candgnews.com SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 Vol. 44, No. 20
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‘SHE’S ONE-OF-A-KIND’ WARREN RESIDENT SHARES MEMORIES ON HER 100TH BIRTHDAY BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
WARREN — Anita Cozzens had to think about it for a moment, but she’s pretty sure the first president she ever voted for was Franklin Delano Roosevelt in the 1940s. She also remembers her childhood in Clay, Kentucky, where she was born in 1924. Cozzens talked about her lifelong experiences when she gathered with family and friends at the Arbor Inn to celebrate her 100th birthday Sept. 16. The birthday party at the assisted living facility gave the centenarian the chance to reminisce with the people closest to her, including her daughter Colleen Mullins and grandsons Scott Mullins and Michael Mullins, as well as her fellow residents and staff. “It’s incredible,” Michael said of her milestone birthday. “That’s the only word I can use.” Wearing a crown, sash and three corsages, Coz-
BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com
WARREN — Mayor Lori Stone announced the hiring of Eric Hawkins as the Warren Police Department’s new commissioner in a press release Sept. 18. “Eric Hawkins has demonstrated unparalleled dedication to public safety, innovation, and community collaboration throughout his distinguished career,” Stone said. “We are excited to welcome him as the leader of our police department as we continue to focus on building a safer and stronger community.” Hawkins According to the mayor, Hawkins’ career accomplishments reflect community-centered policing. “He has extensive experience managing large operational budgets and has led recruitment and professional development efforts that have enhanced po-
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Anita Cozzens, who celebrated her 100th birthday Sept. 16, holds up a photo taken during World War II when she was a flight attendant and served many service members en route.
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Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
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