Briefs: Road closing, Shelby Democrats, Marvin Memorial Library, Cleo Redd Fisher Museum
One road to close, another one opens
Lucas-Perrysville Road, between Trumpower and Wentz Roads in Monroe Township, will be closed starting Monday 60 days, weather permitting. The closure will allow for a bridge replacement project.
Marion Avenue Road, between Lexington-Ontario and Sheirer roads in Troy Township, is now open. The road was closed for a culvert repair.
Shelby Democrats to meet Thursday
SHELBY — Voters throughout Richland County on May 2 will see an issue to renew a five-year, 0.8 mill property tax for the maintenance and operation of Dayspring Assisted Living. Members of the Shelby Area Democratic Club will hear a presentation from Dayspring Executive Director Michelle Swank at their monthly meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday in the Sutter-Roush Room, 23 E. Main St.
Democrats and people of goodwill are invited to attend.
The gathering will be both in person and via Zoom. Those who wish to attend via Zoom should send a request for the link to shelbydems@yahoo.com by noon Thursday.
Shelby library to host event to mark National Library Week
SHELBY — Marvin Memorial Library, 29 W. Whitney Ave., will celebrate National Library Week April 24-28. The week kicks off with a Tea Party at 5 p.m. April 24. The event is for adults only. Donations will go to the Friends of Marvin Memorial Library.
To reserve a spot, call the library at 419-347-5576.
History of CCC work in Mohican Forest focus of museum talk
LOUDONVILLE — The Cleo Redd Fisher Museum, 203 E. Main St., will close out its Speaker Series with a look at the history and legacy of Camp Mohican and the Civilian Conservation Corps effort in Mohican State Forest. The program is slated for 7 p.m. Monday.
The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) was a work relief program that gave millions of young men employment on environmental projects during the Great Depression and helped to shape the modern national and state park systems. Among the first camps established was Camp Mohican.
Museum Curator Kenny Libben will delve into the history of the CCC with the help of original documents, photographs and interviews from camp residents.
The program is free and open to the public. For more information, visit crfmuseum.com or call 419-994-4050.
Upcoming meetings:
● Pioneer Career & Technology Center Board of Education, 7 p.m., Monday, Board of Education conference room, 27 Ryan Road, Shelby
● Shelby City Council, 7 p.m., Monday, Shelby Justice Center, 29 Mack Ave., Shelby
● Mansfield City Council Claims Committee, 6:55 p.m., Tuesday, Municipal Building, 30 N. Diamond St., Mansfield
● Mansfield City Council Caucus/Council, 7 p.m., Tuesday, Municipal Building, 30 N. Diamond St., Mansfield
This article originally appeared on Mansfield News Journal: Richland County bridge project, library tea party and meetings
