An upcoming gathering in Clay County will aim to save lives, offer hope and strengthen community ties in the face of a deadly and growing crisis.The Northland Coalition, partnering with Beacon Mental Health, will host a National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day event from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Aug. 21 in Beacon’s community room.The afternoon will feature presentations, resource tables and opportunities for residents to connect with local organizations fighting the fentanyl epidemic. For organizers, the day is about much more than information; it is about urgency.“The motivation behind organizing this event for National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day stems from the urgent need to address the growing impact of fentanyl in communities, especially given its role in the rising number of overdose deaths nationwide,” explained Northland Coalition President Dusty Scheiter. “Our community is not immune to the devastation that results f...