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Lawrence County proclaims May Older Americans Month as agency warns of meal-service waiting list and possible federal cuts
Summary
Lawrence County commissioners proclaimed May 2025 as Older Americans Month and heard from Jamie Herman, executive director of Area Agency on Aging District 7, who said federal funding uncertainty and a regional waiting list for senior meals threaten local services.
Lawrence County commissioners on Wednesday proclaimed May 2025 as Older Americans Month and heard a presentation from Jamie Herman, the new executive director of Area Agency on Aging District 7, who said federal funding uncertainty and local demand are straining senior services.
The proclamation was moved and seconded during the meeting and approved with Commissioner Mike Finley and Commissioner Deanna Holliday voting yes. Holliday said the proclamation will be signed by Board President Dr. Colton Copley, Holliday and Finley. Herman, introduced as an Area Agency on Aging District 7 executive and Lawrence County native, presented local data and asked the commissioners and…
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