BUSINESS UPDATES | Benefactors get look at Boardman school’s outdoor classroom space
BOARDMAN — Glenwood Junior High School science teacher Eric Diefenderfer recently invited Mahoning County commissioners and representatives from Sam's Club to see the outdoor classroom space that their donations helped to build.
The project, which cost more than $8,200, was completed by the start of the school year. County commissioners contributed more than $2,300 in CARES Act funds, and Sam's Club donated 1,000 to buy materials. A $3,900 grant from the nonprofit GPD Foundation of Akron helped pay for fencing and landscaping.
"We also received help from family and friends through Donors Choose donations, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation," Diefenderfer said in a news release. "A project like this costs more than you might think, but we were blessed to have it finished by this fall as the weather was great for the entire first nine weeks."
Glenwood students helped to construct the turtle's terrarium and built raised garden beds to plant wildflowers. Seventh-grader Tanner Dravecky helped Diefenderfer build the shed that will store equipment during winter.
A Jackery solar panel and portable power station was purchased from a grant through the Alternative Fuel Foundation. It will charge student devices and power an outdoor projector for classroom use.
Medici Museum of Art to celebrate grand opening
HOWLAND — The Medici Museum of Art, 9350 E. Market St., will celebrate its grand opening under the Medici name at 5 p.m. Friday.
The event is open to the public and will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
The Medici Museum of Art is currently hosting the Boy Scouts of America Collection, including numerous works by Norman Rockwell and other painters and illustrators, including Walt Disney, Carl Clemens Mortiz Rungius, Howard Chandler Christy and Joseph Christian Leyendecker.
The museum is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.
3 ESCEO board members re-elected
CANFIELD — Three board members renewed their terms of service for the Educational Service Center of Eastern Ohio after last week's elections.
Kathi McNabb Welsh, Richard S. Scarsella and Jeff Good all were successfully re-elected to the governing board of the ESCEO.
McNabb Welsh began serving on the board in 2003. She is the current president. Scarsella joined the board in 2006. He is the current vice president. Good became a board member in 2018.
"We're grateful for the leadership and support these individuals bring to our board," Traci Hostetler, ESCEO superintendent, said in a news release. "Their experience and knowledge are an invaluable resource for our organization and our team, guiding and supporting us as we serve students, staff, school districts and families throughout the region. We look forward to continued progress and innovation with these individuals returning as a resource and support."
Northeast Ohio McDonald's restaurants raise $146K for charity
CLEVELAND — A special promotion created by Northeast Ohio McDonald's owner/operators raised nearly $146,000 for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northeast Ohio.
From May 31 through September 6, 10 cents from each frozen carbonated beverage or Minute Maid slushie sold at local McDonald's restaurants was donated to support the families and children served by RMHC NEO programs.
"The funding from this extra promotion couldn't come at a better time. We continue to experience budget challenges due to COVID-19, and families with ill or injured children need our services more than ever," Craig Wilson, CEO of RMHC NEO, said in a news release. "We are beyond grateful for the support of McDonald's owner/operators and customers."
Gasoline prices increase 15 cents in Northeast Ohio
YOUNGSTOWN — The average price for gasoline across Northeast Ohio is 15 cents higher this week at $3.31 per gallon, according to AAA East Central's Gas Price Report.
The average price for unleaded self-service gasoline in the Youngstown area is $3.27 per gallon.
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This story was originally published November 10, 2021 at 5:11 AM with the headline "BUSINESS UPDATES | Benefactors get look at Boardman school’s outdoor classroom space."