Briefs: Mansfield, Ontario to receive lead line mapping grants

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Grants awarded to help identify, replace water mains

COLUMBUS — Approximately $2.4 million in H2Ohio grant assistance has been awarded to help 53 public water systems take the first step toward removing and replacing lead water pipes. Among the recipients are Mansfield, which was awarded $50,000, and Ontario, which will receive $31,000.The 53 lead pipe mapping projects will take place in communities in 37 counties. The maximum amount of funding is $50,000.

Today, most water service lines are copper or galvanized iron, but an estimated 6.1 million lead water lines remain across the nation. Lead primarily enters drinking water when materials containing lead in water distribution systems and household plumbing corrode.

Lead-based paint and its dust are the most common source of lead poisoning, but lead in drinking water can significantly increase a person’s total lead exposure. While lead poisoning can affect individuals of all ages, children are at greatest risk. Children’s bodies absorb lead more efficiently than adults, and they are less able than adults to detoxify their bodies of lead.

Portions of two Mansfield streets closed

Boals Avenue, from Abbott Drive to Grace Street, and Pomerene Road, from Garfield Avenue to Mill Road, are closed for water main repairs. They are set to reopen by the end of the workday Friday.

'Rocky Horror Picture Show' at the Renaissance Theatre Saturday

For the third year in a row, the Renaissance continues its Halloween tradition of showing "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" on the big screen.

Following the showing, guests are invited to an afterparty at Dan Lew Exchange. Your ticket to Rocky Horror will grant you admission to all three parties taking place at Dan Lew: Octoberfest Beer Tasting, 33 Forever Self Expression Party, and the China Club Halloween Karaoke Reunion.

Tickets are $13 and can be purchased online or at the door. For more information, visit rentickets.org, or call the box office at 419-522-2726.

Haunted barn, hayride, and dance with cake walk to benefit 33 Forever

A haunted barn and hayride will be held Friday and Saturday at 710 Vanderbilt Road in Mansfield to benefit 33 Forever, a local organization that helps those with depression, anxiety and other related disorders.

The event will also include a Fall Fun Barn Dance with a cake walk from 7 - 10 p.m. In addition there will be crafts, cider donuts, sandwiches and other fall treats available for purchase.

All proceeds will go to 33 Forever.

This article originally appeared on Mansfield News Journal: Mansfield and Ontario awarded H2Ohio lead line mapping grants