Veterans from Cleveland and Columbus will take part in the annual three-day event this winter from Feb. 5 to Feb. 7 at Snow Trails.
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From struggle to strength: Mansfield veterans celebrate 2nd chances
MANSFIELD — Mansfield Municipal Court Judge Michael Kemerer said Henry Ford, Abraham Lincoln and James Dyson all had one thing in common — at one point, they all failed. “If they can get back up,” he said, “I am certain the men and women of our Armed Forces can get back up when they get […]
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Salute to Veterans: Free musical tribute at Renaissance planned Nov. 9
MANSFIELD — On Sunday, Nov. 9 at 2:30 p.m., the community is invited to attend Veterans’ Salute, a free concert presented at the Renaissance Theatre and featuring the AFM Local 159 Concert Band in collaboration with the Mansfield Symphony Chorus. This inspiring event recognizes the courage, service, and sacrifice of our veterans and their families, […]
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Ontario opens ‘Hometown Hero’ veteran banner submissions
ONTARIO — The City of Ontario is planning its second annual “Veterans Way” display with submissions now open for Ontario or Springfield Township residents. The deadline is Feb. 28.
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Memorial highway bill would honor fallen Madison grad
MANSFIELD — Cornelius McCafferty Jr. was killed during what was supposed to be a ceasefire. It was February 17, 1969 — the final day of celebrations for Tet, the Lunar New Year. McCafferty was a signalman in the U.S. Navy, six weeks into his second tour of duty in Vietnam. A husband and father of […]
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Lexington club presents ‘Quilts of Valor’ to local veterans
LEXINGTON — Candace Branham smiled and ran her fingers across the red, white and blue quilt, admiring the patterns of stars stitched into the fabric. Branham had no idea what was in store when she arrived at the Lexington Senior Center Wednesday night. She and fellow Vietnam-era veteran Ann Marksbury arrived to find a meeting of […]
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GALLERY: Thursday afternoon at the Richland County Fair
It was Armed Forces Day on Thursday at the 173rd Richland County Fair. Admission was free for veterans and active-duty personnel alike, proper ID required. The week-long annual fair at 750 N. Home Road continues through Saturday night.
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GoFundMe raises money for local veterans advocate
BELLVILLE — Tami Oyster has spent the last five years as a full-time volunteer, helping local veterans however she can. Her charity thrift store, Love Our Hero’s, has raised almost $89,000 and helped more than 300 veterans. Now, Oyster is facing an unfamiliar challenge — allowing herself to be on the receiving end of another’s […]
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Love Our Hero’s relocates to Pumpkin Hollow in Bellville
BELLVILLE — Love Our Hero’s has been open just shy of a year, but it’s already undergone a major expansion. The non-profit thrift shop celebrated its grand opening Friday at its new location, 24 Bell Street in Bellville. The shop’s new home takes up the majority of the building, which formerly housed Pumpkin Hollow Antiques. […]