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Holiday meal bags available to Knox County seniors

The Knox County Task Force for Older Adults held its monthly meeting in November.

By Knox County News | Nov 26, 2024

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Joseph and Donna Gutridge are 2024 Knox County Outstanding Senior Citizens

Joseph Gutridge was born in Perry County, Ohio, in 1939. An only child, he worked on the family farm and later at Dairy Queen in Newark, Ohio, where he met his wife, Donna White, who was born in Newark in 1938. Married since 1958, they have three children, five grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

By Mount Vernon News Report | Aug 13, 2024

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The Stations Break’s Lowther: ‘Our staff has become like family, and our clients often reconnect with old friends or even find new ones here’

By Kyle Barnett | Jul 30, 2024

The Station Break Senior Center of Knox County, a cornerstone of senior services in the area, celebrated its 50th anniversary in May with a renewed focus on enhancing the quality of life for local seniors.

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Food For The Hungry awards $2,000 to MV Farmers Market

By Mount Vernon News Report | Jun 17, 2024

As a part of the 2024 Summer Grant Program, Food For The Hungry (FFTH) is awarding the Mount Vernon (MV) Farmers Market with $2,000 for the purchase of food tokens for seniors.

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Healthy Aging Grants can provide resources Knox County residents 60 years and older

By Mount Vernon News | Feb 11, 2024

The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging has initiated a program, Healthy Aging Grants, aimed at providing resources for Knox County residents aged 60 years and above. These resources may include transportation assistance, utility bill payments, chore services, among others.

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Centerburg Senior Services enhances well-being of Knox County seniors through diverse activities

By Mount Vernon News reports | Jan 24, 2024

The mission of Centerburg Senior Services is to enhance the well-being of Knox County seniors by offering a supportive community and a diverse array of activities to promote an active and fulfilling lifestyle.

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Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. accepts nominations for community awards

By Mount Vernon News Report | Jan 4, 2024

The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. is now accepting nominations for the Outstanding Senior Citizen and Community Service Awards.

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Area Agency on Aging Announces new Morrow County Board Member

By Princess Jade Barrenechea | Jan 1, 2024

The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. announces the appointment of new member, Glenna Plotts, to its Board of Trustees and will serve as the Morrow County Representative.

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Area Agency on Aging Announces new Marion County Board Member

By Mount Vernon News Report | Jan 1, 2024

The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. announces the appointment of new member, Kristina Butler, to its Board of Trustees and will serve as the Marion County Representative.

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Area Agency on Aging Foundation Announces New Board Member

By Mount Vernon News Report | Jan 1, 2024

The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging announces new Board member, Michaela Wolfe, to the Foundation Board and will serve as a Wyandot Representative.

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Area Agency on Aging Presents Awards at Annual Meeting

By Mount Vernon News Report | Dec 20, 2023

The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. Annual Meeting was held on Tuesday, December12, 2023, at the Mid-Ohio Conference Center in Mansfield.

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Area Agency on Aging 2024 Scholarship Program Announced

By Mount Vernon News Report | Dec 20, 2023

The Area Agency on Aging Foundation Board announces the launch of its 2024 Scholarship Program, aimed at supporting individuals pursuing higher education in the field of aging or disability services.

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Fredericktown Senior Citizens Meeting

By Mount Vernon News Report | Dec 20, 2023

The Fredericktown Senior Citizens met on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at 12:00 p.m.

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Colonial City Moose Lodge #2555 of Mount Vernon continues support for HNCO/Hospice of Knox County

By Mount Vernon News Report | Dec 6, 2023

HNCO/Hospice of Knox County representative, Kim Giffin, receives donations in the amount of $5656 from Mike Smith of the Colonial Moose Lodge #2555 of Mount Vernon.

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2023 Area Agency on Aging Annual Meeting on Dec. 12

By Mount Vernon News Report | Dec 5, 2023

The Area Agency on Aging will hold its Annual Meeting on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at the Mid-Ohio Conference Center in Mansfield beginning at noon.

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Explore the Ohio Holiday Lights Trail!

By Mount Vernon News Report | Dec 3, 2023

Happy Holidays and Merry Exploring!

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Veterans Beekeeping Event

By Mount Vernon News Report | Dec 3, 2023

The Veterans' Beekeeping School (VBS) is a beginner-friendly program scheduled for March 2024, offering in-person classes covering the fundamentals of beekeeping.

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2024 Senior Levy Application

By Mount Vernon News Report | Nov 24, 2023

These sessions are not mandatory, but strongly encouraged for ALL applicants to attend that are applying for the Senior Levy Funds.

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Danbury Senior Living Festival of Trees

By Mount Vernon News Report | Nov 19, 2023

Join Danbury Senior Living in their heartwarming initiative, the Festival of Trees!

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National Diabetes Month

By Mount Vernon News Report | Nov 16, 2023

Knox Community Hospital recognizes November as National Diabetes Month, which is a time when communities across the country seek to bring attention to diabetes.