Jim Linderman awards JL Sumpter with “Award of Excellence”
Craig Smolinski, Vietnam
‘We were there because our country needed us’
By Beth Anne PiehlNight time can be the toughest for war veterans. Dreams that put them back in the line of fire, amidst unthinkable tragedies and atrocities, are common — even 30, 40, 50 years later. “There’s a saying, that when Vietnam… Read More
Donald Brazones, WWII
Prisoner of War recalls fateful mission, months in German POW camp
“When it was time for us to get the blue light (a signal from the Operations hut at the end of the runway signaling the pilot to take off) a pang of fright shot through my body at the realization that I was in the war and there was no escape. … Read MoreBob Bokram, Navy, WWII
Bokram joined the Navy, ready to defend his country during WWII
By Tamara StevensSpecial to Emmet County
Everyone who volunteered for the military during World War II served their country. But not all who served fought in battle, though they were prepared to do so at any moment. Robert “Bob”… Read More
Greenwood Cemetery in Petoskey seeking wreaths for veterans’ holiday effort
Jim Alton’s October Veterans Affairs column: Remember our Veterans this holiday season
OCTOBER 22: JOB FAIR: EMTS & PARAMEDICS
For New Emmet County Ambulance Operations
EMTS AND PARAMEDICS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22 9 A.M. – 1P.M. AT COMMUNITY CENTER, EMMET COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS 3 P.M. – 7 P.M. AT HEADLANDS GUEST HOUSE, MACKINAW CITY QUESTIONS? PLEASE CALL EMMET COUNTY HUMAN RESOURCES … Read More
October Hunter’s Safety Course: Oct. 21-25
County Officers group holds fall conference in Emmet County
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