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PICTURED: An automated external defibrillator (AED) in a white box is an emergency defibrillator for people in cardiac arrest.

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July 29, 2024, Press Release from the Area Agency on Aging 3: The Ohio Department of Development and Area Agency on Aging 3 are once again offering assistance to help Ohio’s families stay cool during the hot summer months. From July 1 through Sept. 30, income-eligible Ohioans can receive assistance in paying their electric bill, purchasing an air conditioner or fan, or making repairs to their central air conditioning unit through the Ohio Department of Development’s Home Energy Assistance Summer Crisis Program.

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Through the co-op’s Community Connection Fund, 13 area organizations split $13,500 during this round of funding. Some of the people getting a check on Friday included the Allen County Mounted Posse, The Children's Hunger Alliance, The New Knoxville Fire Department, and Voices of Prosperity. Nearly 90% of the Midwest members participate in the Community Connections Program, which has given away over $1.2 million since it began.

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On Tuesday, Midwest Electric held an electric safety demonstration for Van Wert Elementary School students. During the demonstration, a representative from Midwest Electric taught kids the importance of knowing how to stay safe when near electricity. A "mini science lab" also showed students what with electric currents, for example, if someone were to fly a kite near a power pole.