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Memorial Day in Monroe County
While Memorial Day is a time to remember those who died in service to our country, local ceremonies Monday were a reminder that it is up to the living to…
Read MoreMonroe County reflects on Memorial Day
At the first Decoration Day ceremony on May 30, 1868, then general and future U.S. President James Garfield addressed a gathering at Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, saying, “For love of…
Read MoreRun For The Wall
Overnight stop at Wentzville MO VFW post 5327 May 23rd 5:00 Columbia May 24th 08:45 – 09:30 450+ Motorcycle group passes by Just after JB Bridge. Be on the overpass…
Read MoreHonoring those who made ultimate sacrifice
Monday marked the 50th annual celebration of Memorial Day as a federal holiday, and hundreds of Monroe County residents came out to show their support even as the pandemic again…
Read MoreMemorial Day programs
There are a number of programs planned in observance of Memorial Day this Monday, May 31. Waterloo American Legion Post 747 and Waterloo VFW Post 6504 will use the Monroe…
Read MoreThe Civil War soldiers of Monroe County
Last month marked the 160th anniversary of the start of the bloodiest war in American history. On April 12, 1861, Confederate troops opened fire on Fort Sumter at the entrance…
Read MoreVietnam vet recounts experience
Marvin McMichael will never forget the events of Nov. 19, 1967. The Columbia resident was in the midst of his tour of duty while with the United States Army during…
Read MoreColumbia Memorial Day observation
Memorial Day in Columbia will be observed with an outdoor, drive-up program May 25 at Columbia American Legion Post 581. The observance will be broadcast on a low-watt radio frequency…
Read MoreWaterloo Memorial Day commemoration
Memorial Day in Waterloo will be commemorated with a Facebook video to be premiered May 25 on the City of Waterloo Facebook page. The video will feature introductions from Waterloo…
Read More‘May we never forget’ | Monroe County observes Memorial Day
Hundreds of citizens across Monroe County gathered at four different services Monday to honor those who died while serving in America’s military. Waterloo In Waterloo, it was the American Legion…
Read MoreDupo Memorial Day Celebration
American Legion Prairie Du Pont Post 485 in Dupo and Chief Pontiac VFW Post 1699 in Cahokia will present a Memorial Day service at 11 a.m. at Post 485, 200…
Read MoreHecker Memorial Day Celebration
Festivities for Hecker’s Memorial Day celebrations to be held outside St. Augustine’s Catholic Church this weekend include an air show (weather permitting), the presentation of a special flag to a…
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