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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 17, 2021 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 Metroparks acquires more land in Valley, plans new park

Mill Creek MetroParks is expanding with recently purchased property in Mahoning County.

An 88.38-acre parcel off of Springfield Road, just north of Interstate 76, in Springfield Township was recently purchased and will be improved to include a trail system, an entrance drive, parking, new signage a fishing dock/boardwalk, and ecological restoration.

This is the first property in Springfield Township owned by the park system.

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‘Love Affair with Nature’ exhibit highlights Valley’s beauty by local artist

The work of local artist Tom Harwood will be on display at the Weller Gallery at Fellows Riverside Gardens.

Many of Harwood’s creations showcase Valley landscapes.

Harwood has selected works featuring the relationships between light and color in landscape paintings. The result is a feast for the viewer, in watercolors and oils. As they are drawn into each painting, the viewer must decide whether they would open the gate, enter the clearing, or walk down the path.

This free exhibit is being displayed Oct. 17 through Jan. 9 during normal operating hours, which are Tuesdays through Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

A Meet the Artist session will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 27, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Weller Gallery.

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