Memorial Day Service Honors Fallen in Lawrence County
Residents and veterans gathered at the Lawrence County Government Center for the annual Memorial Day service and parade sponsored by the Lawrence County Veterans Council and Commissioners. The program included a band performance, a Pledge of Allegiance, a moment of silence for Staff Sgt. Edward Mills Jr. killed in Afghanistan, and wreath presentations followed by remarks from Staff Sgt. Richard Putnam.
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Lawrence County Veterans Council
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New Castle High School
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Afghanistan
Richard Putnam
Bosnia
Courtney Caughey
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Hill crowned 2012 Distinguished Young Woman in Lawrence County
Hunter Hill, named 2012 Distinguished Young Woman in Lawrence County, overcame a sprained ankle during the pageant. She received 4800 in scholarships, a bracelet, flowers, luggage, a portrait, and an all expenses paid trip to the national competition in Johnstown on the 30th. Hill plans to pursue pediatrics at University Pasburets Mohawk High’s student.
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Lawrence County Soldier Killed in Afghanistan Attack
The U S military confirms the death of Staff Sgt. Edward David Mills Jr. of New Castle as one of seven Americans killed in a Kandahar province bombing. Mills, a 2005 Army recruit and Pathfinder with the 101st Aviation, is survived by his wife and parents. A memorial service will be held.
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New Castle
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101St Airborne Division
Fort Campbell
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Amanda Brenner
Kathie L. Greenawalt
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