Dana Unveils Bronze Statue Honoring War Correspondent Ernie Pyle
A new bronze sculpture honoring famed World War II correspondent Ernie Pyle has been unveiled in his hometown of Dana.
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Warsaw Salutes You Banners Honor Local Service Members
A program which began as a high school project has grown into a community tradition.
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Hoosier Pilot Killed In WWII To Be Buried With Family
After 80 years, Indiana native Ensign Delbert Martin, who died in aerial combat over modern-day Micronesia, will be interred next to his family with full military honors Wednesday, Oct. 15.
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Hoosier WWII Soldier To Be Buried After Remains Identified
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced that the remains of LeRoy B. Miller Jr., of Indianapolis, killed during World War II, have been identified. He will be laid to rest in his hometown.
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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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