Adams County Community Foundation Awards 50th Grant
The Adams County Community Foundation recently announced the awarding of its 50th community grant, marking a significant milestone in its mission to support the nonprofits that strengthen the fabric of Adams County. This landmark grant was awarded to Inter-Faith House, a volunteer-driven organization providing food and essential resources to area families in need. Founded in…
Savvy Living: What Seniors Need to Know About This Fall’s Vaccines
Dear Mary, Even though the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is undergoing major cultural changes and upheaval, the overall fall vaccine recommendations for “older adults” resembles last year, with exception of the Covid shot. Here’s what you should know. Flu Shots for Seniors Just as they normally do, the CDC recommends a seasonal…
New Dorton Fund Established at the Adams County Community Foundation
The Adams County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the establishment of the Ellis E. and Virginia Mae Dorton Scholarship Fund, created by their daughter, Patricia Dorton Whitaker, in memory of her parents. Ellis and Mae Dorton moved to Adams County in August 1950 when Ellis purchased the International Harvester dealership from Roy and Glenn…
Remembering Three “Band of Brothers” from Manchester, Ohio
Easy Company became a symbol of courage, sacrifice, and brotherhood. Their story was immortalized in Stephen Abrose’s book “Band of Brothers” and the HBO miniseries of the same name. Donald Hoobler and his best friend, Robert Rader, along with another friend, William Howell, all from Manchester, Ohio, enlisted in the Army paratroopers at Fort Thomas,…
Donald Brenton Hoobler: Remembering a Band of Brothers Soldier from Manchester, Ohio
Remember the farm boy from Manchester, Ohio, who grew up in the shadows of the Great War and stepped forward to fight in the next. The son of a World War I veteran. The brother. The rifleman. The paratrooper. The hero. Donald Brenton Hoobler was born on June 28, 1922, in Adams County. He was…
Savvy Living: Where to Find Senior Discounts in 2025
Dear Savvy Senior, My husband and I are in our 50’s and would like to know what resources you recommend for locating senior discounts, and what age do they kick in? Frugal Fay Dear Fay, One of the great perks of growing older in America is the many discounts that are available. There are literally…
Savvy Living: How to Find Reliable Health Information Online
Dear Savvy Senior, How can I tell if the health info on a website is trustworthy? I usually do a Google search on a symptom, drug or health condition when I want to research something, but with so much information out there I’m not sure what I can trust. Skeptical Sal Dear Sal, You’re wise…
Remember Tom Blackburn: Building Champions. Shaping Legacies
Remember the coach who put Dayton basketball on the map. The boy from Peebles who worked the family farm by day and dreamed big at night. Remember the quarterback, the teacher, the serviceman. The strategist. The husband. The father. Leonard Thomas “Tom” Blackburn was born on January 23, 1906, near Rarden, Ohio, and raised in…
Remembering Stephen Kelley: Preserving the Past. Inspiring the Future.
Remember the man who gave Adams County its flag. Who spent his life chronicling our history, protecting our heritage, and telling the stories others might forget. Remember the historian, the teacher, the curator. The veteran. The neighbor. The friend. Byron Stephen Kelley Jr. was born on April 25, 1949, and remained a lifelong resident of…
Savvy Living: What Is a Spousal IRA?
Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about spousal IRAs? My spouse and I are in our 50s and are looking for ways to boost our retirement savings. My wife is a homemaker and caregiver, and works parttime too, but her income is very small. Need a Boost Dear Need, Saving for retirement can…
