Quiet Normandy D-Day Remembrance In 2020 Amid Covid
In Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer France a somber D-Day anniversary marks 76 years since the 1944 Omaha Beach landings. With families distant due to the coronavirus and forecasts of rain, veterans like Charles Shay fear being alone as locals honor fallen allies from the United States Britain Canada and others.
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Mural Created for D-Day Anniversary Wall Honor
A VFW member Chuck Novak primed a white wall and donated paint for a mural by Cozzens. The artwork was finished a day before the 66th anniversary of D-Day and the Normandy landings.
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World War II Contact Details for Reporter Kopanski
Medina Gazette notes contact options for reporter Jack Kopanski regarding World War II coverage. Call 330 721 4063 or email jkopanski at medina gazette dot com for information or tips.
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Medina cancels July 4 parade and delays fireworks over COVID-19
Medina officials announce the July 4 parade is canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions and the July 3 fireworks will be postponed or possibly rescheduled. The Chippewa Lake Lions Club also cancels its Fourth of July parade for health and safety reasons. Camp Invention shifts to Camp Invention Connect with at home sessions June 22 26 at several elementary schools. The Ohio Development Services Agency invites PPE manufacturing grant applications at development.chip.gov.
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