Commissioner Brooks, County Win Awards
Franklin County Commissioner Paula Brooks received the Public Servant of the Year award from Community Shares of Mid Ohio at the Strengthening Community Award Ceremony held August 18 at COSI. Commissioner Brooks was recognized for her leadership as Chairperson of the 2009 Franklin County Combined Charitable Campaign. Community Shares also awarded Franklin County with Employer of the Year for efforts in promoting its workplace charity campaign. Despite difficult economic conditions, County employees contributed over $360 thousand to local nonprofits. For details on these and other award recipients, click the link below.
Upcoming Events
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- Court of Appeals Docket
- Choose Your Partner Carefully
- Guidelines for Reporting Child Abuse
- Safe Havens for Infants
- Charitable Pharmacy of Central Ohio to Open
- Social Networking Links
- Foreclosure Assistance
- H1N1 Flu Vaccine Information
- Ohio Benefit Bank Online
- Pre-and Post-Primary Campaign Finance Reports Available
- Become a Mentor
- Construction Projects
- Columbus Clippers Schedule
- Master Gardener Info Line
from Board of Elections
The General Election is November 2. In-person absentee voting will take place at 280 E Broad Street in downtown Columbus. For registration deadlines, and the board-approved voting hours, click the link below.
from Board of Health
Low-cost rabies immunization clinics sponsored by the Franklin County Board of Health are a great opportunity to get your dog, cat, or ferret immunized. The cost is $5 per vaccination-cash only. Animals must be on a leash or in an animal carrier. The next scheduled clinic is September 17 at the Heritage Park shelter house in Westerville. Click the link below for details.
from Animal Control
Franklin County Animal Control is holding a back-to-school half price sale on dogs at the animal shelter. Adult dogs 6 months and older are $67. Seniors age 5 and up and "shelter favorites" are $42. The sale ends September 20th. Click the link below for details.
from Economic Development&Planning
The Westland Area Interim Development Framework offers community members, business owners and local leaders a unified common vision for anticipated development in the Westland Area. The framework was developed with community input and consultation with the Weston Development Partnership. Click the link below for details.
from Metro Parks
The fall edition of Metro Parks Parkscope is now available. This publication contains event schedules and feature stories that will help you get the most out of your Metro Parks. Click the link below for Parkscope in PDF format.
from Children Services
The Franklin County Children Services Resource Guide is a valuable directory of services for our families, social workers and community partners. The document is in PDF format, and many of the headings are linked to the web sites of the indicated organizations. Click the link below to download the guide.
from Board of Health
While summer brings lots of sun and fun, it also brings mosquitoes. These pests can put a damper on outdoor activities, but they're more than just nuisances-mosquitoes can carry diseases. The Franklin County Board of Health uses Integrated Pest Management (IPM) to reduce and control the mosquito population in Central Ohio. To learn about the mosquito control program, and what you can do to help, click the link below.
from Children Services
Child abuse is a terrible tragedy. Understanding its prevalence is an important step in combating it. Click the link below for statistics on child abuse in Franklin County, as well as contact information for Children Services.
from Children Services
Radio station WOSU recently aired a story on the efforts of Franklin County Children Services to fill out the ranks of mentors for children, with mainly African American men being sought. Click the link below for audio and a transcript of the broadcast.
from Municipal Court
An online payment option is now available at the Franklin County Municipal Court web site. You must first use Online Records Search to determine if your case is payable online. Click the link below for details.
from ADAMH
Many common misconceptions about mental illness can cause stigma that prevents people from getting the help they need. Click the link below to test your knowledge with an online quiz.
from Metro Parks
Online maps of the parks in the Franklin County Metro Parks system are available online. Plan your outing to a Metro Park today! Click on the agency link to access the maps.
As the summer wanes and school ramps up, use these beautiful days to nurture the love of nature in your children. Research is increasingly showing both the mental and physical health benefits of unstructured play outdoors. Studies also show these benefits for adults who spend time in nature. Make use of city, Metro Parks, and our state and national park systems. Have you paddled the Darby yet? Visit the links below for more ideas.
- Franklin County Physical Activity Plan
- America's Great Outdoors Initiative
- Leave No Child Indoors
- Be Out There
- Let's Move
To learn more about these and other conservation practices, visit Franklin Soil and Water's web page or sign up for their quarterly newsletter by Phone:614-486-9613 or Email: scollins@franklinswcd.org.
from Children Services
Check out our coloring and activity book featuring Ted D. Bear, the agency's mascot. This book is a fun way to teach children how to stay safe. Click the link below to download the book.