Local News Hour | May 5, 2026

About this episode

The episode features updates on development projects in Summit County and discussions on mental health awareness and rising anxiety levels.

Summit County Community Development Director Peter Barnes has an update on development projects throughout the county, including Dakota Pacific's application to subdivide its Kimball Junction property for future housing and (06:12), Summit County Behavioral Health Director Aaron Newman and Mental Wellness Alliance Director, Summit County Health Department Anna Frachou discuss Mental Health Awareness month and the rise in anxiety seen across the county in recent years.

People in this episode

Hosts: Leslie Thatcher, Roger Goldman

Guests: Peter Barnes, Aaron Newman, Anna Frachou

Topics covered

• development projects
• mental health
• anxiety
• community updates
• housing

Keywords

• development
• mental health
• anxiety
• Summit County
• housing
• community development

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Summit County, Mental Wellness Alliance, Summit County Health Department

Places: Kimball Junction

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