Lake County Connections

01/10/2025

Does your home have a Home Sewage Treatment System (septic system)? Septic tanks are designed to allow wastewater to settle and separate into layers so that solids do not bypass the tank and clog the soil absorption component (eg. leach lines) downstream, which acts as a final “filter.” Unlike the synthetic filters we encounter in most of the rest of life, this “filter” cannot be cleaned; once the soil can no longer take water, often the only solution is replacement, which can be very expensive. That is why it is so important to pump the accumulated solids from your tank regularly (every 3-5 years). If you are unsure when your tank was last pumped or have other questions about your system design or maintenance, please call us at (440) 350-2543. A list of Lake county-registered pumpers can be found at https://www.lcghd.org/om-program/ .

10/10/2024

Content will no longer be posted on Lake County Connections Facebook and Instagram social media pages. Connections will continue as a Senior Outreach program and continue to engage with Lake County seniors. Look for senior focused content on the Lake County General Health District social media pages.

09/11/2024

Never forget.

09/10/2024

Final Reminder!!: Will you be at the Support Our Seniors All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast on Sunday September, 15th?🥞Presale tickets are available ($10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under) at any Lake County Senior Center, Council on Aging, or Lifeline.

Pancake Breakfast: Sunday, September 15 at 9am-noon at the Willowick Senior Center.

09/07/2024

One more chance! Hazardous waste - Special Collections: September 21st at the Lake County Fairgrounds (1301 Mentor Ave., Painesville Twp.) at 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Did you know it only takes a quart of motor oil from your car to make an oil slick many acres in size? Anything rinsed from a garage floor or driveway, or dump down a storm drain will flow to Lake Erie untreated and can be harmful to the aquatic life that lives there. To prevent that rainbow sheen in the creek near your house, always properly dispose of used motor oil, never dump oil in a storm drain, and fix any leaks on your car. Also, use absorbents like rags or kitty litter to soak up any leaks and spills before the rain carries it away. Check with our area auto part stores to accept your used motor oil for disposal. Other chemicals like left-over solvents, pesticides, and paints can be taken to the Lake County Fairgrounds in June 1st and September 21st during the 2024 Lake County Solid Waste District Special Collection Event.

08/29/2024

Please join us on Tuesday, September 24th, for a free community event. Falls Prevention and a Flu Vaccine Clinic in partnership with University Hospitals. Call 440-205-8111x223 for more information.

08/29/2024

Information about the HEAP Summer Crisis Program

08/27/2024

🌡️Lake County is expected to see more high temperatures before the summer is over, so be sure you know how to avoid heat illness. Follow the tips at the link to avoid heat illness https://www.cdc.gov/extreme-heat/prevention/index.html. If you work outside, or have to be outside as part of your day-to-day living, be sure to pay attention to your body and use these tips:
- Stay hydrated
- Wear sunscreen (SPF 15 or higher)
- Rest often in shaded/cool areas
- Wear loose, lightweight clothing
- Wear a hat and sunglasses

08/26/2024

For over 25 years, Lifeline's Rental Assistance Program, in partnership with Lake County Planning & Community Development, has helped Lake Co. residents secure safe and affordable rental housing through assistance with security deposits and first month rent payments! Check out our flier for more details or contact us at 440-354-2148.

We now offer this program in Geauga County as well! Geauga County residents can contact Karen at 440-251-2781.

08/25/2024

Reminder: Will you be at the Support Our Seniors All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast on Sunday September, 15th?🥞Presale tickets are available ($10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under) at any Lake County Senior Center, Council on Aging, or Lifeline.

Pancake Breakfast: Sunday, September 15 at 9am-noon at the Willowick Senior Center.

08/14/2024

Will you be at the Support Our Seniors All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast on Sunday September, 15th?🥞Presale tickets are available ($10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under) at any Lake County Senior Center, Council on Aging, or Lifeline.

Pancake Breakfast: Sunday, September 15 at 9am-noon at the Willowick Senior Center.

08/07/2024

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Waste Management collection has been cancelled in the city of Mentor for today, August 7, 2024, due to last night’s storms.

Today's scheduled pickup will be serviced tomorrow. Collections will be delayed one day each this week.