JULY 21 MEDIA RELEASE__Area Agency on Aging 3 is thrilled to announce that its DISH Dining Club initiative received a USAging 2025 Aging Innovations Award. The DISH Dining Club--Dining to Improve Socialization and Health in older adults through the congregate meal program--was among 15 local aging programs to receive Innovations honors during USAging’s 50th Annual Conference and Tradeshow, July 20–23 in Chicago, IL.
JULY 15 MEDIA RELEASE__Hardin County United Way’s Executive Director, Martha Evans-Nau, participated in a four-day conference in Washington, D.C. Nau was one of three speakers selected from across the country to discuss their involvement in policy and advocacy issues. Evans-Nau spoke on her participation in state and national advocacy initiatives.
“As an emerging United Way, it has been exciting to start participating in conversations that affect our county, and to be able to do so on a state and national level. I was surprised and honored to be asked to speak at the national event. Representing Ohio and Hardin County at this level was an amazing opportunity,” Evans-Nau stated.
On Mon., Aug.11 at 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District will host a Project Wild Workshop at the McElroy Environmental Education Center, 2355 Ada Rd., Lima, Ohio.
Project WILD is a program dedicated to providing wildlife-based conservation and environmental education to K-12 students within an interdisciplinary framework. Join JAMPD Naturalists and Ohio Division of Wildlife staff as you gain knowledge and resources. This workshop is free to attend, and all classroom materials and manuals are provided free of charge through the Ohio Division of Wildlife.
ABOVE) Aerial and street level images from March 2025 on Google Maps.
By Paula Pyzik Scott
The intersection of State Route 81 and County Road 15, which is located 2.5 miles west of the Village of Ada, has been identified as an upcoming ODOT Intersection Safety Project slated for the year 2030.
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.
