Remembering Lloyd “Cowboy” Copas: Legendary Country Music Star from Blue Creek, Ohio
Lloyd Estel Copas, better known as “Cowboy,” was an iconic American country singer whose career spanned from the 1940s until his untimely death in 1963. Born into a musically gifted family, Copas showcased his talents from a young age, mastering the guitar and fiddle and beginning his singing career by the age of 10. His…
Savvy Living: How Extreme Heat Affects Senior
Dear Savvy Senior, I work for a county health department and every summer we’re seeing more and more seniors get sick and even die from heat-related illiness. Can you write an awarness piece on the affects extreme heat has on older adults, and what they can do to guard against this summertime risk. Thanks for…
Savvy Living: How to Find a Good Doctor
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good resources to help me locate some quality doctors in my area? I’m looking for an orthopedic doctor for my 77-year-old mother and a new internist for me, since my doctor retired last year. Searching Susan Dear Susan, Finding and researching doctors is a lot easier than it…
Adams County Community Foundation awards 35 scholarships
Thanks to a group of generous donors who created four endowment funds, the Adams County Community Foundation will award 35 scholarships to students attending college or trade school. The C.E. Smith Family Scholarship Fund will award 16 scholarships: Tanner Adkins from West Union High School will be a sophomore at Cincinnati State Technical and Community…
Continuing a Legacy of Giving: The McGovney Endowment Funds Support Adams County Education
The Adams County Community Foundation is proud to announce the heartwarming continuation of a legacy that deeply resonates with the spirit of giving and education in our community. In 2021, the Adams County Community Foundation introduced the Charles Hugh McGovney Scholarship Fund and the Hugh and Sue McGovney Unrestricted Fund, thanks to the generous vision…
Savvy Senior: How to Find Affordable Internet Services?
Dear Savvy Senior,I was recently notified that the Affordable Connectivity Program, which subsidizes my monthly internet bill, is about to end. What are my options for finding affordable home internet services now? I’m 71 years old and live primarily on my Social Security benefits.Barely Getting By Dear Barely,It’s unfortunate, but without additional funding from Congress,…
Remembering Robin Scott Fisher: Trailblazer in Neuroscience from Peebles
Robin Scott Fisher, an internationally renowned UCLA neuroscientist and anatomist, passed away on November 11, 2013, in Philadelphia due to a heart attack. He was 61. Throughout his illustrious career, Fisher made seminal contributions to our understanding of the development and function of the central nervous system. At the time of his passing, he was…
Exclusive Interview: Board Members Linda Stepp and President Paul Worley Discuss Our Mission
Our board members, Linda Stepp and President Paul Worley, recently had an in-depth conversation on C103 with host Matt Hilderbrand. They discussed our organization’s mission, dedication to community growth, and ongoing initiatives. Listed Here: C103 Country Home of the Cow! (securenetsystems.net)
Savvy Senior: How to Close Social Media Accounts of a Deceased Loved One
Dear Savvy Senior,How do I go about canceling a person’s social media accounts when they die? My wife passed away a few months ago and her social media accounts are still active.Sad Spouse Dear Sad,I’m very sorry for your loss, but this is a smart move on your behalf and one that often gets overlooked….
Remembering William Henry Harrison Reddick: Civil War Hero from Locust Grove
Join us in honoring the extraordinary life of William Henry Harrison Reddick, a true hero from our community. From his humble beginnings in Locust Grove to his acts of bravery during the American Civil War, William’s legacy continues to inspire us all. William’s journey began on September 18, 1840, in Locust Grove, Ohio, and tragically…
