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NEW SERVICE BEGINNING THE WEEK OF MAY 15 TH Lab work
( Must call for an appointment , 740-622-2999 )
Other Clinic Services :
• Child / Adult Immunizations
• Lead and Iron Screenings
• Hearing and Vision Screenings
• Allergy Shots ( must have physician order )
637 Chestnut St . • Coshocton OH 43812 740 622-1426
www . coshoctoncounty . net / health
• Vitamin B12 Shots
( must have physician order )
• TB Skin Tests
• Pregnancy Tests
• Prenatal Clinic
( provides comprehensive Obstetric care )
Call the Maternal & Child Health Center / Adult Health Clinic for more information or to schedule an appointment 740-622-2999
Visit us at our new location : 637 Chestnut Street , Coshocton , Oh 43812
VISIT WIC AND DISTRICT HEALTH AT OUR NEW LOCATION
Take Stop the Bleed training
National Stop the Bleed Day will take place Thursday , May 25 , and Genesis Trauma is partnering with the Zanesville-Muskingum County Health Department and Genesis Community Ambulance to host multiple free Stop the Bleed training classes .
The training teaches techniques to control lifethreatening bleeding . The classes will be at Genesis Hospital in meeting room E from 9-10:30 a . m ., 11 a . m . to 12:30 p . m ., 2-3:30 p . m . and 5-6:30 p . m .
P a r t i c i p a n t s w i l l receive a free tourniquet . Registration is required by visiting www . genesishcs . org and clicking Your Health , Classes & Events and Stop the Bleed . Space is limited , so register early .
Voters said no to the children services levy
By Josie Sellers
Only 11.71 % of the total registered voters turned out for Coshocton County ’ s primary election on May 2 .
Republicans who voted selected Tom Heading to represent them in November on the ballot for the position of Coshocton mayor . Heading defeated Stan Braxton 533-148 .
“ I am honored to have the support of the Republican Party in Coshocton County for my run for mayor of Coshocton . Although voter turnout was less than expected , having so many active voters choose me is truly a blessing ,” Heading said . “ Stan Braxton and I met in January and agreed to run campaigns to model civil discourse . Stan will continue to do good work in Coshocton , especially with the food pantry at the Upper Room Assembly on Vine Street . Stan and I successfully set a positive example for our fellow citizens . I ’ m proud to support his efforts and invite everyone to join him at
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Only 11.71 % of the total registered voters turned out for Coshocton County ’ s primary election on May 2 .
the Upper Room Assembly to help those in need .
“ Volunteers are still needed on the third Wednesday at noon . Contact the church for details . I thank God , my wife Caroline and everyone who has been supportive so far . The primary election is just the first step in a long campaign . We must continue to do our part and encourage others to do the same . We must be active citizens and participate in the democratic process . Our individual actions can make a difference and create a better Coshocton .”
Voters chose to pass the proposed substitute tax levy for Coshocton City School District . It received 483 yes votes versus 466 no votes .
However , the additional proposed tax levy for children services did not pass . It failed 1,491-888 .
“ We will continue to explore all options for funding that are available ,” said Jed McCoy , director of the Coshocton County Department of Job & Family Services . “ Coshocton County JFS will continue to have conversations with our local elected officials as well as with our state senator and Ohio House representative to advocate for additional funding or solutions to assist in covering the costs for the placement crisis . This crisis goes well beyond Coshocton as it is a state and national issue . We will continue to serve the youth of our community to the best of our abilities now and moving forward .”
McCoy said at this time there are no formal decisions or plans made to place something on the ballot in November .
“ We are exploring all options and will determine the best course of action in the coming months ,” he said .