Monroe, County

Riviere Aux Raisins! Monroe County is situated in the southeastern corner of Michigan, approximately 40 miles south of Detroit and 20 miles north of Toledo, Ohio. Monroe County has a population of more than 140,000 and is Michigan's only county situated on Lake Erie. The county is a rich agricultural area noted for soybeans, grains, corn, sugar beets, potatoes and alfalfa. A number of industries operate in the county, including auto-parts manufacturing, metal fabrication, cement, packaging and glass production. The Fermi Nuclear Power Plant plays a major role in supplying power to the area. French missionaries came to the territory as early as 1634. They named the river the Riviere Aux Raisins because of the many grapes in the locality. A trading post and fort were established here in 1778. The first settlement was called Frenchtown when about 100 French families came here from Detroit and Canada. Frenchtown was later named Monroe in honor of President James Monroe. Monroe County was officially established in July, 1817.

AgeWays Nonprofit Senior Services, formerly known as Area Agency on Aging 1-B, is dedicated to providing programs, services, and support to older adults and their families in Monroe, MI. They offer a no-cost telephone help line, government-funded programs for in-home care, Meals on Wheels, transportation options, and a resource center to guide seniors and their family members to various resources for care, housing, food assistance, and more. With 50 years of experience, AgeWays is committed to helping seniors age in the ways they choose. They also provide support for family caregivers through services like adult day programs and workshops. Through their advocacy efforts, they fight on behalf of nursing home residents and their families, and they strive to keep seniors informed about potential scams targeting them. AgeWays is dedicated to promoting senior health and wellness, offering fall prevention programs, diabetes management, and resources for managing chronic illness and pain.Generated from the website

Lucas County Government, located in Toledo, OH, serves as the administrative body responsible for a variety of essential local services and community engagement initiatives. The county offers resources such as real estate information, election details, and support for minority and women-owned businesses seeking to register as vendors. In addition to managing public safety and welfare through departments such as the Board of Elections and Canine Care Control, Lucas County also facilitates regular meetings of the Board of Commissioners to address community needs. The government emphasizes transparency and accessibility through various online services and informational resources for residents and visitors. Generated from the website