The Opioid Epidemic

The City of Canal Winchester and the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office will host a Community Education event on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at the Frances Steube Community Center, 22 S. Trine St. in Canal Winchester. The free program will run from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and will cover topics such as the opioid epidemic, prescription drug abuse, community awareness, and identifying illegal drug activity. Information will also be available to those interested in joining the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Community Watch program. The public is invited to join Mayor Mike Ebert, Sheriff Dave Phalen, and Commander Dennis Lowe of the Major Crimes Unit for this discussion geared to help maintain a safe and secure community.