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Grieving for Jamie

| 10:36 AM

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Grief can have a tremendous impact on a person’s mental health and lead to depression, anxiety, sleep issues and isolation. County employee Elene Bratton lost her son Jamie more than 20 years ago. Her painful journey that followed taught her the importance of support systems and to honor her grief.

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Nine Things You Might Not Know You Can Do at the County Library

| 9:07 AM

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Almost everybody knows the County Library is the place to go to get books, information and entertainment; all for free. But you may not know about all the things you can do at the County Library and with your library card—like learning a new language, exploring your family heritage, getting free seeds to plant in your garden, and even graduating high school.

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TB Cases Reported on MTS Trolley Blue Line

| 1:00 PM

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The County’s Tuberculosis Control Program and Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) are working to notify riders who used the Trolley Blue Line between Jan. 27, 2024 and Feb. 29, 2024, that they were potentially exposed to and are at risk for tuberculosis (TB). 

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County Highlights Resources for Older Americans Month

| 10:42 AM

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The County is honoring the many contributions of residents over 60 this Older Americans Month, which is celebrated every May, and sharing resources available in the region.