Summer sun and bug protection tips from a pharmacist
Pharmacist Leah Belcher from Elkton Family Pharmacy offers practical guidance for safe summer living. The column covers sun safety including SPF 30 sunscreen and avoiding peak heat hours, plus bite care for mosquitoes and ticks, proper removal, and when to seek medical attention for infections or systemic reactions. It notes tick risks for Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and provides DEET use tips.
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Elkton council ponders budget and utility rate hikes
Second reading of the new fiscal year budget is set for June 27 as Elkton faces higher utility rates after previous increases. The council considered rates tied to the Consumer Price Index, questioned sewer plant costs with Inboden Environmental Services, and eyed dedicating cigarette taxes to curb utility costs while hearing news of a potential gift of land for the community center and a stone sign design for U.S. 33 from Councilman Joshua Gooden.
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East Rockingham launches 5K 10K Trail Run Series
The inaugural East Rockingham Trail Running Series starts Sunday July 7 at 8:30 a.m. on Elkton area trails behind the Elkton Area Community Center. Five races run July 7, Aug 4, Sept 8, Oct 20 and Nov 4, with T-shirt and series options. Registration at the EACC opens 6:30 a.m. Race entries cost $15 per race or $60 for the series. call 298-8730 for details.
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Wednesday Tennis Play Set at East Rockingham High
The Page Valley Community Tennis Association began hosting pick up games at 6 p.m. each Wednesday at East Rockingham High School in Elkton. Everyone is welcome to attend. Call Kirk Comer at 7421323 for details.
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Page Valley Community Tennis Association
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Elkton
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