News Briefs

Lane closure on
Norden Road
Through Aug. 2, motorists can expect to experience a lane closure in the block of Norden Road between Navarre Avenue and Seaman Road.
The closure is necessary to permit Hank’s Plumbing & Heating Co., Inc. to install a new waterline along the east side of Norden Road. The contractor will be responsible for maintaining one lane of traffic through the work zone by using portable traffic signals.
This work is expected to be completed by 5 p.m. on Aug. 2.
Contact the Oregon Department of Public Service at 419- 698-7047 or by email at eng@oregonohio.org with any questions.

Ladies’ Formal Tea
Tickets are on sale for the Oregon-Jerusalem Historical Society’s Ladies’ Formal Tea, set for Tuesday, Sept. 17 from noon-2 p.m. at Brandville School Museum.
Local actress Lisa Gordon will portray Penny Chenery, owner of the 1973 Triple Crown winner, Secretariat. Attendees will hear Chenery’s story and enjoy a Kentucky Derby-inspired tea and lunch. The cost is $28 per person. RSVP by calling 419-902-5149. Payment is due with RSVP.

Road closures
planned
Two road projects in Ottawa County will require the full closure of the roads, according to the county engineer’s office.
The county has contracted with Vernon Nagel, Inc., to repair the bridge on Portage River South Road over Sugar Creek, between Hessville Road and State Rt. 590.
The bridge is scheduled to be closed July 29 through Sept. 27 and no through traffic will be permitted between Hessville Road and Rt. 590.
A detour route will be posted.
The Ohio Department of Transportation will repair the crossover on Elliston Trowbridge Rd and State Rt. 579.
To complete the work, Elliston Trowbridge Road will be closed to traffic between Walbridge East Road and Rt. 579 from July 22 through July 24.

Red Cross volunteers
deployed to Texas
Ten trained volunteers from the Northern Ohio Region of the American Red Cross are currently in Texas, helping people who were affected by Hurricane Beryl and the storm’s aftermath. They are among more than 500 Red Crossers who are working with Texas government officials and community partners to support mobile feeding and distribute relief supplies.
The Red Cross is focused on supporting the growing need for emergency shelter as Texans seek relief from extreme heat and massive power outages after Hurricane Beryl.
Red Cross volunteers will also help assess the residential damage in affected communities. This work will help to better understand what help families may need in the coming days and weeks. Beryl has caused significant damage, and the Red Cross will be with those affected in the weeks and months to come, helping them recover.
Volunteers are always needed to help people impacted by disasters. To learn more about becoming a Red Cross volunteer, visit redcross.org/volunteer.
A gift to Red Cross Disaster Relief enables the Red Cross to prepare for, respond to and help people recover from disasters big and small. Visit redcross.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS or text REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation.