"Town Celebrates Oldest American's 116th Birthday as Entire Community Becomes Family"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
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.