ONTARIO — Duana Patton, Chief Executive Officer of Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc., has been elected to serve as President of the Board of Directors for USAging. The announcement was made during the 50th annual USAging Conference and Tradeshow July 20 to 23. Patton’s two-year term as Board President officially began on Wednesday, […]
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Better Together: Empathy, caring and community for older adults
Discover how to support aging with dignity and foster community — listen to the latest Better Together podcast now!
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2025 NCSC Hall of Excellence honors Miller, Patton & Preston
SHELBY — The North Central State College Foundation inducted three distinguished leaders on April 10 to its Hall of Excellence.
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North Central Ohio Hall of Excellence to induct 3 new members
MANSFIELD — The North Central Ohio Hall of Excellence will induct three new members at its 6 p.m. ceremony on April 10 at the James Kehoe Center in Shelby. This event will honor three north central Ohio residents whose vision, creativity, and community involvement exemplify excellence in our region. A closer look at the three […]
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Many Shades of Pink breast cancer awareness event set for Oct. 12
MANSFIELD — The public is encouraged to join Many Shades of Pink, We ACT, the Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center, Richland County Children Services (RCCS) and Titus 6 in celebrating breast cancer survivors and promoting early detection as part of October Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Many Shades of Pink (MSOP) Breast Cancer Awareness organization, was established […]
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Patton to replace retiring Tillson on 1st Federal Bank of Ohio board of directors
GALION — First Federal Bank of Ohio has announced the retirement of Steve Tilson. In addition, the institution has announced Duana Patton as its newest member of the Board of Directors. Patton is the CEO of the Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. and President/CEO and co-founder for the Area Agency’s Foundation. Patton […]
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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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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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Richland County Regional Planning Commission transitions Mobility Management to Area Agency on Aging
ONTARIO – In a collaborative move aimed to address the growing transportation needs for older adults and individuals with disabilities in Richland County, Mobility Management has been transitioned from the Richland County Regional Planning Commission to the Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging (AAA5). The Area Agency on Aging building is located at 2131 […]