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Indian Lake State Park set to reopen on March 29

Posted by Staff on March 28, 2024 - 6:00am

Fox Island to remain closed; additional no wake buoys added for safety

COLUMBUS__Governor Mike DeWine announced that Indian Lake State Park will re-open on Friday, March 29 following damage from the tornado and severe storms that struck Logan County on March 14. Thanks to the unwavering dedication of ODNR staff, local community members, and volunteer groups from across Ohio, this beloved recreation destination is ready to welcome back visitors well ahead of start of the summer season.

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Allen County begins lead poisoning awareness campaign

Posted by Paula Scott on March 28, 2024 - 6:00am

For more information, visit www.ODH.Ohio.gov/Lead/ or contact Allen County Public Health at 419-228-4457.

Childhood lead poisoning is considered the most preventable environmental disease among young children, yet thousands of children get lead poisoning each year across the United States.

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Black jelly beans, a health risk?

Posted by Staff on March 28, 2024 - 6:00am

By Karen L. Kier
Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU Healthwise Team

Easter baskets and candy will be here soon. The top three best selling Easter candies are Reese’s Milk Chocolate and Peanut Butter Egg, Kinder Joy Egg, and jelly beans. Besides the sugar and calorie content of these treats, what other dangers can lurk?

A bag of jelly beans is a wonderful array of colors, but the black jelly beans are often ignored. Why?

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