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Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Local health department reminds you the importance of sunscreen during summer months
VIGO COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — With summer nearing, the Vigo County Health Department wants to remind the community the importance of taking care of your skin, especially during the summer months. UV radiation is generally the strongest during the spring and summer months, specifically between April and August. As you spend more time outside, it is important to protect your eyes and skin from UV radiation. For example, using sunscreen and reapplying is key. 'Just as important it is to initially use sunscreen, is also the reapplication of sunscreen every two hours,' said Shelby Jackson with the Vigo County Health Department. 'That's the critical point. You don't want to forget reapplication of sunscreen.' The effects from UV radiation can include sunburns, types of skin cancer, eye damage and immune system suppression. Skin cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer across the United States. If you have any questions or concerns can contact the Vigo County Health Department anytime. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
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Vigo County food inspections: May 12-17
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— Here are the food inspections for the last week in Terre Haute, courtesy of the Vigo County Health Department. Establishments listed are in Compliance Casey's General Store, 3266 N. 25th St. Dixie Bee Elementary School, 1655 E. Jessica Dr. Dollar General Store, 735 W. National Ave. Domino's, 3300 N. 25th St. Family Dollar, 350 W. National Ave. Fayette Elementary School, 9400 N. Beech Pl. Hoosier Prairie Elementary, 2800 W. Harlan Dr. Lost Creek Elementary School, 6701 Wabash Ave. Otter Creek Elementary School, 4801 Lafayette Ave. Riley Elementary School, 650 S. Canal St. Rio Grande Elementary School, 555 E. Rio Grande South Vigo High School, 3737 S. 7th St. Sugar Grove Elementary School, 2800 Wallace Ave. Terre Town Elementary School, 2121 Boston Ave. Washington Alternative High School, 3703 S. 7th St. Wingstop Terre Haute, 2828 S. 3rd St. Woodrow Wilson Middle School, 301 S. 25th St. What goes into a restaurant health inspection? Establishments listed are out of Compliance Moe's Southwest Grill, 2828 S. 3rd St. (1 Non-Compliance) Found cold-held items in walk-in cooler at 50F. Sugar Creek Consolidated, 4226 W. Old US Hwy 40 (1 Non-Compliance) Observed employee drink and personal items above prep areas. Establishments Approved to Operate Kountry Time Foods @ Vigo County 4-H Fairgrounds for Herb Fair – 5-16/17-25 RD's Weiners Sunshine Snacks Kids, LLC @ reThink Earth Day, 1544 S. 13th St. – 5-17-25 Sunshine Snacks Kids, LLC @ Deming Park Color Run – 5-17-25 Cousins Maine Lobster @ Water Tower Estates, 525 W. Springhill Dr. – 5-17-25 Establishments Approved to Open Taqueria La Nortenita, Mobile Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Health
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Food inspections: May 5-11
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— Here are the food inspections for the last week in Terre Haute, courtesy of the Vigo County Health Department. Establishments listed are in Compliance Babo's, 2918 Wabash Ave. Franklin Elementary, 1600 Dr. Iverson C. Bell Lane Vigo County Head Start, 489 2nd Ave. What goes into a restaurant health inspection? Establishments listed are out of Compliance Corsair Cafe, 581 S. Airport St. (3 Non-Compliance) Observed chipped and peeling wall material and paint behind prep sink and 3-bay sink. Observed missing cover/panel on ice machine. Observed wet wiping cloths at 3-bay sink drying area. Observed wiping cloths on prep surfaces in kitchen area. Found cooked chicken not being cooled within proper time limits. Sonic, 2110 Ft. Harrison (2 Non-Compliance) Observed accumulated debris on spray nozzle at 3-bay sink. Observed accumulated debris on floors, walls and in and around equipment throughout establishment. Insomnia Cookies, 647 Cherry St. (1 Non-Compliance) Found no test strips available to measure sanitizer concentration. Establishments Approved to Operate Colonial Spices @ Vigo County 4-H Fairgrounds for Herb Fair – 5-10-25 Ferm Fresh Heavenly Twirls Cotton Candy Jam'n Jelly Gals Schneider's Kitchen Fully Loaded @ Spring Bash Tournament – COA Volleyball Honey Creek Middle School – 5-11-25 Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Food inspections: April 28- May 4
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— Here are the food inspections for the last week in Terre Haute courtesy of the Vigo County Health Department. Establishments listed are in Compliance Sprinkles Cookie, 8 N. Church St. Travelodge, 530 S. 3rd St. What goes into a restaurant health inspection? Establishments listed are out of Compliance Casey's General Store #3767, 9700 E. US Hwy 40 (3 Non-Compliance) Observed powdered sugar and candy pieces without proper labels. Observed boxes of cups stored directly on floor. Observed accumulated debris on slushie machine. Taco Bell #3001014, 3132 E. Wabash Ave. (3 Non-Compliance) Observed front hand wash sink without paper towels. Observed accumulated food debris in and on steam tray. Observed clean food containers stacked while wet. Five Guys Terre Haute, 5399 S. US Hwy 41 (1 Non-Compliance) Observed hand washing sink on front line clogged and out of order. Establishments Approved to Open Coal Creek Sporting Clays, 1041 W. Sandford Ave. (Ownership Change) Taqueria Los Chamacos, Mobile Establishments Approved to Operate Sunshine Snacks Kids, LLC @ 12 Points First Friday – 5-02-25 Alexander Concessions – Elephant Ear Trailer, Food Tent, Food Trailer & Mexican Trailer @ Vigo County Fairgrounds – River City Rampage Demolition Derby – 5-02/5-03-25 Grammy's Jammin' Drinks @ Haute Hops & Vines Fest – 5-03-25 Dottie's Cinnamon Rolls @ District 6 Market, Riley, IN – Mother's Day Mania – 5-03/5-04-25 Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Health
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Preventing from tick-borne illnesses
VIGO COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Health officials are warning Hoosiers to beware of ticks. This is after the Indiana Department of Health reported a fatal case of the tick-borne illness Ehrlichiosis in Southern Indiana. Here locally, the Vigo County Health Department is sharing some tips to stay safe. Health Educator Shelby Jackson said ticks are active from early spring to late fall, and they're not limited to dense wooded areas, they can also be found in grassy areas. Jackson said people can spray themselves with a tick repellent if they are spending time outdoors. Then once you go back inside, she said it's important to check your skin and clothing for ticks. 'When you're removing a tick, it's important that you use some tweezers and you want to get the whole body of the tick and also the head. So, take the tweezers all the way down to the skin and fully grasp the tick and pull up. You don't want to pull at an angle or anywhere that could potentially break the head of the tick off from the body,' said Jackson. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
