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More than 34,000 Stark County residents have received at least the first jab of the COVID-19 vaccine.
But they shouldn t throw away those masks quite yet. Local health departments are encouraging vaccinated folks to continue practicing social distancing, washing their hands, wearing a mask, and avoiding crowds until more people have a chance to get the shot. The vaccine is not a free pass, said Chris Cugini, communication specialist with the Stark County Health Department.
Even though the county s latest COVID-19 data is promising, this is still a critical time, he said. We realize how difficult this has been for so many people, but we ve all made those sacrifices, and we don t want to ruin those sacrifices we ve made, he added.
If you are eligible, or soon will be, here s how to register for a vaccine:
Stark County Health Department:
The Stark County Health Department serves residents of Bethlehem Township, Canton Township, Jackson Township, Lake Township, Lawrence Township, Lexington Township, Marlboro Township, Nimishillen Township, Osnaburg Township, Paris Township, Perry Township, Pike Township, Plain Township, Sandy Township, Sugar Creek Township, Tuscarawas Township, Washington Township, Beach City, Brewster, East Canton, Hartville, Hills and Dales, Magnolia, Meyers Lake, Minerva, Navarre, Waynesburg, Wilmot, Canal Fulton, Louisville and North Canton.
If you are eligible for the vaccine, you can register for upcoming clinics online at s.alchemer.com/s3/starkhealth or by phone at 330-353-9010. You ll be asked to leave a message.
Dubois / Sandy Twp. Merger Update 6:50 pm
After voting to move forward with a consolidation study last January, DuBois City Manager Herm Suplizio said they’re making progress.
“Shawn Arbaugh, Sandy Township Manager and I have been working on it probably I’d say weekly getting the information to the people that are doing the consolidation study,” he said.
The study which was conducted by the Pennsylvania Economy League takes a look at both municipalities’ financials and the efficiency of consolidating
Before anything moves forward, Suplizio said residents in Sandy Township and DuBois will have a voice in this.
“We’re not saying that it’s pro-consolidation or not to consolidate, what we’re saying is that we want to get all the information out there so that people can make an educated decision,” he said.