Top Story Community 2 residents turn 100, making March memorable at Smith Crossing Jeff Vorva Times correspondent Apr 4, 2022 Apr 4, 2022 Updated Oct 16, 2024 0 1 of 2 Helen Heffron celebrated her 100th birthday March 7. Provided;Marc C. Monaghan, Smith Crossing Robert Vorel turned 100 March 23. Jeff Vorva, The Times Prefer us on Google Learn More Gift this article New subscriber benefit! Copied to clipboard Out of gifts for the month Unfortunately you've used all of your gifts this month. Your counter will reset on the first day of next month. 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