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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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Elders need helping hand in cold weather
STAYING SAFE AND WARM Elders need helping hand in cold weather By Esteban Fernandez Times West Virginian FAIRMONT — The road out to Hammond or Valley Falls, Route 310, can be beautiful. But when the snow falls, its becomes downright impassible and becoming trapped by blocked roads is easy. It’s hard enough for younger, able…
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Leisha Elliott settles into role as new Marion Co. Senior Citizens Inc. director
FAIRMONT, W.Va. (WV News) — Leisha Elliott began her tenure as executive director of Marion County Senior Citizens Inc. two months ago, and in the time since, she has grown excited about providing the older residents of Marion County with much needed support. Elliott, a Marion County native who previously served as executive director of…
