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Cooking Up Something Healthy with Natalie Feltz
We were delighted to welcome Natalie Feltz, Associate Professor of Culinary Arts at Pierpont Community & Technology College, to the Fairmont Senior Center for a special cooking presentation featuring quick and easy healthy recipes. Natalie showed us just how simple it can be to create delicious meals that are both nutritious and satisfying. Her samples were…
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Know the Warning Signs of Elder Abuse
Know the Warning Signs of Elder Abuse Elder abuse can happen to anyone — and it often goes unnoticed. As friends, neighbors, and caregivers, it’s important that we stay alert and speak up when something doesn’t seem right. Common Warning Signs of Elder Abuse: Unexplained injuries like bruises, cuts, or burns Sudden changes in behavior…
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Marion County, West Virginia, Senior Center receives new mural, overhauls community activities
by John Mark Shaver FAIRMONT NEWS EDITORJul 14, 2025 FAIRMONT, W.Va. (WV News) — The Marion County Senior Center in Fairmont received a new stairwell mural this summer courtesy of Fairmont State University and Fairmont Senior High School students, a piece of art that center Executive Director Leisha Elliott said signals a transformation of services…
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Avoid unsubscribe Scams
Email unsubscribe scams involve malicious actors using fake unsubscribe links to trick individuals into clicking on them, potentially leading to malware installation, identity theft, or increased exposure to spam. How Unsubscribe Scams Work: Risks of Unsubscribe Scams: How to Protect Yourself: In summary, be cautious when clicking unsubscribe links in emails, especially if you are…
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Flood Assistance
If you or someone you know has been impacted by recent flooding in Marion County, help is available. Please reach out to the following organizations for support: American Red Cross:They can assist with local volunteer coordination, crisis supplies, and emergency financial assistance. Seth Kenefick, Community Disaster Program Specialist 304-374-0839 seth.kenefick2@redcross.org WV Volunteer Organizations Active in…
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Protecting your personal information: Which documents to keep and which to shred
When protecting your identity, you might consider keeping usernames to yourself, using strong passwords, and reviewing your statements. That’s all great. But it’s also essential to consider what you do with documents or digital files containing your financial information. So, let’s look at what you should keep and lock up, and what you should shred…
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Exciting News from MCSC, Inc.! 🐾
We are honored to announce that Marion County Senior Citizens, Inc. is the proud recipient of a Meals on Wheels Loves Pets Regional Cohort Grant, made possible by the generosity of PetSmart Charities! This grant will allow us to expand our support for senior clients and their beloved animal companions, helping to provide critical pet…
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Marion County, West Virginia, Commission reads proclamation for National Older Americans Month
FAIRMONT, W.Va. (WV News) — The Marion County Commission read a proclamation honoring National Older Americans Month on Wednesday, with Marion County Senior Citizens Inc. Executive Director Leisha Elliott accepting the proclamation and speaking on the importance of the community’s older residents. Elliott said it’s important to allow aging residents’ voices to be heard, noting…
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Story nudges state officials to help seniors
MOUNTAIN STATE SPOTLIGHT Story nudges state officials to help seniors By Erin Beck Mountain State Spotlight This story was originally published by Mountain State Spotlight. Get stories like this delivered to your email inbox once a week; sign up for the free newsletter at mountainstatespotlight.org/newsletter CHARLESTON — Last month, Mountain State Spotlight reported that those who…
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