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08/21/2026

📊 New Report Highlights the Impact of Ohio’s Area Agencies on Aging

What does aging look like in Ohio—and how are Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) responding to the needs of older adults, caregivers, and communities?

A new report from USAging provides a closer look at the work of Ohio’s 12 Area Agencies on Aging, comparing statewide data with national trends.

All 12 Ohio AAAs participated in USAging’s 2025 National Survey, providing a comprehensive snapshot of the Aging Network across the state.

📌 Some key findings:

• 3.08 million Ohioans are age 60 or older—representing 25.9% of the state’s population.

• Ohio AAAs served more than 260,000 consumers in 2024, including approximately 92,800 people receiving registered Older Americans Act services.

• Ohio AAAs connected with an estimated 538,000 older adults and family caregivers through outreach efforts.

• 83% of Ohio AAAs provide caregiver navigation, helping caregivers connect with the services and supports they need.

• 50% of Ohio AAAs report maintaining waitlists for services such as home-delivered meals, homemaker/chore services, personal care, respite, case management, congregate meals, and transportation.

• Ohio AAAs are serving more than older adults—100% provide some type of service to consumers under age 60, reflecting the growing role of AAAs in supporting people with disabilities, caregivers, people living with dementia, veterans, and other community members.

This data demonstrate the breadth and impact of Ohio’s Aging Network while also highlighting the growing demand for services and supports that help people live healthy, independent, and connected lives in their communities.

📖 Read the full Ohio Area Agencies on Aging State Data Report:
https://www.usaging.org//Files/USAging-Ohio-508.pdf

Learn more about the national AAA survey and explore additional state-level findings:
https://www.usaging.org/aaasurvey

08/20/2026

The road will be closed in Lawrence County just outside of Eifert.

08/19/2026

As students head back to the classroom, our roads will be a little busier with school buses, children walking and biking, parents dropping off students, and more traffic around our schools.

Slow down! Ohio law establishes a 20 MPH school-zone speed limit during the applicable school-zone periods when the required 20 MPH school-zone signs are posted. Watch for children crossing the road. Kids may not always be paying attention to traffic.

Put the phone down. A few seconds of distraction can have devastating consequences.

Expect extra traffic and sudden stops around schools, bus stops, crosswalks and parking lots.

Give pedestrians the right-of-way and be especially cautious around children walking or riding bicycles.

A few extra seconds is worth a lifetime. As we start another school year, let's remember that getting there safely is more important than getting there quickly. Slow down. Stay alert. Stop for school buses. Protect our kids.

Let’s have a safe and successful school year, Scioto County!

08/14/2026

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08/13/2026

08/11/2026

The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Lewis County in northeastern Kentucky...
Southeastern Brown County in southwestern Ohio...
Adams County in south central Ohio...
Southwestern Pike County in south central Ohio...
Southeastern Highland County in south central Ohio...
Northwestern Scioto County in south central Ohio...

* Until 500 PM EDT.

* At 428 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Seaman, moving southeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.

* Locations impacted include...
West Union, Manchester, Peebles, Seaman, Tollesboro, Rome, Blue
Creek, Decatur, Rarden, Cherry Fork, Sinking Spring, Otway,
Concord, Trinity, Dunkinsville, Bradysville, May Hill, Locust
Grove, Ribolt, and Charters.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

08/07/2026

It’s day three of the 2026 Scioto County Fair in Lucasville, OH.

Each morning this week, Scioto County EMA will be sharing the specific forecast for the Lucasville Fairgrounds. This is in cooperation with the NWS in Wilmington, OH, who is monitoring Lucasville this week for any weather hazards that may arise.

Be sure to follow us here daily and share the "Fair Forecast" each day.

Today is going to be a warm day in Lucasville. There is an increasing chance of rain, mainly this afternoon and evening. Wear your sunscreen, drink plenty of water and enjoy the third day of the fair!

08/04/2026

Every child deserves the confidence to communicate, connect, and thrive. 💙

At Compass Community Health, our compassionate anguage therapy services are designed to help children build the skills they need to express themselves and succeed in everyday life.

Our speech therapists provide personalized support to help children:

🗣️ Improve speech clarity

💬 Strengthen language and communication skills

🤝 Build social communication skills

🌟 Gain confidence at home, in school, and beyond

Every child develops at their own pace, and we're here to support them every step of the way.

Learn more about our pediatric speech therapy services or schedule an appointment with Compass Community Health today.