Posts Tagged ‘American Legion Post 581’
Services honor the ‘strength of our nation’
After COVID-19 caused unique Veterans Day celebrations last year, Monroe County and surrounding areas were back to in-person Veterans Day tributes last week. This is not to say the celebrations…
Read MoreColumbia centenarian celebrated
Longtime Columbia resident Maurice Schneider was treated to several surprises last week for the celebration of his 100th birthday. Schneider was born March 6, 1920, and moved to Columbia from…
Read MoreMonroe County thankful for its veterans
On Nov. 11, 1918, World War I, known at the time as the “war to end all wars,” ended with an armistice. One hundred years to the day, services around…
Read MoreLocal veterans honored with patriotic flair
Monroe County has a long and storied military history, with native sons and daughters participating in every major war and many of their most significant battles since the founding of…
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