Area news in brief for March 7
STARK STATE – Prospective students are invited to Stark State College’s open houses, set for 5-7 p.m. March 21 on main campus at 6200 Frank Ave. NW in Jackson Township; and March 27 at Stark State College Akron, 360 Perkins St. Participants will learn about financial aid and the admissions process. They can talk with faculty and staff about associate degrees and certificates and take a tour. High school seniors are invited to attend an informational session prior to the event at 4:30 p.m. to learn more. For more information, go to starkstate.edu/openhouse, call 330-494-6170 or email admissions@starkstate.edu.
COVID GUIDELINES – Carroll County General Health District has shared information regarding new guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention about COVID-19. The federal agency streamlined recommendations for dealing with common respiratory viral illnesses, including COVID-19. As a part of this guidance, CDC and the Ohio Department of Health continue to recommend core prevention strategies such as staying up to date on vaccinations, practicing good hygiene, taking steps for cleaner air, and staying home when sick. Individuals can return to normal activities when symptoms have been getting better for 24 hours. Individuals who had a fever can resume normal activities when the fever has been gone for at least 24 hours (without the use of fever-reducing medicines). Once people return to normal activities, they should take enhanced precautions for the next five days, including wearing a well-fitting mask when able, keeping a distance from others, and using available test methods to inform individual actions. This updated guidance does not apply to healthcare settings.
SOUP SALE – Mile Branch Grange plans its monthly drive-thru soup sale from 4 to 6 p.m. March 14 at 495 Knox School Road in Knox Township. Soup costs $8 per quart. This month’s soups will be chicken noodle and chili. Preorders must be made by noon March 13. Call 330-821-8023 to reserve soup. Leave your name, phone number, type of soup and number of quarts and your soup will be waiting for you. Soup will be packaged and delivered directly to your car ready to heat when you get home.
SEBRING KINDERGARTEN – Sebring Local Schools plans its kindergarten registration and screening event for March 25 at B.L. Miller Elementary School. Call elementary secretary Mrs. Harlan at 330-938-2025 to set up your child’s appointment. Students must be 5 years old by Sept. 30, 2024, to be eligible for registration. Appointments will take about an hour and will include the assessment of a child’s current basic skills by a kindergarten teacher, as well as a screening for speech, hearing and vision. Parents must bring their child’s birth certificate, immunizations records, Social Security card, proof of residency, and custody papers, if applicable. Open enrollment is available for families who live outside of the district. Parents must apply by completing an open enrollment application, which will be available this month. Contact the district office at 330-938-6165 for more information.
This article originally appeared on The Alliance Review: Alliance-area news in brief for March 7
