MANSFIELD — Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (Richland SWCD) invites you to celebrate the past year’s accomplishments in conservation Thursday, Sept. 26. The celebration will be held at the Area Agency on Aging, located at 2131 Park Avenue West in Ontario at 11:30 a.m. The public is invited to the celebration which includes lunch, […]
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12 local entities receive social isolation grants from Area Agency on Aging
ONTARIO — The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 Social Isolation Grants, made possible by the Richland County Senior Services levy. This grant opportunity was extended to organizations and businesses in Richland County that demonstrated effective methods to support seniors (age 60 and older) in […]
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Meet Mary Jo Carle, Crawford County’s Outstanding Senior Citizen
BUCYRUS — Mary Jo Carle is helping others find redemption in the midst of pain. Carle serves as the program coordinator of Together We Hurt, Together We Heal. The Bucyrus-based organization that provides support to families impacted by illicit drug use. The Bucyrus resident recently received this year’s Crawford County Outstanding Senior Citizen Award. The […]
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Meet Dorothy Michalovich, Richland County’s Outstanding Senior Citizen
BUTLER — Dorothy Michalovich left the crowd laughing as she exited the stage. After accepting the Richland County Outstanding Senior Citizen Award, the 86-year-old rejected offers of assistance stepping off the platform. “I’m old, but not that old,” she said. The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging (AAA5) honored Michalovich and others during a […]
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‘Ageless King & Queen’ selected at 174th Richland County Fair on Monday
MANSFIELD — Eleanor Lenehan had waited more than a century to become a queen. Her radiant smile on Monday afternoon made it clear she felt it was worth the wait. Lenehan, a 101-year-old resident of the Crystal Care Nursing & Rehab Center in Mansfield, was selected by a panel of five judges as the “Ageless […]
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Randy Hutchinson leaving Ontario mayor post for Area Agency on Aging position
ONTARIO — Ontario Mayor Randy Hutchinson announced he is stepping down from his position as mayor to join the Area Agency on Aging.
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Senior Spring Extravaganza brings the ’70s to Richland County Fairgrounds
ONTARIO — Attendees of all generations were “grooving back to the ’70s” at the Richland County Fairgrounds Thursday at the annual Senior Spring Extravaganza.
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‘Welcome to Medicare’ event set for May 23 in Ontario
ONTARIO — The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging and Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP) will be hosting a free event to welcome new Medicare recipients to the area. The event, titled “Welcome to Medicare,” will be on Thursday, May 23, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Hawkins Corner, located at 2131 […]
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How an area agency on aging helped bridge the gap for in-home care
MANSFIELD — Kim McWilliams starts her workday at 8 a.m., but instead of clocking in at an office, she’s knocking on someone’s front door. McWilliams, a state tested nursing assistant (STNA), is a community care specialist with the Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging. Her job is giving senior citizens the support they need […]
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Area Agency on Aging to “Spring into Health” event on March 5
ONTARIO — The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. is happy to announce the upcoming “Spring into Health” event, dedicated to enriching the lives of older adults in our community. This comprehensive event, scheduled for March 5 from 1 to 3 p.m. will offer a diverse range of educational sessions and valuable resources […]