"Town Celebrates Oldest American's 116th Birthday as Entire Community Becomes Family"
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Edith Ceccarelli, at 116 years old, is the oldest known person in the United States and the second oldest on Earth. She has lived in Willits, California for most of her life, and the entire town has become like family to her. Last year, the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors proclaimed February 5th as a day to celebrate the county’s favorite daughter, and the community makes sure to celebrate her birthday each year.
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- Sweet 116: town throws birthday bash for America’s oldest person The Guardian US
- America’s oldest living person celebrates 116th birthday KTXL FOX 40 Sacramento
- Oldest living American Edie Ceccarelli of Willits celebrates 116th birthday The Santa Rosa Press Democrat
- 'Edie' Ceccarelli, USA's oldest person, to celebrate 116th birthday USA TODAY
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