Fixing lot at mill

Fixing lot at mill

YOUNGSTOWN

Construction is scheduled to begin Monday on a project to rehabilitate the parking lot at Mill Creek MetroParks’ Lanterman’s Mill.

The lot will be closed for the duration of the project (which is slated to be completed in June), but the mill will remain open.

Parking will be available at the mill’s overflow lot on East Park Drive.

The project includes improvements to pavement, curbing and hiking trails, and will address stormwater by replacing conduit and enhancing natural habitat, according to a MetroParks release. The project also will add a new concrete entrance plaza.

The MetroParks is funding 100 percent of the project cost.

GOP panel elects Winbush treasurer

COLUMBUS

The Ohio Republican Party’s State Central Committee voted to elect Tracey Winbush of Youngstown as its treasurer.

“I am humbled to be a member of our Ohio Republican Party’s leadership as we work to move our party forward,” said Winbush, who was the party’s assistant treasurer.

Winbush is the Mahoning County Republican Party’s vice chairwoman and serves on the county board of elections.

The election took place Friday.

Arts-advocacy event

WARREN

The Raymond J. Wean Foundation is offering an Arts Means Business Seminar: “Arts Advocacy – How to Advocate for Your Community,” from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. May 11 at the foundation office at 147 W. Market St.

Effective advocacy for community arts education takes many forms and occurs in a variety of settings, from the local neighborhood arts venue to the halls of the state capital.

Donna Collins, executive director of the Ohio Arts Council, will provide practical information on advocating within the community and beyond.

The moderator is Becky Keck. Free parking is available in the Franklin Street parking deck.

5 to go to DI finals

CAMPBELL

Five Campbell City School students have advanced to the Destination Imagination Global Finals.

The competition is a celebration of student creativity and will take place from May 25 to 28 at the University of Tennessee.

The Campbell Devils earned this honor after placing second at the state competition April 16 at Mount Vernon High School. Members of the winning team include Emily Reninger, Courtney King, Angeleah Matzye, Taylor King and Joseph Broz.

During the finals, the team will compete in the Middle Level Pace of Change Technical Challenge. In this category, the students will participate in challenges that require them to apply STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) skills, in addition to their talents in improvisation, theater arts, writing, communication, innovation, teamwork and community service.

Campbell’s team will be among more than 8,000 students representing more than 1,400 teams advancing to Global Finals.

Park roads closed

YOUNGSTOWN

The following roads in Mill Creek MetroParks will be closed to vehicular traffic, cyclists and pedestrians from approximately 7 to 10:30 a.m. Sunday for the Casal’s 5K Run/Walk: New Cross, Bears Den, Cross and West drives.