LYONS — The Wayne County Department of Social Services launched the Child Advocacy Center in October 2021 with considerable excitement for its role in helping families that experience child abuse.
The prolonged hot and dry conditions that have lingered across Northeast Ohio leaves the area and much of the state of Ohio on the verge of a drought declaration.
Some of the local county offices that handle HEAP applications say staffing shortages are putting them behind in processing HEAP applications this winter. In the meantime, those who normally qualify for the Home Energy Assistance Program, are trying to keep up with their bills.