The Running Waters District will honor Ralph Mahalak Jr. at its Distinguished Citizens Dinner at 6 p.m. Nov. 5 at Angelo’s Northwood Villa, 6630 S. Dixie Hwy. in Erie, according to a community announcement.
The event recognizes Mahalak, an automotive businessman and community supporter. Mahalak began his automotive career at Monroe Dodge, which his father, Ralph Mahalak Sr., founded in 1966. Mahalak started working there in the early 1980s and later joined his three brothers in expanding the family business…