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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Wildlife Services, in collaboration with the Ohio Department of Health, will begin distributing vaccine baits in parts of Trumbull and Mahoning Counties, Ohio starting October 12. USDA continues to seek the public’s help as it works to determine the frequency of rabies in eastern Ohio raccoons. Anyone who encounters a raccoon that is sick-acting or behaving unusually is asked to report the animal...
Mayor Franklin talks to TIME MAGAZINE about the opportunities and challenges of the transition to electric vehicles with a particular focus on the Mahoning Valley.
MAYOR FRANKLIN AND THE CITY OF WARREN TO HOLD A JOINT PRESS CONFERENCE THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, AT 3:00 PM
Please be advised that there will be a joint press conference between Mayor Franklin, Trumbull County Combined Health District, Bon Secours Mercy Health, and Trumbull Regional Medical Center to provide data and heighten awareness for our residents as it relates to COVID-19 demographics, case rates, and the unvaccinated.
The Conference will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 23, 2021, at the Warren City Council Chambers, located at the Warren City Council Municipal Justice Building, First Floor, 141 South Street S.E. Warren, OH 44483
MAYOR FRANKLIN AND THE CITY OF WARREN TO HOST TOWN HALL MEETING FOR 6th WARD RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES TO DISCUSS $28 MILLION ARP FUND ALLOCATION
On Thursday, September 9, Mayor William D. Franklin, and the City of Warren will be hosting a Town Hall Meeting for residents of the 6th Ward community to discuss eligible uses and priorities for the City’s $28 million ARP local recovery fund allocation. The meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Trumbull Community Action Program (TCAP) building. 1230 Palmyra Rd SW, Warren.
The City is also requesting that Warren residents, business owners located within the city, and other stakeholders complete the data American Recovery Plan (ARP) Survey. Data gathered from this will be used to inform the City’s plan.
The United States Department of the Treasury released the guidelines for the Coronavirus State and Local Recovery Funds, intended to provide a substantial infusion of resources to help turn the tide on the pandemic, address its economic fallout, and lay the foundation for a strong and equitable recovery.
MAYOR FRANKLIN, CITY OF WARREN TO HOST TOWN HALL MEETING FOR COMMUNITY PARTNERS, NEIGHBORHOOD GROUPS, AND BUSINESSES TO DISCUSS $28 MILLION ARP FUND ALLOCATION
On Wednesday August 18th, Mayor William D. Franklin and the City of Warren will be hosting a Town Hall Meeting for City Council members, Department Heads, Community Partners, Neighborhood Groups, Local Businesses and Community Residents to discuss eligible uses and priorities for the City’s $28 million ARP local recovery fund allocation. The meeting will be held at 5:00 p.m. at Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave NW, Warren.
The City is also requesting that Warren residents, business owners located within the city, and other stakeholders complete the data American Recovery Plan (ARP) Survey. Data gathered from this will be used to inform the City’s plan.
The United States Department of the Treasury released the guidelines for the Coronavirus State and Local Recovery Funds, intended to provide a substantial infusion of resources to help turn the tide on the pandemic, address its economic fallout, and lay the foundation for a strong and equitable recovery.
Effective September 1, 2021 sanitation rates as follows:
standard rate for curbside collection $16.62
standard rate for backyard collection $25.62
disability backyard collection $16.62
Effective January 1, 2022 sanitation rates as follows:
standard rate for curbside collection $17.37
standard rate for backyard collection $26.37
disability backyard collection $17.37
All single or multiple family dwellings located outside the city limits
standard rate for curbside collection $18.00
standard rate for backyard collection $30.00
Date Sent: July 22, 2021
Trumbull County is starting to see an increase in daily COVID-19 case counts. The total number of cases over the last two days equaled our previous seven day case county of 18 cases. The bulk of these cases are occurring in the community and not congregate care settings.
Please be advised that the Delta variant is becoming more prevalent throughout the United States including Ohio. The Delta variant should be concerning for all individuals as it is more contagious than previous variants of the COVID-19 virus. It takes less of the Delta variant to spread from the mouth/nose of an infected person to another, non-infected person. It is a serious threat to those who are unvaccinated and Trumbull County’s vaccination rate still remains under 45%.
Getting the COVID-19 vaccine is the most effective way to prevent illness. The COVID-19 vaccines offer very high rates of protection against Delta hospitalization and death. While there are potential side effects from vaccination – just like there are for any antibiotic or other medication – those risks are small, indeed, compared to the risks of COVID-19 for people of any age. Remember, it takes up to 2 weeks to be fully protected against COVID-19 after the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or the single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Therefore, it is important to get vaccinated now to protect yourself as the Delta variant continues to spread and we get closer to returning to indoor environments.
TCCHD continues to offer COVID-19 vaccine clinics at the Eastwood Mall in the former Lane Bryant, Unit #455, near center court next to Pandora and across from Auntie Anne’s on a weekly basis. Clinics will be every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:00pm-7:00pm and the 1st and 3rd Saturdays in August from 1:00pm- 4:00pm. For those who receive their first dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or the single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine at our vaccine clinics will be eligible to receive a $25 Eastwood Mall Gift Card.
The Warren City Health District will offer COVID-19 vaccine (Moderna) clinics at 258 E. Market St. (3rd floor), August 11th, 18th, and 25th. The hours will run both morning and afternoon from 9:00am to 11:00am then 1:00pm to 3:00pm. On August 22, 2021, from 12:00pm-5:00pm, the WCHD will offer COVID-19 vaccine at Perkins Park for a Back-to-School event. For the elderly, the disabled, and non-English speaking persons please dial 211 for Essential Community Services.
