Area news in brief for June 30

MOSQUITO SPRAYING – Alliance City Health Department plans mosquito spraying on Thursday in city parks, water and wastewater treatment plants and areas adjacent to the Mahoning River. Spraying will be 8 p.m. to 11 pm. Low temperatures, rain or wind could postpone spraying. Beekeepers are advised to protect their hives and those with respiratory problems may choose to stay inside. Health Department officials advised residents to avoid outdoor activities between dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active; to wear long pants, long-sleeved shirts, shoes and socks; use EPA-registered mosquito repellent and follow the label directions; and to install or repair screens on windows and doors to keep mosquitoes out of your home. Also advised is for residents to remove all discarded tires and other water-holding containers; be sure all roof gutters are clean and drain properly; clean and chlorinate pools, outdoor saunas and hot tubs; and change water in bird baths weekly. For more information, contact the health department at 330-821-7373.     

AULTMAN COLLEGE – Aultman College plans a preview day at 6 p.m. July 13 at its facility next to Aultman Hospital, at Dartmouth Avenue and Seventh Street SW in Canton. The event includes tours of college facilities and classrooms, the opportunity to meet with students, faculty and staff and presentations about the various programs in nursing, radiography, social work, medical assisting and the health sciences, as well as College Credit Plus for high school students. The event is free, but reservations are required at www.aultmancollege.edu/open-house.

SEBRING LOCAL – Sebring Local Schools Board of Education plans a special board meeting at 7:30 a.m. Thursday in the administration offices for the purpose of approving fiscal year-end numbers, hiring public employees and approving student handbooks.

VACCINE CLINIC – Mahoning County Public Health plans a COVID-19 pediatric vaccination clinic for children ages 6 months to 4 years. The clinic will be 1 to 4 p.m. July 7 at the health department’s office at 50 Westchester Drive in Youngstown. The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine will be distributed. Appointments can be made by calling 330-270-2855, Option 3. Parents or legal guardians are to bring their ID. Walk-ins will not be accepted. A parent or legal guardian must be present with the child during their scheduled appointment.

PANTRY HOLIDAY – Alliance Community Pantry will be closed Monday in observance of the Fourth of July.

SEBRING PLANNING – Village of Sebring Planning Commission will meet at 6 p.m. July 7. Among items to be handled during the meeting are a review of new rules for the board, and the selection of a secretary for the board.