Monroe County Board Of Developmental Disabilities

06/18/2026

06/16/2026

Monroe Teamwork Advocacy Day part 2

06/16/2026

Monroe Teamwork Advocacy June Meeting.
A big Thank you to Kathleen for bringing doughnuts for everyone "WOW", Walter Russell for bringing the Monroe County Bicentennial Bell for everyone to see "WOW", and to Helen Ruby Ward for sharing her copy of The Declaration of Independence with us "WOW". And a special thanks to Michelle Black who is our Advocacy Advisor. Great Day!!!!!!!!

06/16/2026

Tick season is here. Check out these helpful tips on how to protect yourselves from ticks and how to remove them when you're out enjoying your Ohio State Parks, Ohio Division of Wildlife areas, Ohio Division of Natural Areas and Preserves state nature preserves and Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry state forests!

Tick bite prevention:
➡️ Know when and were to expect ticks and use repellents according to labels.
➡️ Tuck your pants into your socks and boots and tuck your shirt into your pants.
➡️ Check yourself, family and pets regularly and remove ticks immediately.

How to remove a tick:
➡️ Don't panic.
➡️ Use tweezers to remove the entire tick, including the mouth.
➡️ Monitor your health the following days for any symptoms.

Learn more about ticks in Ohio here: https://bit.ly/430wkJ1