Medina County reports first confirmed monkeypox case
Medina County Health Department confirms the county's first monkeypox case as of Monday. The CDC lists 7,510 U S cases and 45 in Ohio. health officials urge monitoring for symptoms and avoiding close contact with rash. Vaccines offered to exposed individuals. risk to public remains low. Contact reporter Sara Crawford for details.
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Wadsworth proposes exemptions to snow removal rules
Wadsworth officials consider changing sidewalk enforcement for snow and ice at property sites. Law Director Tom Morris outlined exemptions for age, disability, and financial hardship, with city removal and charges possible if owners do not comply. Applications must be filed before snow season, and council may amend the plan after initial reading. The next Public Safety Committee meeting is set for Wednesday and the council for Sept. 6.
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Medina County Public Transit Seeks Community Input Survey
Medina The Medina County Public Transit Depart ment invites residents to complete a public survey as part of a contingency plan for future services. MCPT Director Shannon Rine aims for broad participation to shape transit needs, with a Wadsworth pilot program planned to test ideas and increase public exposure. The survey covers demographics trip purpose and travel days, and is available at ohmplanning.typeform.com/MCPTPlan.
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Fire departments run mock HVAC failure drill at Pearlview
Brunswick and Brunswick Hills fire departments conducted a successful mock drill at Pearlview Rehab & Wellness Center simulating HVAC failure and extreme heat to test emergency readiness. Administrator Kimberly Corrigan coordinated the drill and urged health care providers to plan for disasters as required by CMS conditions for payment.
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