Remembering Ernie Pyle, Hoosier Wartime Journalist
April 18 marks the anniversary of the death of Hoosier Ernie Pyle, World War II’s preeminent war correspondent.
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Are There Any Jimmy Stewarts Around Today?
Recently I read a book titled “Hank and Jim,” which told of the lifelong friendship between actors Henry Fonda and Jimmy Stewart.
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When A National Forest Trained Americans For War
It’s 1941. Monday morning, mid-September, has dawned rainy and overcast.
Read MoreThe Story of One Hometown Soldier
Previously I wrote about the summer of 1956, when I was 7 years old, and my Dad signed me up for Farm League baseball.
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Indiana Rail Experience Returns To Region With Largest Season To Date
After being named Indiana’s Best New Experience in 2023, the
Indiana Rail Experience has returned to the region with an extended calendar of events that will delight visitors with new offerings and popular favorites on Memorial Day through Christmas.
Fort Wayne Veteran To Posthumously Receive Congressional Gold Medal
Fort Wayne native and renowned clothing designer Bill Blass will be posthumously honored with the Congressional Gold Medal for his service in the secret WWII Ghost Army, renowned for their creative deception tactics, according to the Ghost Army Legacy Project.
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So Grateful For Veterans Banner Saluting Loved One
Dear Editor, Just want to say thank you for the recognition of George E. Barnhart as a veteran of World War II with the beautiful banner honoring his service to our country. It is such an honor, and every veteran needs this right now. We wish he could … Read More
Syracuse Navy Veteran Turning 100 Wednesday
Forrest Lewis, a Navy veteran, is turning 100 years old. The public is welcome to participate in a drive-by parade from 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, at 600 E. Northshore Drive, Syracuse.
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Eighth memorial red canoe dedicated in Syracuse
On a hot, sunny afternoon Friday, June 4, Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce dedicated the eighth of 11 flower-laden red canoes to beautify the city in a project funded by SWCC Foundation.
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Vietnam Veterans See New-Found Respect Emerging
WARSAW — With the passing of World War II and Korean War veterans, Vietnam War vets are quickly becoming the eldest generation of military heroes in this nation. Most Vietnam veterans are in their 70s. Largely vilified upon their return from combat half a century ago, “we are … Read More
A Pure Miracle
In honor of those who fought and gave their lives in one of World War II’s most notorious battles, the Invasion of Normandy, four columns written by Ernie Pyle will be shared each week leading up to the 75th anniversary of D-Day on June 6. This is the first of the four columns.
Read MoreThe Death Of Captain Waskow
AT THE FRONT LINES IN ITALY, January 10, 1944 — The son of a tenant farming parents in west-central Indiana, Ernie Pyle became history’s greatest war correspondent. When Pyle was killed by a Japanese machine gun bullet on the tiny Pacific island of Ie Shima in 1945, his columns were being delivered to more than 14 million homes according to his New York Times obituary.
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Muncie World War II Veteran Receives Purple Heart 72 Years Later
MUNCIE — A central Indiana veteran now wears a medal to recognize his sacrifice exactly 72 years after he was hurt fighting for our country.
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Honor Flight Sending 84 Veterans To D.C.
FORT WAYNE — Honor Flight Northeast Indiana will send 84 veterans to Washington, D.C. Thursday, Sept. 22, to view monuments and memorials built in their honor
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‘Flags Of Our Fathers’ Convinced His Father Not In Iconic Photo
WASHINGTON D.C. — James Bradley, the author of “Flags of Our Fathers,” is convinced that his father John Bradley did raise an American flag on Iwo Jima’s Mount Suribachi, but not the one captured in the iconic photo that popularized a later flag-raising.
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At 92 Veteran Finally Receives Bronze Star
ALBANY, N.Y. — A New York World War II veteran got some long-overdue recognition for his service.
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