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Mental health board meets Tuesday to talk about merger
The special meeting is Tuesday at 5 p.m. and will be shown on Zoom.
He said he thought his mental health board may pass a resolution Tuesday to go ahead with the merger.
Erie s withdrawal prompted exploration of change
The Erie County commissioners voted April 21 to withdraw from the Mental Health and Recovery Board of Erie and Ottawa Counties.
The Ottawa County commissioners issued a release after that decision and announced they are exploring options with other mental health and recovery boards with the possibility of enhancing and improving services provided to citizens.
Ottawa County mental health board looking at options after split
PORT CLINTON - Ottawa County s mental health board is considering its options and has reached out to the Mental Health and Recovery Board of Seneca, Sandusky and Wyandot Counties after the break up of its alliance with Erie County s mental health board.
Ottawa County Commissioner Mark Stahl said Thursday the county was considering whether to stay alone with a single mental health board or join the Sandusky/Seneca/Wyandot board as a fourth county in that organization. We re looking to spread the administrative costs out, Stahl said.
Mircea Handru, executive director of the Mental Health and Recovery Board of Seneca, Sandusky and Wyandot Counties, could not be reached for comment Monday.
News Briefs: Fremont NAACP to hold elections
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Fremont NAACP to hold virtual election
FREMONT- The Fremont Unit 3217 of the NAACP it will hold its virtual election of officers in April. Anyone wishing to be added to the Nominations Slate should call 770-821-8808. Individuals can express interest in all positions including executive board. Details will provided in March.
Oak Harbor chamber plans Easter Egg Hunt
OAK HARBOR - The Oak Harbor Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Easter Egg Hunt at 2 p.m. March 27.
The event will begin in Adolphus Kraemer Park at the Log Cabin with an Easter Egg Hunt, followed by a candy hunt downtown. Attendees must follow the guidelines for masks and social distancing. The event is free to the public and open to children ages 12 and under. For more information contact the chamber office at 419-898-0479.