The levy will provide funding to maintain and support services and facilities for the elderly in the county. It specifically benefits programs operated by the Allen County Council on Aging, Senior Citizen Services of Allen County, the Senior Citizens Association of Bluffton, and Delphos Senior Citizens.
The Mental Health and Recovery Services Board recently received "One Ohio" funds to support two programs designed to assist individuals struggling with opioid addiction. Commissioners have allocated just over $50,000 to the Allen-Auglaize County Peer Center, operated by Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions, and to a dedicated intervention specialist for the juvenile court system.
April 6-12 marks National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, a time to raise awareness and support for survivors. Allen and Putnam County Crime Victim Services is working to spread the word about the resources available to those affected by crime.
Allen County Board of Developmental Disabilities Superintendent Renee Kohler spoke to Lima Rotarians about March being Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. She emphasized the importance of understanding the abilities of individuals with developmental disabilities and how care has progressed over the years.
FINDLAY, OH (WLIO) - Sunday was a big day for the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library, celebrating 135 years of service to county residents.
The Allen County Board of Developmental Disabilities recently announced new changes in future leadership. Superintendent Theresa Schnipke has announced that the Allen County Board of DD has begun preparations to pursue a shared superintendent with the Auglaize County Board of Developmental Disabilities as Schnipke nears her retirement. On August 1st, 2024, Auglaize County Board of DD Superintendent Renee Kohler will head the shared superintendent role for both counties. On Tuesday afternoon, we talked with Schnipke on how the shared superintendent system will work.
Lima City Council green lights over $250,000 to be allocated for over a dozen community projects. The city will be distributing around $278,000 of CDBG and Home funds to 13 projects that provide support services for people and families with low-to-moderate income.
The Allen County Board of Developmental Disabilities and the Business Advisory Council hosted their inaugural Independence Fair on Tuesday. The fair was open on Tuesday from 4 PM to 7 PM at the Marimor School of Allen County with twenty-six agencies attending to showcase their services for individuals with disabilities.
June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and the Allen County office is wanting to do a little something extra to assist the seniors they serve. They received some one-time federal dollars that they have turned into a grant program that will provide yard cleanup services for seniors that might need them.
The United Way of Auglaize County wanted to get the word out on some services that are available to assist residents of Auglaize County.
