A new Fatherhood Initiative program through West Ohio Community Action Partnership is helping men become stronger parents and role models. The free program offers flexible classes and support services to address challenges like employment, housing and parenting skills.
The information and referral service received more than 3,000 calls and texts in 2025.
More than $3.9 million in federal grants is heading to local governments and nonprofits across Ohio to support victims of domestic violence.
Activate Allen County has once again teamed up with Mercy Health to host the annual “Healthy Families Expo” at the Veterans Memorial Civic Center this Saturday.
“Not everybody has access to get to providers, to get to resources. So this event really is in the heart of downtown Lima area, and is in walking distance of a lot of different neighborhoods and it all. It puts it all in one spot,” said Catherine Lusky, community health coordinator at Mercy Health–St. Rita’s.
Grand Lake Health System hosted its third annual Kids’ Health Fair at the Auglaize County Fairgrounds. Each year, the event features a different theme, and this year’s was a “Kids Carnival of Health,” complete with bouncy houses, live animals and other activities.
Effective September 1, 2025 the Area Agency on Aging 3 will no longer be the provider for Allen County 211.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s RecoveryOhio Initiative will host a Mental Health Day at the Ohio State Fair on Friday, July 25.
“Operation Cool Off” will take place on Saturday, Aug. 16, giving veterans of all ages and their immediate families free entry into the pool from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. With recent extreme temperatures, the event offers a refreshing and relaxing morning for those who served.
With the extreme heat hitting the area, the Putnam County Office of Public Safety will have cooling stations available for residents during daytime hours starting June 23.