Emergency Siren Test Today at 11:00 AM – January 14, 2026
On Wednesday, […]
2025 Mosquito Treatment Schedule – UPDATED
UPDATED: September 12, 2025
The Lake County General Health District (LCGHD) conducts mosquito treatment in most of the municipalities in Lake County that are densely populated. Treatment reduces the risk of […]
Battling the Mosquito Boom
Over the past several weeks, the city of Mentor has received a number of inquiries from concerned about the elevated mosquito population this year – especially in the Headlands area.
We reached out to the […]
Know Before You Go: Check on Beach Water Quality
Lake County General Health District monitors the bacteria level in lake water at Headlands Beach State Park and Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park beaches daily between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Results are posted to the following sites:
The health district recommends that […]
Mentor Police Are Vigilant About Vaping
As vaping continues to gain in popularity, especially among young people, many question whether it’s a safer alternative to traditional cigarettes. At face value, e-cigarettes seem less harmful due to the lack of smoke, but scientific data […]
Lake County General Health District Shares Community Impact Report
The Lake County General Health District (LCGHD) announced their first Bi-Annual Community Impact Report, which details work done by the agency as well as results. The next report is set to be published in July 2025.
Occurrences of Bird Flu in Birds Recorded in Mentor, Ohio
Over the past several weeks, the City of Mentor Natural Resources Division has received inquiries related to dead waterfowl in our city. These deaths are generally attributed to highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), also known […]