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Shelter Islander named one of County’s Veterans of the Year

Michael “Zack” Mundy, a Marine Corps veteran and commander of Shelter Island’s American Legion Mitchel Post 281, has been named a Suffolk County Veteran of the Year. Mr. Mundy received his honor from Suffolk County Legislator Catherine Stark, who …

Nevada’s state flag once looked different than it does today

For a landlocked state in the desert, Nevada’s flag sure does have a lot of blue. But it’s not about the ocean, it’s about loyalty. Nevada’s flag has gone through several iterations over the years, and the most recent one, finalized in 1991, represents the …

Pioneer American Legion Post #307 Donates To Local Organizations

John Cornell “J.C.” Jennings, 77

John Cornell “J.C.” Jennings, age 77, of Georgetown, Ohio passed away Thursday, November 28, 2024 at his residence with his family by his side. He was a retired rural mail carrier for the United States Postal Service in Georgetown, Ohio, a lifelong farmer …

JAMES ROBERT WAINSCOTT

 James Robert Wainscott, 84, of Rising Sun, Ind., passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024, at the home of his daughter. Jim was born in Cleves, Ohio, on July 22, 1940, a son of the late Therese (Taylor) Wainscott and Gene Wainscott. He proudly served his …

Kid-friendly parties offer music, puppets, storytelling, and more holiday magic

Families can ring in the holidays with two special events coming up at Jefferson Parish libraries. First up is the BestBank Holiday Party, happening from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Dec. 8 at the Jane O’Brien Chatelain West Bank Regional Library, 2751 Manhattan …

Transitional housing program in central Kentucky continues its mission to serve female veterans

Homelessness is found in communities all across Kentucky and it takes on many forms. Many of the homeless are military veterans. An organization based in Clark County has a continuing focus when it comes to homeless female veterans. "This was an old …

Rapid River American Legion celebrates 73-year member

Courtesy photo Ninety-six-year-old Korean war veteran Dusty Malnor, shown at front, dropped in for the recent Hunters Turkey Dinner at the Walter W. Cole Post 301 in Rapid River. Malnor has been with the post continuously for 73 years. St. Anthony of Padua …

URGENT! New Toys Needed Now For Toys For Tots in SE Minnesota

If you did a bit of online shopping on Black Friday this year, you helped break a record.  According to NPR, online shoppers spent $10.8 billion alone and retailers were throwing out massive deals to make that happen. Unfortunately, not everyone is …

MRHD's holiday funding helps organizations that may have fallen through the cracks

SIOUX CITY — Giving Tuesday, held the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, is a time when many people and organizations decide to contribute nonprofit organizations that may be in need of funds during the holiday season. But the holidays came a bit earlier for the …

Ione Smith

Jan. 18, 1935 – Nov. 29, 2024 Sherwood Ione Smith, 89, Sherwood, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at a Bismarck hospital. Ione Marilyn DesLauriers was born on Jan. 18, 1935, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in …

Meet your neighbor: Bob and Gail Worth

Bob and Gail worth have been sweethearts since their teenage years, growing up together in the Lake Benton area and starting a family of their own after getting married in 1972.  “I married my high school sweetheart,” he said. “We went together for five …

Two students win first place for Legion Flag Program

Photo Provided Amanda Murray (left) from St. Mary Central School in Martins Ferry won first place in the girls division and Wade Spears (right) won first place in the boys division for the 2024 Flag Program presented by Richard Smathers from the American …

What's Happening: Dec. 2-14, 2024

GOLDEN GATHERINGS AT WALLOWA COUNTY COMMUNITY CONNECTION: 7-10 a.m. 702 NW First St., Enterprise; 8-10 a.m., 204 E. Second St. in Wallowa. Coffee and doughnuts. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.   GRIEF WORKS, A GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: 12:30-2 p.m. …

Robert “Bob” Lester Falcon

Robert “Bob” Lester Falcon Marion Robert “Bob” Lester Falcon, 98, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at his home in Marion, surrounded by his loving wife and family. Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Monday, December 2, …

Michael Aicher

Michael Aicher Solon Michael Aicher, 73, of Solon, passed away on November 28, 2024 at the VA Medical Center in Iowa City. Visitation will be held from 4-6:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at Lensing Funeral and Cremation Service in Iowa City. Funeral …

Bob Smith, 84, of West Branch

Robert Richard Smith, better known as Bob, passed away at his home on Monday, November 25, 2024, with his daughters and wife at his side. He was 84. He was born on May 31, 1940 in West Branch to Lynn and Georgina (Richardson) Smith. On August 17, 1963, he …

Local community honors Pearl Harbor victims with annual remembrance ceremony

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WCYB) — The Tri-Cities Military Affairs Council and The American Legion hosted a ceremony on Sunday to remember those who died at Pearl Harbor in 1941. This event always takes place on the first Sunday in December, with a listing of …

Real estate measures dominated this week in Island News for 2014

Council calls for inventory of potential land acquisition sites Land acquisition is emerging as a key issue for the newly-seated Village Council. At their first meeting Tuesday, local leaders agreed to study a number of options, ranging from the Key …

The Front Line Foundation Grants Death Benefit to Family of Red Lake Officer Who Died Responding to a Call for Help

The Front Line Foundation has now paid out $615,000 in death benefits and other support to Minnesota’s First Responders since its’ inception in 2018 MINNEAPOLIS , MN, UNITED STATES, December 2, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Front Line …

U.S. Paralympians, Wounded Warriors To Join The Hartford Ski Spectacular Hosted by Move United

The Hartford Ski Spectacular is one of the nation’s largest and longest running adaptive winter sports festivals for people with disabilities DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, December 2, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- More than 800 individuals, ranging …

