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North Webster Public Library News
Ginny Keller was the winner of the Adult Pizza Drawing for existing card holders.The North Webster Public Library welcomes all new card holders who signed up for new library cards during last month’s...
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Local WWII Hero Welcomed Home
“This weekend our family drove four hours to welcome Honor Flight Columbus home,” said Monica Boyer of Warsaw. “My grandpa (Bob Haney), a local Winona Lake WWII vet, was on the flight with his two...
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Local Veteran Receives France’s Highest Honor
Gordon Rhodes with his Knight of the Legion of Honor medal. A local veteran was bestowed one of France’s highest honors for his service in World War II. Gordon Rhodes, a resident of Milford, was...
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North Webster Public Library News
Ginny Keller was the winner of the Adult Pizza Drawing for existing card holders.The North Webster Public Library welcomes all new card holders who signed up for new library cards during last month’s...
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Local WWII Hero Welcomed Home
“This weekend our family drove four hours to welcome Honor Flight Columbus home,” said Monica Boyer of Warsaw. “My grandpa (Bob Haney), a local Winona Lake WWII vet, was on the flight with his two...
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Local Veteran Receives France’s Highest Honor
Gordon Rhodes with his Knight of the Legion of Honor medal. A local veteran was bestowed one of France’s highest honors for his service in World War II. Gordon Rhodes, a resident of Milford, was...
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WWII Veterans Take Reunion Flight In B-17 Bomber
A rare B-17 bomber landed at the DeKalb County Airport in Auburn June 8 as part of a traveling tour, and for several visitors who came to see the plane it was a historic reunion. Everett Smiley, 91,...
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Wawasee Eighth-Graders Honor Veterans
Wawasee Middle School eighth-graders cheer as World War II veterans arrive at the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. (Photos provided) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Eighth-graders from Wawasee Middle...
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At 92 Veteran Finally Receives Bronze Star
Thomas Williams ALBANY, N.Y. — A New York World War II veteran got some long-overdue recognition for his service. Thomas Williams, 92, of Central Bridge received his many medals Jan. 19, including the...
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‘Flags Of Our Fathers’ Convinced His Father Not In Iconic Photo
In this Feb. 23, 1945 file photo, U.S. Marines of the 28th Regiment, 5th Division, raise a U.S. flag atop Mount Suribachi, Iwo Jima. WASHINGTON D.C. — James Bradley, the author of “Flags of Our...
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Honor Flight Sending 84 Veterans To D.C.
FORT WAYNE — Honor Flight Northeast Indiana will send 84 veterans to Washington, D.C. Thursday, Sept. 22, to view monuments and memorials built in their honor. The trip is the organization’s 21st...
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Muncie World War II Veteran Receives Purple Heart 72 Years Later
MUNCIE — A central Indiana veteran now wears a medal to recognize his sacrifice exactly 72 years after he was hurt fighting for our country. Muncie resident and World War II veteran Junior Howell...
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The Death Of Captain Waskow
Ernie Pyle works on an article while visiting the Anzio Beachhead, March 18, 1944. ( EDITOR’S NOTE: In honor of those who fought and gave their lives in one of World War II’s most notorious battles,...
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A Pure Miracle
Ernie Pyle works on an article while visiting the Anzio Beachhead, March 18, 1944. ( EDITOR’S NOTE: In honor of those who fought and gave their lives in one of World War II’s most notorious battles,...
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Vietnam Veterans See New-Found Respect Emerging
American Legion and VFW posts around the nation hold dinners for Vietnam veterans on or around March 29, proclaimed in 2012 as National Vietnam War Veterans Day, though this year’s events have been...
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Eighth memorial red canoe dedicated in Syracuse
The memorial red canoe at the intersection of Indiana Street and Huntington Avenue is the fifth of 11 to be placed by Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce, but the eighth to be dedicated in a short...
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Syracuse Navy Veteran Turning 100 Wednesday
Pictured, from left, are Rich Maron, Commissioner Brad Jackson, Forrest V. Lewis, Commissioner Bob Conley, and Commissioner Cary Groninger. Lewis was named Veteran of the Month in September 2018. File...
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So Grateful For Veterans Banner Saluting Loved One
Dear Editor, Just want to say thank you for the recognition of George E. Barnhart as a veteran of World War II with the beautiful banner honoring his service to our country. It is such an honor, and...
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Fort Wayne Veteran To Posthumously Receive Congressional Gold Medal
Fort Wayne native Bill Blass, who will be posthumously honored with the Congressional Gold Medal for his service in the secret WWII Ghost Army, is seen in a Jeep during WWII. Photo provided. News...
View ArticleIndiana Rail Experience Returns To Region With Largest Season To Date
News Release INDIANA — After being named Indiana’s Best New Experience in 2023, the Indiana Rail Experience has returned to the region with an extended calendar of events that will delight visitors...
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