Probate Judge Robert N. Rusu has just announced his selection of the two people to fill the upcoming vacancies on the Mill Creek MetroParks Board of Commissioners. Come the end of the month, park commissioners Germaine Bennett and Tom Frost have decided not to be reappointed with the expiration of their term. Filling their seats will be… Continue Reading 2 new commissioners appointed to Mill Creek MetroParks board
December 7, 2025 – January 4, 2026 — The D.D. and Velma Davis Education & Visitor Center at Fellows Riverside Gardens will welcome the community to Frost & Lights: A Festive Holiday at the Gardens, a family-friendly, admission-free celebration of the season. Guests are invited to experience the magic of the holidays with twinkling lights,… Continue Reading Celebrating the Holiday Season in Mill Creek Park
Christmas came early at Lanternman’s Mill during Saturday’s festivities in Youngstown. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., visitors were able to experience the historic mill decorated in traditional holiday décor for this family-friendly, free admission event. Attendees also got to enjoy roasted chestnuts, festive entertainment, handcrafted holiday gifts and concession stand treats for purchase. “This… Continue Reading ‘Christmas at the Mill’ hosts over 20 vendors for Small Business Saturday
The Mill Creek MetroParks hosted their annual “Christmas at the Mill.” The tradition has been ongoing at Lanterman’s Mill for over 35 years as a way to get the community into the Christmas spirit. Hundreds of visitors came through the park as vendors showed off holiday crafts and food. The Mill’s manager says that it’s… Continue Reading Mill Creek MetroParks hosts annual Christmas event
Perhaps the gift for which Bob Barko Jr. is most thankful is one that requires neither ribbon nor bow, but keeps on giving. You might also say the present keeps expanding — and is a box filled with hopes and iterations. “We’ve had setbacks but hey, we get up more times than we get knocked… Continue Reading CHRISTMAS AT THE MILL: Artisans usher in holidays
Effective Monday, December 1, 2025, several roads within Mill Creek Park will close to vehicular traffic for the winter season: High Drive (between Chestnut Hill Drive and West Cohasset Drive) Chestnut Hill Drive (between Canfield Road and High Drive) Calvary Run Drive (between Belle Vista Avenue and Milton Avenue) During the seasonal closure, these roads… Continue Reading Seasonal Road Closures in Mill Creek Park
Mill Creek MetroParks, in cooperation with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), is planning the rehabilitation of the Slippery Rock Bridge on West Glacier Drive within Mill Creek Park, Mahoning County. The project will address deterioration of the existing structure through deck repairs, substructure patching, and the replacement of approach slabs, guardrail, and approach pavement.… Continue Reading Slippery Rock Bridge Rehabilitation within Mill Creek Park – ODOT Project No. MAH-Slippery Rock Bridge Rehab; PID 122895
A longtime holiday tradition is returning to Lanterman’s Mill in Mill Creek Park. Christmas at the Mill will return to Lanterman’s Mill Saturday, November 29 and Sunday, November 30 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on both days. The event is free and open to the public. Guests can experience the historic mill, decorated in… Continue Reading Christmas at the Mill returns to Lanterman’s Mill November 29, 30
The holiday weekend begins on Friday, November 28, 2025, with the Black Friday Sale at the Mill Creek Golf Course Golf Shop, open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Shoppers are encouraged to visit the Golf Shop to take advantage of seasonal discounts and find the perfect gift for the golfer on their list. Festivities… Continue Reading Mill Creek MetroParks Announces Holiday Weekend Events
The next Regular Meeting of the Board of Park Commissioners of Mill Creek MetroParks is scheduled for Monday, November 10, 2025, at 5:00 p.m., in the Education Building – McMahon Hall, at the MetroParks Farm, on Rt. 46, in Canfield. The agenda will be available on the website after 2:00 p.m. on the day of… Continue Reading Notice of November Board Meeting