Aviation Augmented & Virtual Reality Market Size Will Generate Record Revenue: USD 23.6 Billion by 2031

Aviation augmented & virtual reality market was valued at $0.91 billion in 2021, is projected to reach $23.6 Bn by 2031, grow at a CAGR of 39.2% from 2022-2031 WILMINGTON, NEW CASTLE, DE, UNITED STATES, December 2, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

Jariet Technologies Welcomes Luke Miller to Executive Team to Lead Sales, Marketing, Applications

Strengthens Jariet's focus on expanding market share in wideband RF Transceivers for high performance defense, aerospace and commercial applications REDONDO BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, December 2, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jariet Technologies …

HTX Labs launches the latest version of EMPACT, the Premier XR Training Platform for the DoD, at I/ITSEC 2024

HTX Labs launches EMPACT® III, featuring CATALOG, CREATE, and TRAIN to deliver secure, scalable XR training backed by a $90M USAF contract and IL4 ATO. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, December 2, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- HTX Labs, a leader in …

TrellisWare Completes Successful Testing Of Mobile Maritime Ship-to-Ship Troposcatter Communications Solution

SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, December 2, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TrellisWare Technologies, Inc. announced today that they have completed successful testing on a new tropospheric scatter (troposcatter) radio solution to address US Navy …

EIN Presswire’s Annual Year End Special on Press Release Distribution Packages to Run For Entire Month of December

Lock in savings by receiving bonus press release credits with the purchase of a package. WASHINGTON , DC, UNITED STATES, December 2, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Do you have news to share before the end of the year or anticipate big announcements …

Buy NSN Seeks to Address Military Aviation and Aerospace Demand with an Enhanced Selection of Fasteners and Bearings

ASAP Semiconductor commits to expanding the selection of aerospace fasteners and bearings it offers on Buy NSN to meet military aviation and aerospace demand. ANAHEIM, CA, UNITED STATES, December 2, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ASAP Semiconductor, …

Alabama Mesothelioma Victims Center Urges the Family of a Welder with Lung Cancer or Mesothelioma Anywhere in Alabama to ...

BIRMINGHAM , AL, UNITED STATES, December 2, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to the Alabama Mesothelioma Victims Center, "If your loved one is a former welder anywhere in Alabama and he has just been diagnosed with lung cancer or …

USS Michael Murphy, USS Spruance and USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. Conduct Port Visits in Thailand and Singapore

These port visits highlight the strong relationships the United States has with Thailand and Singapore. In addition to fostering camaraderie and cooperation between nations, Sailors were afforded the opportunity to experience the stunning beaches, rich …

Truman arrives in Marseille, celebrates Thanksgiving

The port visit comes just after the two-month point on deployment, following over a month of operations with Allies and partners in the North and Norwegian Seas. Today, Sailors are excited to enjoy liberty, immersing themselves in Marseille’s renowned …

Pain Relief International Joins #GivingTuesday to Bring Revolutionary Pain Relief Solutions to Millions

REMOVE THE PAIN - UNLEASH THE POSSIBILITIES! HEBER CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, December 1, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On this global day of giving, Pain Relief International is rallying individuals, organizations, and communities to participate in …

F*ck Perfect: Derrick Solano’s Bold Bonus Book Challenges Society’s Idea of Perfection

F*ck Perfect* is Derrick Solano’s raw and humorous bonus book, empowering readers to embrace flaws and reject the myth of perfection. LAS VEGAS, NM, UNITED STATES, November 30, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Derrick Solano, the no-holds-barred …

Empowering First Responders and Veterans to Start 2025 Strong: True North Advisory LLC Hosts 2-Day Financial Challenge

True North Advisory LLC’s 2-Day Financial Challenge on Dec 1-2, 2024, empowers heroes with tools to build strong financial foundations and secure their future. MD, UNITED STATES, November 29, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Michael E. Barnes Sr., MBA …

Xterra Health and Whiskey Valor Foundation Join Forces to Honor and Support Veterans

Xterra Health partners with Whiskey Valor Foundation to honor veterans, expand resources, and foster community through shared missions and initiatives. SALEM, OH, UNITED STATES, November 29, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Xterra Health, a leader in …

Markon Enhances National Security Capabilities with Strategic Acquisition of JY Systems

FALLS CHURCH, VA, UNITED STATES, November 29, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Markon, a federal government consulting firm backed by Sterling Investment Partners, is proud to announce the acquisition of JY Systems, LLC (JY). This strategic acquisition …

Eartha Govan of The M.A.G. Firm LLC to be Featured on Close Up Radio

EVANS, GA, UNITED STATES, November 29, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The MAG Firm, a business coaching and logistics consulting company founded by retired Lieutenant Colonel Eartha Govan, proudly announces the launch of its comprehensive business …

Drone Battery Global Market Report 2024: Market Size To Reach $13.3 Billion By 2028

Drone Battery Global Market Report 2024 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2024-2033 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, November 29, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Business Research Company’s Early Year-End Sale! Get up to 30% off …

Marine’s Award-Winning NPS Thesis Explores Mixed-Reality for Training Naval Aviators

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Thomas A. Cecil, a June 2024 graduate from NPS’ Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation (MOVES) program and winner of Commander George L. Phillips Award for top MOVES graduate, focused his award-winning thesis research on …

U.S. Navy SEALs, Indian Marine Commando Force, and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Train During Exercise Malabar 2024

The engagement reinforced and expanded combined special operations forces interoperability with partner nation militaries in support of a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. “We value the opportunity to train with our counterparts from India and Japan,” said an …