Mill Creek MetroParks Road Closures

The following roads in Mill Creek MetroParks will be closed to vehicular traffic as well as cyclists and pedestrians from approximately 7 a.m. until Noon on Sunday, October 23, 2016 for the Youngstown Peace Race:

• High Drive
• Chestnut Hill Drive
• East Park Drive
• Valley Drive
• West Cohasset Drive
• Bears Den Drive
• West Drive
• West Glacier Drive
• Price Road
• Price Road entrance of Fellows Riverside Gardens

Always use caution when driving on MetroParks roads as many of these roads are also used by pedestrians and bicyclists. Pedestrians and bicyclists should be reminded to also use caution and be aware of vehicular traffic when on these roads. For more information about Mill Creek MetroParks, visit our website at www.millcreekmetroparks.org.

Mill Creek Park Golf Director Awarded Merchandiser of the Year – Public by Northern Ohio PGA

Northern Ohio PGA announced Mill Creek Park Golf Director, Brian Tolnar as Merchandiser of the Year – Public.  Brian was nominated for the award in August 2016. The Northern Ohio PGA Awards Committee voted on this years’ Section award nominees in September. The committee judged nominee’s based on a bio that was submitted in the beginning of September. 

The Merchandiser of the Year Award is designed to recognize those PGA Professionals who have excelled as business persons / merchandisers in the promotion of golf. The PGA honors PGA Professionals in three categories: Private, Public and Resort facilities.  In 1978, The PGA of America and Sports Illustrated established the PGA Merchandisers of the Year Award to recognize those PGA Professionals who have excelled as businesspersons/merchandisers in the promotion of golf. There are only 41 PGA Professionals nation-wide selected each year. “I feel honored to have won this award.  This award encompasses a team effort and I feel you are only as good as your staff and I have one of the best, so I share this honor with them as well”, says Brian.

The Northern Ohio PGA is an association of golf professionals.  The mission of the Northern Ohio PGA is to promote interest and enjoyment in the game of golf while enhancing the well-being of its members. Brian was honored at the official awards presentation which took place during the Fall Awards Ceremony at Westfield Group County Club/Cary Blair Center on October 17, 2016.

Mill Creek MetroParks to Host Family Halloween Bash at the Mill

Mill Creek MetroParks will host the Family Halloween Bash at Lanterman’s Mill on Saturday, October 22 from 3:30 – 6 p.m. Admission is $3 for Mahoning County residents, $5 for non-residents if registered and paid by October 19. Fees for late admission or walk-ins (limited space) are $5 for residents and $7 for non-residents. This event is sponsored by WKBN 27 First News.

Dress in your Halloween finest for a child friendly party for all ages! Enjoy music and dancing, snacks, games, a costume competition, and more. Adults must be accompanied by a child. For more information or to register, call Ford Nature Center at 330.740.7107 or visit our website at millcreekmetroparks.org.

Mill Creek MetroParks director lays out five-year capital-improvements plan

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