Briefs: Aqua to begin water main flushing

Aqua flushing schedule

MARION - Aqua Ohio's Marion Division will conduct water main flushing this week between 8 a.m. and midnight. No interruptions in water service will occur, but customers may notice a drop in water pressure or temporary water discoloration. If tap water is discolored, allow it to run until clear; refrain from doing laundry.

Tuesday: Marion Williamsport Road and Hillman Ford Road, Bartram Avenue, Silver Street, Chester Street, Rose Avenue, Monroe Street, Leader Street, West Center Street, Fahey Street, Commercial Street, Silver Street, Oak Street, West Center Street, Canby Court, Campbell Street, Klerx Street, Chestnut Street and Owens Street. (Continued)

Wednesday: Oak Street, Mary Street, Universal Avenue, Catherine Avenue, West Fairground Street, North Prospect Street, West Mark Street, West Center Street, North Main Street, Wyandot Avenue, East Center Street and North State Street.

Thursday: North State Street, Fairview Street, Paula Drive, Libby Lane, Bryant Street, Harrison Street, Elk Street, Park Street, Bellevue Avenue, Narrow Street, Ballentine Avenue, Patterson Street and North Greenwood Street.

Friday: East Center Street, Sharpless Court, Dewolf Court, North Vine Street, McWilliams Court, East George Street, East Farming Street, East Mark Street East of Greenwood Street, Adams Street, Grant Street, Tyler Street, Polk Street, VanBuren Street, Kentucky Avenue, Jefferson Street north of RR Tracks, Richmond Avenue, Fairwood Avenue, Lynn Drive, Bahama Drive, Bimini Drive and Easy Street.

For questions, call Aqua's customer service center at 877-987-2781.

Upcoming meetings

• The monthly 169 Board Meeting of the Marion County Board of Developmental Disabilities will take place at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 10 at 2387 Harding Highway East, Marion.

• Marion County Family and Children First has planned full council meetings to take place at 10 a.m. at Marion Public Health, 181 S. Main St., Marion, on the following dates: Sept. 24; Dec. 10; Feb. 11, 2020; April 7, 2020; and June 16, 2020. For questions, call executive director Demudia Okojie at 740-223-3075.

• The GOAL Digital Academy Board meeting for Nov. 7th has been changed to take place at 7:30 a.m. Oct. 22 at The Tomorrow Center, 3700 County Road 168, Cardington.

Upcoming Red Cross blood drives

• 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 12 at American Legion Harold L. Bradley Post 584, 142 Olney Ave., Marion.

• 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 20 at Cardington Lincoln High School, 349 Chesterville Ave., Cardington.

• 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 21 at St. John's Lutheran Church, 6808 Ohio 314, Shauck.

• 1 to 7 p.m. Sept. 24 at Church of Christ, 322 Iberia St., Mount Gilead.

• 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 28 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 135 W. Main St., Waldo.