Memorial Day Bell Ringing For Those Lost During Sparta Ceremony
Residents from across White County gathered at the Rotary Club of Sparta Veterans Park for its Memorial Day service. The program was put on by Sparta’s American Legion, featuring the ringing of the bells for those killed in action since the American Revolution. American Legion Post 99 Commander Ronald Lapierre said the message for the […]
Van Buren Back The Blue Breakfast Fundraiser Saturday
Van Buren’s American Legion Post will host a Back the Blue fundraiser breakfast Saturday morning. Funds will be used to purchase AirMed memberships for Van Buren police. AirMedCare Sales Manager Robert Keen said the membership covers the cost of being flown in an emergency aircraft. “If someone is ever flown via emergency aircraft, such as […]
American Legion Hosting Flag Retirement
The Overton County American Legion Post 4 in Livingston is hosting an American Flag Retirement ceremony Sunday night at 7 p.m. Post Sargent of Arms Robert Secott said the Flag Day ceremony will be a way for people to honor the service of a loved one. “What we do is if people have a flag […]
Livingston American Legion Auxiliary Poppy Distribution Cancelled
Livingston’s American Legion Auxiliary Poppy Distribution has been cancelled this year. The poppy distribution is an annual fundraiser for veterans and their families in need. Auxiliary Unit 4 Poppy Representative Romanna Schnitcke said the legion cancelled due to being unable to social distance. “It’s a very personal thing,” Schnitcke said. “We approach people’s cars, or […]
