Merry Christmas, veterans
CRESWELL – Little elves from Ellie’s Preschool Promise and Daycare assembled Christmas gifts for the Creswell VFW Post to deliver to homeless and needy veterans.
December 26, 2019
6:18 am
Category: Willamette Valley
Outpouring of generosity pays off in happy hearts for GIs’ kids
Christmas spirit reigned Friday afternoon, Dec. 20, in the Sweet Home School District Board Room. It was the culmination of the inaugural Operation Happy Hearts,
December 23, 2019
8:17 am
Veterans, or Santa’s elves?
Creswell VFW and Auxiliary members assembled 25-plus Christmas care packages. They were full of candy and cookies, new socks, books and a number of personal
December 19, 2019
5:36 am
Wreaths Across America places more than 1,200 at graves of Salem, Dallas veterans
Kira Nichols and her 3-year-old daughter, Olivia, walked across the cemetery lawn. “Say, ‘thank you for your service,’” Nichols, of Salem, says as they place a wreath
December 14, 2019
4:36 pm
disability compensation
More veterans may be able to claim damages from Agent Orange
MEDFORD, Ore. — The Jackson County Veteran Service Office is reaching out to local veterans to spread an important message to those who suspect they might have been
December 12, 2019
9:46 am
emergency assistance
Stand Down helps meet veterans’ needs
NEWPORT — The sixth Lincoln County Veterans Stand Down was held at the Shilo Inn in Newport on Friday, Dec. 6, from 10 a.m. to
December 11, 2019
11:15 am
WWII veterans
Editorial: Now’s the time to capture memories of World War II vets
National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day was Saturday, and this year our thoughts turned to all of the men and women who served during World War
December 10, 2019
6:30 am
WWII veterans
The last survivor: Veterans who saw the attack on Pearl Harbor are dwindling
On Dec. 7, 2008, seven red chairs lined the rain-soaked concrete in front of the Linn County Courthouse. Each one was occupied by a veteran
December 7, 2019
6:03 am
burial
Samaritan’s coastal hospice team achieves first step in Veterans’ partnership
Military veterans have unique physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual needs that can impact their end-of-life care. Recognizing these special needs, Samaritan Evergreen Hospice has joined
December 5, 2019
2:08 pm
Salem-Kaiser Volcano’s Jerry Howard wins Patriot Award
The Salem-Kaiser Volcano’s Jerry Howard wins the Patriot Award for supporting military veterans, active duty and Oregon National Guard service members in the local community.
December 5, 2019
11:38 am
Creswell VFW requests donations for local soldiers this holiday
CRESWELL –A portion of the local National Guard unit is currently deployed in the near East. The Creswell VFW post will be putting together care
December 4, 2019
8:41 am
WWII veterans
Warren Gill, Oregon’s Forgotten Navy Cross Hero
The Navy Cross Medal citation above describes the actions of Lieutenant (junior grade) Warren Gill, recipient not only of the Navy Cross, but also the
December 3, 2019
7:00 pm