Cooling Centers Open in Local Counties

Linda Collier stands under a shade tree near her home in the historic Farish Street District, to find some relief from temperatures in the 90s, Monday, June 13, 2022. A native of Chicago, Collier said she was born in the winter and prefers the cold Midwest weather over the the hot Southern summers. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

CANTON, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – Here’s information on cooling centers available in local counties:

STARK COUNTY:

The shelter at Garaux Park, located at 3801 – 13th St SW, Canton, OH 44710, will be open:
• Wednesday, June 15 from 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
• Thursday, June 16 from 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
SARTA will provide transportation:
• Those who need transportation to the Garaux Shelter may access SARTA from any
regular stop to the Cornerstone Transit Center on Cherry Ave. SE. Once at the
Cornerstone Transit center, utilize route #106 and #113 for transportation to the Garaux Shelter.
Please let the bus driver know you are in route to the cooling center and there will be no
fee.
• Return transportation will be provided from the Garaux Shelter to Cornerstone Transit
Center on Cherry Ave. SE free of charge by utilizing route #106 and #113.

Also, all libraries in the county have air conditioning.

TUSCARAWAS COUNTY:

Claymont Public Library (Uhrichsville Branch)
215 E 3rd St, Uhrichsville
Thursday: 10:00am – 6:00pm

Gnadenhutten Masonic Temple
112 S Walnut St, Gnadenhutten
Thursday: Open; closing time TBD

Tuscarawas County Convention and Visitors Bureau
124 E. High Avenue, New Philadelphia
Thursday: 8:30am – 4:30pm

Tuscarawas County Library (Main Branch)
121 Fair Avenue, New Philadelphia
Thursday: 9:00am – 8:00pm

Tuscarawas County Library (Tuscarawas Branch)
209 S. Main Street, Tuscarawas
Thursday: 1:00pm – 8:00pm

Tuscarawas County Senior Center
425 Prospect Street, Dover
Thursday: 6:30am – 6:30pm

Dover/New Philadelphia Salvation Army
809 Emmet Ave NW, New Philadelphia
Thursday: 10:00am – 3:00pm

West Chester Community Center
6451 SR 342, Tippacanoe
Thursday: 9:00am – 9:00pm

WAYNE COUNTY:

Grace Church, Wooster, 4599 Burbank Road, 9:30am – 9:00pm **Showers Available** Bring your own towels.
Oasis at OneEighty Inc., 104 Spink Street, Wooster will be open 9am – 9pm
New Hope Church, 969 Blachleyville Road Wooster, 9am – 5pm – charging station, a/c, water bottles and bathrooms – no showers.
Salvation Army, Wooster will have the Living Room open for the homeless population 10am – 3pm
Salvation Army, Wooster will have lunch available between 12:00pm – 12:45pm
Carry Out Dinner, United Methodist Church, Wooster 243 N Market 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Drive Thru Dinner, Christ United Church of Christ, Orrville, 301 N Main 5:30pm -6:30 pm
Call us at 330-263-6363 for more information!

HOLMES COUNTY, according to their EMA office:

Cooling Stations for Holmes County, Thursday, June 16, 2022
• Holmes County Chamber of Commerce, 6 West Jackson Street, Millersburg OH from 8:00am – 4:00pm
• Love Center Building, 1291 Massillon Rd, Millersburg from 1:00pm – 4:00pm
• Holmes County Commissioners Building, 2 Court Street, Millersburg from 1:00pm – 6:30pm
• Ripley Church, 1286 County Road 330, Big Prairie from 1:00pm – 4:00pm
• Grace Church, 5750 County Road 77, Berlin from 1:00pm – 4:00pm
• Killbuck United Methodist Church, 410 Main Street, Killbuck from 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Cooling area, water and restrooms provided. No food will be provided. Homes County EMA wants to thank the above organizations for serving our community in their time of need.