Warmer Weather = Bug Bites

With the arrival of warmer weather, local residents will be spending more time outside and that means exposure to ticks and mosquitos which can carry harmful diseases. Two of the most prevalent illnesses, West Nile Virus and Lyme disease are common throughout Ohio and the Knox County Health Department urges local residents to take precautions to prevent bites from ticks and mosquitos and avoid the diseases they may carry. (read more)