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Memorial Day ceremony held locally Monday

Scores of people gathered at the Los Baños District Cemetery Monday to join with members of the local Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion posts honoring those who have given their lives while serving in the Armed Forces.The Memorial Day ceremony, featured participation from numerous local residents, including Fire Chief Chet Guintini, …

Two scoops of fun flavor

Here’s the scoop: Ice cream chills us out, calms us down and makes us a little crazy.

NYS Labor Commish Pleads with Congress for Summer Jobs Funding

With the Memorial Day weekend officially kicking off the beginning of summer — many teenagers are counting down the days till the school year ends.

Kiwanis seek filched flags’ safe return

It’s been said there’s no honor among thieves, but a local service club hopes whoever took American flags put out Monday to honor war dead will do the right thing – and bring them back.

Right up front in America

Every Saturday morning, just for fun and without spending a dime on gas, I take a trip to roughly 100 American cities and towns.

For those who served

Hearing of Richard’s death is still a painful memory for David Hartman, one of five Charlottesville -born Hartman brothers to serve in the U.S. military during World War II , and one of two who remain living.

Memorial Day services set

Area veterans and citizens will gather early Monday morning at the V.F.W. and American Legion to raise the flags to begin a day honoring veterans.

Many Memorial Day events planned for Monday across Whatcom County

If you are looking for a way to honor those who died while serving in the military, there are many Memorial Day events to attend across Whatcom County.

Memorial Day programs are scheduled

The long Memorial Day weekend will turn from festive somber on Monday, with traditional tributes to the nation’s fallen war heroes stretching across Langlade County.

The Good Old Days in Darien / Ed Chrostowski

Darien has been the home of patriots and heroes since it was Middlesex Parish, a fact that merits some thought as the town prepares to observe Memorial Day.