Township Nature Preserve is starting another summer of educational programs and activities. Programs at the preserve, off state Route 165, begin Saturday:

Birds of Flight: 3 p.m. Saturday, providing a closer view of various types of wild birds.

All About Bees: 3 p.m. July 23, with Columbiana Mahoning Bee Keepers Association.

Nature Hike-Explore the Preserve: 3 p.m. Aug. 20, with Bob Coggelshaw.

Autumn Festival: 3 to 6 p.m. Sept. 24, with hayrides, petting zoo, refreshments, educational programs and other activities.

Mushrooms: 3 p.m. Oct. 15, with local mushroom expert Walter Sturgeon and featuring displays, presentation and a hike to search for mushrooms.