Allen County Adult Protective Services is encouraging residents to wear purple on June 15 in recognition of Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Officials hope the campaign will raise awareness about elder abuse, neglect and exploitation while connecting seniors with resources that help them remain safe and independent.
PASS leaders spoke at the Allen County Democratic Party’s Lunch and Learn event about the importance of safely storing firearms, medications, and other dangerous items away from children. The organization is offering free lock boxes to Allen County families as part of Lima’s “Store It Safe” initiative.
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month in Ohio, and Allen County Children Services is working to “paint the town blue.”
Allen County leaders and residents gathered at Lima Senior High School to raise a memorial flag and kick off Child Abuse Prevention Month. Officials emphasized the role of schools and the community in preventing abuse and urged residents to report suspected cases.
Lima Senior High School DECA students made a $1,000 donation to the Special Olympics.
The Hancock County Parkinson’s Network (HCPN) has approved funding for two local projects aimed at providing support and enhancing the quality of life for individuals and caregivers affected by Parkinson’s disease.
Real Talk. Real Facts— This was the theme of the first annual community gathering hosted by Association of People Against Lethal Drugs, or APALD. For inspiration overcoming addiction, Vice President JD Vance's mother, Beverly Vance Aikins, was the keynote speaker. Aikins shared her story battling years of drug addiction that was also made public in Vice President Vance’s 2016 memoir, "Hillbilly Elegy.”
The Van Wert County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is actively monitoring reports of unexplained drone activity observed across the county.
