Briefs: Junior Fair king and queen, Habitat for Humanity fundraiser, spotted lanternfly

Mansfield News Journal
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Junior Fair crowns king and queen

The Richland County Fair kicked off with the crowning of the Junior Fair king and queen. Selected as Junior Fair queen was Sarah Smith of the Roaming Rovers 4-H and Shelby FFA. Junior Fair king is Micah Miller from Rusty Riders 4-H and Shelby FFA.

Named queen first runner-up was Deborah Crouch of Cubs & Clovers 4-H while the king first runner-up was Carson Secriskey, Roaming Rovers 4-H and Shelby FFA. Selected as queen second runner-up was Sofi Johnson, a member of the Freedom Wranglers 4-H and Shelby FFA.

Habitat for Humanity to host Tap Takeover Fundraiser

In celebration of 35 years of community service, the Habitat for Humanity of Richland and Crawford Counties will host a Tap Takeover Fundraiser in partnership with DLX, Findlay Brewing Company, Penguin City Brewing Company and The Phoenix Brewing Company from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at DLX, 28 N. Main St., Mansfield.

The Tap Takeover will feature several craft beers from Findlay Brewing Company, Penguin City Brewing Company (Youngstown), and The Phoenix Brewing Company (Mansfield) as well as a buffet style dinner prepared by DLX. Local musician Damien Lucio will perform throughout the evening. Proceeds from the fundraiser will assist the Habitat for Humanity of Richland and Crawford Counties to continue constructing and renovating homes for families throughout the year.

Tickets for the Tap Takeover are $25 which include dinner and beer tasting. Indoor and outdoor VIP seating are also available.

For more information or to purchase tickets, call 419-417-0717. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the door.

Portion of Chevy Chase Road closed

Chevy Chase Road from South Andover Road to Dickson Parkway is closed for water main repairs. It's expected to reopen Friday.

Traffic is advised to plan an alternate route to avoid possible delays.

Spotted lanternfly continues to spread across Ohio

REYNOLDSBURG — The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) has confirmed several new spotted lanternfly infestations across the state, including Columbus and Toledo.

These spotted lanternflies were recently found in the Toledo area.
These spotted lanternflies were recently found in the Toledo area.

In 2021, ODA designated the spotted lanternfly as a destructive plant pest and established regulations aimed at reducing the risk of spread. It was first detected in the U.S. in Pennsylvania in 2014 and was likely brought to the U.S. by imported goods. The first confirmation in Ohio was in Mingo Junction in 2020.

The spotted lanternfly is an insect native to Asia that is a pest of grapes, hops and apples, along with many other species of plants. This pest is a great concern to the state's grape and wine industry. An invasive tree known as tree of heaven is the primary host for spotted lanternfly.

If you think you see spotted lanternfly or damage caused by them, please report it to ODA at by filling out the Ohio Plant Pest Reporter. A clear photo is required for submissions.

This article originally appeared on Mansfield News Journal: Junior Fair queen & king crowned, Tap Takeover, spotted lanternfly