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Child-protection panel wants to learn from death of Floyd County toddler
The Lexington Herald-LeaderMore could have been done to prevent the death of 2-year-old Watson Adkins, said members of a panel reviewing deaths from child abuse in Kentucky. Watson, who was removed from his home and placed with a maternal aunt, was later found dead at his aunt...Tags: Steve Beshear, Mental Health, Crime, Law and Justice, Child Abuse, Abusive Behavior
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51-year-old veteran graduates from CSS with hopes to help
Duluth News TribuneAfter providing 24 years of military service to his country, Anthony "Tony" Klar is looking forward to a new career of service, assisting veterans, their families and others in need of a little support. The 51-year-old Moose Lake man graduated from...Tags: Educational Development Corporation
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Former DEA employee accused of stealing $1,800 from the agency and her coworkers
The Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewA former employee of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration pleaded guilty Monday to embezzling $1,800 from the agency and her coworkers. Holly Cook, 43, of Monongahela stole money from a locked cash box she was in charge of and collected money from...Tags: Justice System, Trials, Judges, Lawyers, Pittsburgh
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Mensch and Costa: Remove stigma of welfare from DPW
The term "welfare" is defined as the general well-being of an individual or group of individuals. However, when used in association with government services, the term has unfortunately developed a negative connotation. One state agency that suffers from...
Tags: Nursing Homes, Breast Cancer, Homelessness, Edward G. Rendell, Politics
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Millions meant for veterans pocketed by suspect 'charities'
The Dayton Daily NewsMillions of dollars meant for veterans has been stolen by con men or misspent by charities in recent years, according to Ohio officials who tell the Dayton Daily News they are stepping up enforcement. Recently a sweeping investigation by the Ohio...Tags: Redbox, Prosecution, War Crimes, Justice System, Lawyers
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Canton Town Staff Collect Donations To Help Local Family
Canton Town Staff Collect Donations To Help Local Family The town's senior and social services department is collecting donations to help a local family struggling with health and financial difficulties, according ton an announcement from the town....Tags: Human Interest
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Tribute to women
The Tribune-Democrat, Johnstown, Pa.The YWCA of Greater Johnstown will honor seven women from the area for their contributions to the community during the 27th annual Tribute to Women on May 23. The event will feature a reception at 5 p.m. and a dinner at 6 at Pasquerilla Conference...Tags: Family, Health and Safety at Work, Religion and Belief, Marketing, Hospitals and Clinics
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Social Welfare Board gears up for 100th anniversary
St. Joseph News-Press, Mo.The Social Welfare Board withstood World War I and the Great Depression and the Recession. The oldest free health care clinic in the nation survived rough political climates and funding issues to bring the same mission to the area as it did in 1913:...Tags: Politics, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, World War I (1914-1918), Pension and Welfare, Health Insurance
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Group marks five years of giving to the community
St. Joseph News-Press, Mo.When Mary George decided to begin a women's group five years ago, she wasn't looking for a social outlet. Rather, she was looking to provide a way for women to contribute to the community without having to devote much time to meetings. Modeling her...Tags: Ceremonies, Arts and Culture, Human Interest, Culture, AFL-CIO
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EDITORIAL: Still seeking solutions
Kitsap Sun, Bremerton, Wash.An ambitious idea to create a comprehensive program to help chronically homeless men at an abandoned youth camp in South Kitsap is dead -- but the continuing effort to address the problem in Kitsap County is not. That's what proponents are saying...Tags: Nursing Homes, Homelessness, Substance Abuse, Social Issues
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The Charleston Gazette, W.Va., Phil Kabler column
The Charleston Gazette, W.Va.CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Looks like the West Virginia Development Office is re-upping to be a major sponsor for the 2013 Greenbrier Classic PGA golf tournament, writing a $500,000 "down payment" check on Wednesday. As in the past two years, the state has...Tags: Golf, Drugs and Medicines, Tourism and Leisure, Social Issues, Sports
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Trexler Trust awards more than $4 million in grants to 83 charities
The Harry C. Trexler Trust has awarded grants totaling more than $4 million to 83 Lehigh County charities and civic causes, the trust announced Wednesday. There were 111 requests for funds seeking more than $5.6 million, according to a news release....Tags: Lehigh County, Muhlenberg College, Charity, Allentown, Social Issues
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