Born on May 7, 1844, in the quiet village of Winchester in Adams County, Ohio, Lucien Jerome Fenton would go on to become one of the county’s most influential and enduring figures. His life spanned war, peace, politics, and profound local development, leaving behind a legacy still felt in the community today. Fenton was the…
The Adams County Community Foundation (ACCF) held its first-ever Scholar Dinner on Monday, April 28 at the Winchester Church of Christ in Christian Union to recognize the achievements of 42 local scholarship recipients and their families. The event marked a new tradition celebrating the impact of philanthropy and education in Adams County. Thanks to the…
“You Continue to Give. We Continue to Grow.” That message captures the heart of the Adams County Community Foundation’s latest initiative: the Double Your Donation campaign. Thanks to a generous matching pledge, every dollar contributed will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $100,000, doubling the impact of every gift made to support the future of Adams…
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Dear Savvy Senior, What websites or apps can you recommend to help older people find employment opportunities? I’m 60 and have been out of work for nearly a year now and need some help. Seeking Employment Dear Seeking, To help you find employment, there are a number of job-search websites and apps specifically tailored to…
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Thanks to the generosity of its donors, the Adams County Community Foundation is transforming lives through education. Over the past five years, the Foundation has awarded 133 scholarships, and this year alone, five endowment funds will provide 42 scholarships to local students planning to attend college or trade school. The C.E. Smith Family Scholarship Fund…
From the quiet river towns of Wrightsville and Blue Creek, Ohio, came a young man who rose to national fame on baseball’s grandest stage—only to have his career and life cut tragically short. Austin Bush “Mac” McHenry, born October 22, 1895, in Wrightsville, Adams County, was the son of Dr. Oscar Edwin McHenry and Hanna…
Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about volunteer vacation programs? I’m a healthy, 60-year-old, single woman, and am interested in doing some solo traveling, but would like to tie it with something meaningful. Purposeful Traveler Dear Traveler, If you’re looking to do more on your next vacation than relax in the sun or…