We are also encouraging those who are not yet vaccination to continue wearing a mask and practicing good hand hygiene and social distancing as much as possible.
Please continue to check our Facebook Page (www.facebook.com/trumbullpublichealth) or Twitter Page (www.twitter.com/trumbull_health) for updated COVID-19 information.
To registered and/or follow the Warren City Health District for upcoming COVID-19 clinics, please visit https://warren.org/covid-19-vaccine-registration-form or search Warren City Health District via Facebook.
Citizens of Warren
Last month I held a press conference seeking authorization from the city council to apply for a 2.5 million dollar cleanup grant from the State of Ohio. The purpose of this grant is for asbestos removal and eventual demolition of a major public safety hazard and eyesore on the city’s Northwest side; the property site of Riverside Square is often referred to as the Former St. Joseph Riverside Hospital.
The purpose of this letter is to thank everyone involved in getting us to this point of finally being able to address this significant challenge, but more importantly, provide historical context on how we got here.
This property, which sits on 13 acres in a residential neighborhood, was originally developed in 1934 with the construction of the first building. Major additions from 1942 through 1994 grew to the present size of over 271,000 square feet of floor space, plus an additional 3,000 sq. feet of utility space. In 1995 Humility of Mary (HM Health Services) began moving operations to Warren General Hospital. On the city’s East, its present location, now called and known as St. Joseph’s Hospital.
It needs to be made clear and I wish to emphasize that the Humility of Mary Health Services or Mercy Health St. Joseph’s Hospital did not walk away and abandon the facility. They were the last truly responsible owners of the property.
The fact is that the property was sold in 1997 to Rivreside Square Inc. with the concept of converting the building into a professional office space. It was then sold by Riverside Square to PKAM LLC in 2003 which in a short time filed for bankruptcy. The property was then transferred to Fairview Commercial Lending and was subsequently to Euro-American Finance Network in 2010 and left abandoned. The City of Warren officially condemned the building In 2012 which, ironically, was my first year serving as Mayor and became and still remains a top priority of my tenure in office.
So once again it was not Mercy Health (St. Joseph Hospital) that abandoned the property, which led to its current condition. Quite frankly, having experienced first-hand corporations that have filed bankruptcy and simply walk away from these often dangerous toxic eyesores, for communities to deal with and address,
I am thankful that when St. Joseph’s Mercy Health decided to move its operations in 1995, they chose to remain in our city and have continued to serve our citizens and the Greater Warren Area ever since.
To date, Mercy Health/St. Joseph’s Hospital remains as one of our top employers and is a valued corporate partner, whom I've had the pleasure of collaborating with on several public health initiatives, including but not limited to the establishment of Eds & Meds corridor within the city and the COVID 19 Pandemic Collaborative and many other initiatives regarding public health. In fact, they currently have a presence next to the former Hospital with its Urgent Care facility.
As Mayor, I believe it is important to know and understand the true history of this property and acknowledge the facts.
Through perseverance and with the help of many partners, both public and private we can finally see the light at the end of this tunnel for which I am truly grateful.
(COLUMBUS, OH)—Today, Mayor Doug Franklin of Warren announced that the city will join Power A Clean Future Ohio (PCFO), a nonpartisan coalition and campaign that is dedicated to working with local communities to develop equitable clean energy solutions to benefit the well-being of residents, the environment, and the economy. The mayor plans to sign the pledge and work with city leadership to reduce the city’s carbon emissions by 30% by 2030.
“We applaud Mayor Franklin and the commitment of the entire community for their leadership in protecting our environment and building a sustainable economy for the next generation of Warren residents. Prioritizing clean energy supports economic growth and the health and well-being of Ohio’s communities,” said Joe Flarida, Executive Director of PCFO. “Warren is the 12th community to join this growing coalition of leading cities across Ohio and we are excited to support the community as they lead the way is building a clean energy future.”
“Our community is well-positioned to lead the state in innovation through new opportunities available here in Voltage Valley,” said Mayor Franklin. “I’m proud of the leadership our community has shown in recognizing that renewable energy and advanced transportation are critical for our growth. We look forward to working with Power a Clean Future Ohio and other local governments to create a clean energy economy in Ohio, an economy that I know Warren residents are ready to help build.”
“We support Warren joining this initiative as it brings more opportunities for our startup clients to pilot new energy technologies in our hometown,” said Sara Daugherty, Director of Partnerships at BRITE Energy Innovators, the only energy technology incubator in the state. “The coalition brings best practices for building efficiency, fleet electrification and can allow Warren to become a leader in equitable solutions and job creation.”
In 2019, 114,000 people were employed in clean energy jobs throughout the state, and Ohio auto manufacturers are planning major investments to build more electric vehicles in Ohio in the coming years. In addition, 39 companies that are either headquartered in Ohio or are among the state’s 100 largest employers have dedicated plans to be powered by 100% renewable energy by a specific date.
Local communities like Warren are joining with these employers in making a commitment to spur the economic growth and development that results from embracing clean technologies and advanced transportation. The jobs of the future are in clean energy and clean transportation.
Utilizing clean energy sources also improves air quality, a significant issue for the state. Ohio ranks 46th in the nation in asthma rates for children ages 0-17. Poor air quality is a major contributor to asthma rates, particularly in disproportionately impacted communities, which is the leading reason for hospital ER visits in this age group. Developing innovative solutions to harmful air pollution will also serve to protect the health of all Warren residents.