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Honor Flight Rochester launches Mission 97, bringing 59 veterans to Washington, DC
3+ hour, 46+ min ago (148+ words) ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Honor Flight Rochester is celebrating its 97th mission, bringing local veterans to Washington for a special tribute and nearing a major milestone. Mission 97 marks the start of the fall season for Honor Flight Rochester, with 59 veterans on board—including many…...
Springfield veteran honored with Quilt of Valor at The Big E
14+ hour, 59+ min ago (42+ words) A longtime advocate for veterans in western Massachusetts was surprised with a special honor on opening day of The Big E. A longtime advocate for veterans in western Massachusetts was surprised with a special honor on opening day of The Big…...
Monday council vote would honor enslaved Norwich man, WWI Marine
23+ hour, 13+ min ago (288+ words) Norwich will be taking the time to recognize a little more of its history. A new sign highlighting the history of Primus Armes, an enslaved man who was owned by the Lathrop family, and a marker recognizing Richard Hourigan, a…...
"Long Live the Shah!" - Iranians in Toronto Celebrate the Shah of Iran
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Young coastguard volunteer nominated for BBC Radio Somerset award
13+ hour, 46+ min ago (25+ words) The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking. Young coastguard volunteer up for BBC award...
AROUND TOWN: Celebrating an inspiration to all
21+ hour, 8+ min ago (592+ words) Mike McGinley Around Town Wilkes-Barre City Councilman Tony Brooks received the Legacy of Service Award from the Salvation Army on Thursday night. Mike and Oscar joined friends to congratulate at the Wyoming Valley Country Club. The Salvation Army Band performed…...
Civil War veteran receives headstone after nearly 130 years
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (421+ words) Rick Meason has been searching for Pvt. Emer J. McElwee for years. McElwee has been buried in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery since the late 1890s. The exact location, however, was a mystery until relatively recently. “I knew his wife was buried here in…...
'It's a moment of closure': Central Catholic alum who died in Vietnam gets diploma 59 years after dropping out
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (480+ words) Terri Simpson remembers what it was like growing up around her older brother Thomas. "He was a fun guy to be around," the former Terri Novak said. "He played football at Central. He was a go-getter. Big guy. Very gentle…...
WW2 veteran who was Northern Ireland's oldest man is laid to rest
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (585+ words) The funeral of Second World War veteran Norman Irwin, who died at the age of 107, has heard how he lived a remarkable life and was a 'hero' in the world. Mr Irwin, Northern Ireland's oldest man, served in North Africa…...