ONTARIO – The Area Agency on Aging announces the start of its 2025 Scholarship Program, aimed at supporting individuals pursuing higher education or certification in the field of aging or disability services. The Foundation Board will award three scholarships to deserving individuals who demonstrate a commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of […]
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Shelby Mayor Steve Schag chosen Elected Official of the Year
The Area Agency on Aging named Shelby Mayor Steve Schag its Elected Official of the Year on Wednesday during its annual meeting.
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Area Agency on Aging hosts October vaccine clinics
ONTARIO — The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging has announced vaccine clinics will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at the following locations in October: Friday, Oct. 4 at Hawkins Conference Center, located at 2131 Park Avenue West, Ontario. Friday, Oct. 11 at Third Street Family Health Services, located at 600 W. […]
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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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Area Agency on Aging hosts vaccine clinics
ONTARIO — The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. is proud to announce vaccine clinics will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at the following locations: Oct. 4 at Hawkins Conference Center, located at 2131 Park Avenue West, Ontario. Oct. 11 at Third Street Family Health Services, located at 600 W. Third […]
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Richland Academy of the Arts offers free Speakeasy concert
MANSFIELD — Richland Academy of the Arts presents the area’s favorite “old-time” dance band, Stardust, is led by the Artistic Jazz Orchestra band leader, Paul Martin. The Stardust dance band consists of two saxophones, three trombones, piano, bass, drums, and a singer, and very authentically recreates the sounds of the bands from the swing era. The […]
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Want to be Ontario’s next mayor? Richland County GOP seeks candidates
ONTARIO — The Richland County Republican Central Committee seeks resumes and letters of interest from Ontario residents wishing to be the city’s next mayor. Current Mayor Randy Hutchinson announced June 12 he is stepping down from office to become the mobility manager for the Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging. His last day in […]
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Area Agency on Aging hosts lunch-and-learn to promote wellness coach program
ONTARIO — The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging (AAA5) has announced its upcoming lunch-and-learn event to encourage individuals to sign up for the Area Agency on Aging Wellness Coach volunteer program. This event, open to all ages, professions, and life stages, will take place on July 19, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. […]
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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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Area Agency on Aging accepting applications for social isolation grants
ONTARIO — The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. is offering grant opportunities to address social isolation among Richland County older adults. Older adults are at increased risk for loneliness and social isolation due to factors such as living alone, the loss of family or friends, chronic illness, and hearing loss. The purpose […]