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Local Veterans Greet Motorcyclists on Run for the Wall Tuesday Afternoon

Tuesday, May 24 by Jc Tinsley

Motorcycle riders from across America are en route to Washington D.C. Tuesday afternoon, they passed through White County where a small but important group hung and waved flags from a County Road overpass north of Carmi as they made their trek. Five veterans were... Read More.

Gov. Pritzker Announces 31-Year Navy Veteran Terry Prince to Serve as Director of the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs

Monday, March 22 by Aaron Lange

Gov. Pritzker Announces 31-Year Navy Veteran Terry Prince to Serve as Director of the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker named Terry Prince, a 31-year United States Navy veteran... Read More.

FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL’S DR. WESLEY THOMPSON TO PURSUE DREAM OF PROVIDING MEDICAL CARE FOR VETERANS

Monday, January 18 by Aaron Lange

Dr. Wesley Thompson, MD, Chief of Staff at Fairfield Memorial Hospital, has accepted a position with Veteran’s Administration Hospital in Idaho and will be leaving the Wayne County community in March 2021 after 17 years... Read More.

Veteran’s Day Meal

Wednesday, November 4 by Aaron Lange

Each year, Fairfield Memorial Hospital recognizes and appreciates all veterans who have fought for our freedom. Therefore, in honor of their service, Fairfield Memorial Hospital wishes to offer a free complimentary lunch for any Veteran who would like to join on November 11th from... Read More.

FMH TO HOST VETERANS DAY COMPLIMENTARY LUNCH

Monday, October 19 by Aaron Lange

Each year, Fairfield Memorial Hospital recognizes and appreciates all veterans who have fought for our freedom. Therefore, in honor of their service, Fairfield Memorial Hospital wishes to offer a free complimentary lunch for any Veteran who would like to join on November 11th from... Read More.

Department of Veterans’ Affairs Launches ‘Operation Rising Spirit’

Wednesday, May 27 by Aaron Lange

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) today launched “Operation Rising Spirit,” a campaign challenging service organizations, volunteers, and patriots of Illinois to raise the spirits of military veterans and the heroic staff who care for them every day at state veterans’ homes... Read More.

Illinois Patriots to Hold Memorial Day Ceremony at Veterans Park in Carmi

Monday, May 18 by Aaron Lange

The White County VFW Post #851 and The Carmi American Legion Post #224 are saddened to announce that they have cancelled their annual Memorial Day service this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, however, Illinois Patriots will be holding a Memorial Day ceremony at... Read More.

Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Announces All State Veteran’s Home Residents and Employees Have Received COVID-19 Testing

Thursday, May 14 by Aaron Lange

Department has tested nearly 2,000 veterans and caretakers SPRINGFIELD – Building on Governor Pritzker’s efforts to expand testing capacity statewide and the administration’s commitment to timely, responsible, and transparent communication about COVID-19, the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) today provided updated test results... Read More.

Carmi Elks Lodge to Hold Spaghetti Dinner for Veterans; RSVP By This Saturday

Thursday, January 16 by Aaron Lange

Carmi Elks Loge #1652 is sponsoring a free Veterans Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, February 1st, from 5-8 PM at 217 E. Cherry Street in Carmi. All White County veterans and currently serving military personnel are invited to attend and may bring a guest if... Read More.

Specialist Josh Richardson Speaks at SIC’s Veterans Day Recognition Ceremony

Tuesday, November 19 by Aaron Lange

Southeastern Illinois College welcomed and honored local Veterans at the annual Veterans Recognition Ceremony on Friday, Nov. 8. Army Specialist Josh Richardson of Carrier Mills was the keynote speaker at the event where he paid tribute to those who have served in the... Read More.

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