Wyandot Public Health News

Wyandot: Work together to end drunk driving

UPPER SANDUSKY, Ohio — From Aug. 15 through Sept. 1, the Wyandot County Safe Communities Coalition will be working alongside local law enforcement for the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over high-visibility enforcement campaign. The goal is to deter impaired driving and prevent the tragedies seen during previous Labor Day weekends nationwide from happening on […]

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Well water sampling encouraged for Carey residents living along 'Poverty Run' Creek

UPPER SANDUSKY, Ohio — As part of ongoing clean-up efforts of a creek discolored by an excess of hog waste fertilizer east of Carey known as Poverty Run, residents in the affected areas are encouraged to have their wells tested for potential contamination. Most at risk of contamination are the wells directly next to the […]

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Hog waste fertilizer connected to discolored creek in Carey

Wyandot County Public Health is aware of a “purple” color in a creek east of Carey known as Poverty Run in the area of County Highway 16 and Township Highway 105.

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West Nile virus-positive mosquito samples identified in Carey, Ohio

UPPER SANDUSKY, Ohio — Wyandot County Public Health has identified two positive West Nile virus samples during the mosquito trapping season as of Aug. 11. The WNV positive samples were collected on July 2, 2025, and July 23, 2025, at the Carey Wastewater Treatment plant and confirmed positive on Aug. 6 by the Ohio Department of […]

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Friday Fun Fest offers free night of fun for whole family on Aug. 8

UPPER SANDUSKY, Ohio – Squeeze the most out of the last nights of summer fun at the fourth annual Friday Fun Fest from 4-7 p.m. Aug. 8, 2025, at Harrison Smith Park in Upper Sandusky. The Friday Fun Fest is an event put on by the Wyandot County Family and Children First Council and Wyandot […]

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Measles Cases and Outbreaks | Measles (Rubeola)

As of December 31, 2024, a total of 285 measles cases were reported by 33 jurisdictions: Arizona, California, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York City, New York State, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, […]

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July 2025 Wyandot Traffic Fatalities Update

The Wyandot County Safe Communities Coalition has reported one traffic fatality on Wyandot County roadways in the second quarter of 2025, April 1 through June 30. In the same time period in 2024 there were zero fatalities. The period between Memorial Day and Labor Day is known as the 100 deadliest days of summer because […]

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Ohio expands driver's education requirement to new drivers under 21

With the signing of Ohio's biennial budget, state law requirements are changing for driver training requiring more Ohioans to receive the training they need to be safer drivers. The budget goes into effect 90 days from when it was signed, which means beginning September 30, 2025, new drivers aged 18, 19, and 20 will have to […]

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DRINKING WATER WARNING

Contaminants may have entered the Village of Nevada water supply only on the area listed below. All other areas are safe to use. BOIL YOUR WATER BEFORE USING OR USE BOTTLED WATER Due to a water main break or depressurization, contaminants that may cause illness in people may have entered the water supply. A boil […]

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Screening for Autism Spectrum Disorder | Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Developmental monitoring Developmental monitoring is an active, ongoing process of watching a child grow and encouraging conversations between parents and providers about a child's skills and abilities. Developmental monitoring involves observing how your child grows and whether your child meets the typical developmental milestones, or skills that most children reach by a certain age, in […]

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