Hubbard native Brian Tolnar has made a number of stops during his golf career. Since 1996, Tolnar has been assistant golf pro Alliance Country Club and Tippecanoe Country Club, either head professional or PGA Director of Golf at Steubenville Country Club, Avalon Lakes, Triple Creek Golf Club and the Golf Club at Blue Heron Hills… Continue Reading Mill Creek brought Tolnar home to Valley
Beginning Saturday, December 1 through December 31, 2018, Mill Creek MetroParks will be conducting an open burn at the Newport Wetlands on weekdays from approximately 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The burn will not impact access to or use of facilities in and around the wetlands. Invasive species, along with small undesirable trees and shrubs,… Continue Reading Invasive Species Burn at Lake Newport
Christmas is a month away, but perhaps Holly Edwards has already received the gift that will be the most meaningful and personal. “These are the initials of my late father,” the Canfield woman said, referring to “SRW,” which stands for Sam R. Wagner, who died after having received hospice care. Edwards had the three letters… Continue Reading Annual Olde Fashioned Christmas at the Mill continues Sunday
Five-year-old Theodore Sapp and his father, Tom, didn’t exactly hammer out the terms of a major treaty or piece of legislation, but the compromise of sorts they came up with resulted in early holiday cheer for both. “He had a big list, and he practiced what he’d say and ask for” while waiting in line… Continue Reading Santa brings animals to MetroParks Farm to delight of kids
The Mill Creek MetroParks board recognized two of the park’s police officers at the board’s Monday meeting. Officer Peter Katsaras and Sgt. Robert Vukovich were honored for finding a 3-year-old boy who went missing during the park’s annual Pumpkin Walk Oct. 14 at Fellows Riverside Gardens. Although about 10,000 people attended the 21/2-hour event, Katsaras… Continue Reading Mill Creek officers honored for rescue
From December 1 through December 30, the D. D. and Velma Davis Education & Visitor Center will be adorned for the annual Winter Celebration event, which is a family-friendly, admission-free event sponsored by WKBN 27 First News. This year’s theme, “Frozen in Time”, is a celebration of the Garden’s 60th anniversary and can be experienced… Continue Reading Mill Creek MetroParks presents Winter Celebration: Frozen in Time
The next Regular Meeting of the Board of Park Commissioners, of Mill Creek MetroParks is scheduled for Monday, November 19, 2018, at 6 p.m. in McMahon Hall, at the MetroParks Farm, on Rt. 46 in Canfield. The agenda will be available on the website after 2 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
The Ohio Parks and Recreation Association has announced its 2018 Annual Awards of Excellence winners. Mill Creek MetroParks’ Wick Recreation Area Dek Hockey Rink Project placed 3rd in the Capital Improvement Projects under $1,000,000 category. The awards are judged by a panel of parks and recreation professionals from around Ohio. “Parks and recreation professionals throughout… Continue Reading Mill Creek MetroParks Dek Hockey rink project wins award
Mill Creek MetroParks’ Dek Hockey Rink won an award from the Ohio Parks and Recreation Association (OPRA) on Tuesday. OPRA announced MetroParks’ Dek Hockey Rink placed 3rd in the Capital Improvement Projects under $1,000,000 category. Award winners were decided by a group of parks and recreation professionals throughout the state. The Dek Hockey Rink is… Continue Reading Mill Creek MetroParks Dek hockey rink wins award
East Newport Drive and the Kreider’s Entrance roadway to East Newport Drive in Mill Creek Park will be temporarily closed for the MetroParks’ annual lane paving project. The work is scheduled to begin on Monday, November 19, 2018, and will continue for several days. Both drives will reopen once vehicular traffic is permitted. While… Continue Reading Mill Creek MetroParks Drive Closures