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Do you know if you are eligible for the Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Discount? There are many individuals in our district who are unaware they are eligible to receive this wonderful assistance. A simple phone call to our Agency can help determine whether you meet theeligibility requirements. The Area Agency on Aging District 7 is able to provide this service through the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act grant from the Ohio Department of Aging. This project provides outreach to and enrollment assistance for individuals who may be eligible for the Low-Income Subsidy (“Extra Help”) and/or Medicare Savings Program.

PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA— More than 45,000 people welcomed and roared in satisfaction as Punxsutawney Phil predicted an early spring on Gobbler’s Knob on Friday.

FRANKFORT—As we find ourselves one-third of the way through the 60-day Regular Session in February, I believe it’s important to provide an update on key legislative developments and share my perspective on a couple of significant bills.

Update: This morning around 7:30 Phil emerged from his bed and to our surprise didn’t see his shadow. According to this prediction we are in for an early Spring.

As we stepped into the fourth week of the 2024 Regular Session in Frankfort, the pace noticeably quickened, reflecting the bustling energy and heightened activity that characterizes this critical phase of our legislative calendar. The corridors of the Capitol were abuzz with stakeholders and advocates, each bringing forward their concerns and hopes for the future of Kentucky. This period has been marked by an intensive schedule of meetings, committee hearings, and floor deliberations, spotlighting the collaborative efforts required to address the myriad issues facing our state.

The start of a new year usually features talk about resolutions and changes that can be made to support a healthier way of living. One way to strengthen your defense in remaining healthy is staying up-to-date on vaccinations. Vaccines serve as a safe and reliable defense against serious illness, protecting the health of individuals, their loved ones, and others in their community.

FRANKFORT— Despite the snow and inclement weather that led many schools and several businesses in the district to close their doors last week, the Kentucky General Assembly reconvened on Tuesday. We rounded off Week 3 of the 2024 Regular Session, completing a fifth of our 60-day legislative journey. As the temperatures outside turned frigid, Frankfort was heating up with legislative activity. Reignited after a reflective pause for MLK Jr. Day, the legislature now looks to tackle the heart of our agenda, constructing a budget that addresses the pressing needs and aspirations of our people.

Ensuring the people of Kentucky are safe and able to go about their lives without fear of becoming the victims of crime is a fundamental role of government. This week, members of the House filed HB 5, legislation aimed at preventing crime through common sense changes.

Three weeks ago, I was helping my lovely neighbor, Sharia, by unloading her SUV with Christmas decorations fit for a king to adorn the house her five children call home. Two weeks ago, I watched as she excitedly installed them inside and out. Fast forward to this weekend, 1 a.m. after Black Friday, and her family was in tears in my living room as firefighters worked to put out flames engulfing their attic and rear side of their home.

Hair never stops growing, barbering is recession and time proof, so you will always be in demand! So was the lesson learned when an Arthur Mowery started a Barbershop in 1923 making this year the 100th Anniversary of that business startup.