At its second annual Heroes Gala in September, the Douglas County Community Foundation will spotlight a group of people dedicated to community service. “This unforgettable evening of inspiration and celebration will raise awareness and provide support,” Tera Radloff, chair of the Douglas County Community Foundation, said in a statement. The 2024 Hero Awards ceremony, scheduled […]
Important dates for the 2024 general election in Florida Important dates for the parliamentary elections on 5 November 2024 The 2024 general election is fast approaching, and many Florida voters already know who and what they will vote for. When does early voting begin? The important dates are: Voter registration deadline: October 7 Deadline for […]
Volunteers mark hundreds of veterans’ graves with flags on Memorial Day Due to the pandemic, cemetery staff and a small group of volunteers are marking veterans’ graves in Union Grove with flags in honor of Memorial Day. Dazia Cummings, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel You may notice that flags in Wisconsin are flying at half-staff on Thursday. […]
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — Military veterans and their families filled the seats of the Leinie Lodge Bandshell at this year’s Military Appreciation Day at the Minnesota State Fair. This year’s theme is honoring the spouses of military members. On this day, more than 285,000 veterans in Minnesota are honored. “The success of our armed forces […]
Donald Trump attacked two of his former employees and called them stupid and dumb. In an interview with Shawn Ryan, a former Navy Seal and CIA operative, Trump called General Mark Milley a “stupid human being” and then said his former chief of staff John Kelly was “one of the dumbest people” he had ever […]
Reading time: minute The district has a new tool to help people find affordable housing. A interactive website and map is now available to search for affordable housing projects built with county funds. The Affordable Housing Map with Country-Specific Restrictions lists existing and under-construction housing projects. Users can search by location and learn details about […]
Delaware Post One wins the American Legion World Series Delaware Post One won the 2018 American Legion World Series with a walk-off single in the eighth inning. 08/22/18 Courtesy of Chet Strange/Special to The News Journal Six years after Delaware produced its first American Legion World Series baseball champion, another First State team is aiming […]
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – A Portland Army veteran says Sumner County may have been unfairly holding those who have served our country accountable for more than a decade. It all started when Chris Shoemaker wanted to get a new license plate in May. The Sumner County Clerk’s office charged him an additional $51 wheel tax […]
RAPID CITY, SD (KOTA) – June 6 is the anniversary of D-Day, and Paul Priest, a Box Elder Army veteran, flew to Normandy last month with the Best Defense Foundation for the 80th anniversary commemorations. RELATED TOPIC: Last veteran of the Battle of Remagen is honored in Normandy Priest and more than 100 other American […]
Free taxis for veterinarians Veterans in Santa Clara County can benefit from Yellow Cab of Silicon Valley’s free taxi rides to medical appointments, job interviews, employment services, school or educational events, and other important appointments. The free ride program is thanks to a micro-grant from Santa Clara County Executive Otto Lee’s office to the Silicon […]
