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Aging, Community, elder abuse, Veterans, Wood County, Wood County Senior Center June 12, 2026

Patriotism without protection of vulnerable elders is ‘hollow’

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Jan Larson McLaughlin on June 12, 2026.

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Wood County Committee on Aging to host Flag Day & Elder Abuse Awareness event

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Care Compass Project to provide guidance on assisted living, community living & changes in Medicare, Medicaid

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MemoryLane offers safe space for local residents with dementia to spend their days

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Low voter turnout – Senior citizens may be served by board appointed rather than elected

Aging, election, property taxes, Senior Citizens, Wood County, Wood County Senior Center January 14, 2026

Senior citizen levy – which makes up 73% of annual budget for services – to be placed on fall ballot

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Jan Larson McLaughlin on January 14, 2026.

Aging, elder abuse, Senior Citizens, Wood County Senior Center June 13, 2025

As senior population grows, so do the numbers of elder abuse and exploitation cases in county

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Jan Larson McLaughlin on June 13, 2025.

Community Voices, Wood County Senior Center April 27, 2025

‘Cars and Cookies’ event planned for Friday afternoon at Wood County Senior Center

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Jan Larson McLaughlin on April 27, 2025.

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Fireworks not permitted in Bowling Green city limits
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June 23, 2026

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June 23, 2026

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June 22, 2026

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