Briefs: City of Mansfield seeks Christmas tree

Christmas tree donation requested for the Carrousel Park

The City of Mansfield is once again looking for a live Christmas tree to place on display at the Carrousel Park located in downtown Mansfield. If you have an evergreen tree you would like to donate, please contact the Mansfield Street Department at 419-755-9803. Trees located within city limits are preferred.

The city is requesting the tree be at least 30 feet in height. It must be accessible to the handling of equipment. Upon removal of the tree the City Street Department will grind the stump and repair any damage caused to the lawn.

Portion of South Home Road closed

South Home Road from Park Avenue West to Harding Avenue is closed for water main repairs. The road closed Tuesday morning and is expected to reopen Friday. Traffic is advised to plan an alternate route to avoid possible delays.

Summer crisis program ends Sept. 30

Friday is the deadline for income-eligible Ohioans to apply for the Home Energy Assistance Summer Crisis Program, which helps pay for summer electric bills or central air conditioning repairs.

Richland County residents must schedule an appointment with the Community Action Commission of Erie, Huron and Richland Counties (CACEHR) by calling 419-901-9439.

Last year more than 629 families in the three counties were assisted through this program.

For more information, call the Richland County CACEHR office at 419-589-2520 or visit energyhelp.ohio.gov.

Richland Rural Life Center to host chicken dinner Saturday

The Richland Rural Life Center will hold its annual chicken dinner from 4-6 p.m. Saturday at the center, 969 E. Crall Road, Mansfield. The dinner includes a half chicken portion slow-cooked over an open pit, buttered parsley potatoes or au gratin potatoes, old fashioned slaw salad or applesauce, dinner roll, beverage and a scoop of homemade vanilla ice cream.

Adult meals are $12 and meals are also available for seniors and children (10 and under) for $7 (1/4 chicken). Carry-out meals will be available. Extra chicken halves are $5. Homemade ice cream quarts are available for $4

The center is a nonprofit organization that supports 4-H and Boy/Cub Scout troops. Proceeds from dinners and events help maintain the land and facilities.

Call 419-544-2418 for more information.

Upcoming meeting:

● Shelby City Council Committee of the Whole, 3:30 p.m., Thursday, Shelby Fire Department, 40 High School Ave., Shelby