Wadsworth Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony Honors Fallen
Residents filled downtown Wadsworth and Woodlawn Cemetery to honor fallen soldiers. American Legion Post 170 led the parade with 400 participants including Scouts, VFW Honor Guard, and Wad sworth High School Band. Army veteran Al Whitacre was grand marshal, with stops at St. Mark's Church and Woodlawn Cemetery for tributes and remarks by Chaplain Brian Miller and Mayor Robin Laubaugh.
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Medina veterans read names at county memorial ceremony
Medina County Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 385 held a Monday ceremony at the Medina County Vietnam Memorial to honor all local veterans who died in American wars. Rich Malone MC’d and noted the 1990 memorial, with flags placed for each veteran. Arianna Deeb spoke, representing Pete Dawes’ family.
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Memorial Day events honor fallen heroes in Sharon Township
Sharon Township residents gathered for Memorial Day events at Sharon Circle including a pancake breakfast at Sharon Center United Methodist Church and a parade from Ruhlin Construction to the circle. State Rep. Sharon Ray delivered the keynote, followed by the Gettysburg Address recitation and taps. The ceremony concluded with a wreath, rifle salute, and an open house at the township building. The gathering draws about 500 people from multiple communities as a reminder of service and community.
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Buckeye Local Bova to Enter Hall of Fame in 2022
York Township Buckeye Local Schools recognizes Phil Bova a former Buckeye High School teacher and golf coach for induction into the 2022 Hall of Fame. Bova taught 35 years heading the OWE program led efforts like Coats for Kids and holiday visits to schools and nursing homes. The Special Honorary award will be presented August 10 at St. Martins Community Center Valley City with Buckeye alumni invited to attend.
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