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Danbury Mount Vernon receives Community of the Region award from StoryPoint Group

Danbury Mount Vernon has been recognized by StoryPoint Group as Community of the Region for its excellence in resident experience and operational performance.

By Mount Vernon News | May 6, 2026

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Country Club Rehabilitation Campus to host free Breakfast with the Easter Bunny event

Country Club Rehabilitation Campus at Mt. Vernon announced a community event

By Mount Vernon News | Mar 26, 2026

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Knox County seniors eligible for 2026 Outstanding Senior Citizen Award nominations

By Mount Vernon News | Mar 12, 2026

Nominations are open for Knox County seniors for the 2026 Outstanding Senior Citizen of the Year Award.

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Centerburg Senior Services hosts community fundraising dinner

By Mount Vernon News | Mar 10, 2026

Centerburg Senior Services will hold a community fundraising dinner on Wednesday, March 18, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at 182 W. Houck St., Centerburg, Ohio.

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Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging opens 2026 scholarship applications

By Mount Vernon News | Feb 13, 2026

The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging has opened applications for its 2026 scholarship program. Scholarships are available for students and staff pursuing education in aging or disability services. Application details and deadlines are available online.

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Event to address safety for older adults in Knox County set for March 20

By Mount Vernon News | Feb 12, 2026

A free lunch and learn event focused on protecting older adults in Knox County is scheduled for March 20 in Mount Vernon. The program will cover local safety resources and risks related to real estate transactions targeting seniors. Registration is required due to limited seating.

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Downsizing seminar scheduled at Pine Hill Independent Senior Living Community

By Mount Vernon News | Feb 6, 2026

Pine Hill Independent Senior Living Community will host a downsizing seminar led by Samantha Stearns from Songbird Transitions.

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Volunteer ombudsmen sought to advocate for residents in Ohio care facilities

By Mount Vernon News | Jan 30, 2026

The Ohio District 5 Area Agency On Aging seeks volunteers to serve as ombudsmen in long-term care facilities.

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Senior Levy board makes funding recommendations for local programs

By Mount Vernon News | Mar 10, 2025

Members of the Senior Levy Advisory Board (SLAB) have urged the Knox County Commission to encourage senior programs in the county to seek additional funding sources.

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Understanding Mobility Management at Knox Public Health

By Kyle Barnett | Mar 8, 2025

Joe Porter serves as the program coordinator for mobility management at Knox Public Health.

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Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging announces 2025 scholarship program for those seeking careers helping the elderly

By Mount Vernon News reports | Feb 24, 2025

The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging is now accepting applications for its 2025 Scholarship Program, offering three scholarships to individuals dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of seniors and people with disabilities.

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Utica Coffee Club brings together generations of stories and friendship

By Jacey Snyder | Feb 22, 2025

The village of Utica alone is a fount of history. However, each person who has seen the town’s evolution adds to the rich history with each story they contribute.

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Sessions in Knox County to help deal with dementia, share Alzheimer's treatments

By Mount Vernon News | Jan 21, 2025

Partners with the Knox County Task Force for Older Adults will host two events aimed at assisting community members affected by dementia and Alzheimer's, along with their families.

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Holiday meal bags available to Knox County seniors

By Knox County News | Nov 26, 2024

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

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Joseph and Donna Gutridge are 2024 Knox County Outstanding Senior Citizens

By Mount Vernon News Report | Aug 13, 2024

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.

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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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