A ceremonial Ground Breaking marked the start of construction for the new Veterans Building. Ed Allender, President of LICOVA – the Livingston County Veterans Association, says this is a milestone for a project that began more than three years ago. Allender says they have raised $1.1 million through donations or pledges, with about $230,000 still to be raised. He says […]
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As fundraising efforts continue to build a new Veterans Center in Chillicothe, the organizers, Livingston County Veterans Association (LICOVA), are moving into the final phase of the center’s design. Ed Allender is the president of LICOVA and says they met at the sight to get a feel for the size of the building and make final plans. Allender says they […]
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Area Veterans are not able to visit VA centers for non-essential care at this time, The VA does have a full-time counselor in the area for Veterans. The VA has also rolled out its Community Care program. Veterans will just need to call the VA they are attached to and get a referral to the doctor they wish to see. […]
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The Chillicothe High School is hosting a Veterans Day Assembly again this year. Assistant Principal Dr Jill Watkins says it will be held Monday, at 8:30 am Dr Watkins says as the Veterans arrive, the students will assist them in registration for recognition during the assembly that begins at 9:00. Veterans and their family members are invited. Those Veterans that […]
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A Veterans Bench, provided as an Eagle Scout Project, will be dedicated this Saturday at 11:00 am at the Livingston County Courthouse. The new Veterans Bench is located on the south side of the courthouse near the Veterans Memorial. This is the Eagle Scout Project for Dalton Ripley, from Troop 120.
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The Grand River Historical Society Museum will have a Veteran’s Day tribute program, this Sunday at 2:00 pm. the program will be presented by Mary Lou VanDeventer and Larry Vance. Vance, a retired CHS history teacher and Museum Board Member, will provide historical presentations. Mary Lou VanDeventer with the Chillicothe Area Arts will provide a variety of patriotic songs, including […]
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A Resource Fair for Veterans & those in need will be Wednesday, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Aging in Place Livingston County and the VFW Information Assistance Group is hosting the Veteran Needs Day at the Vern R. Glick Post of the American Legion at 1400 Washington Street. At this event, Veteran Service Officers, the VFW Information Assistance Group, […]
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Aging in Place Livingston County is hosting a couple of Needs Day programs. Ann Burchette from the Livingston County Health Center says they encourage residents and caregivers to attend. A Needs Day will be held Wednesday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, including the noon hour. This will be held in the Community Room at the Chillicothe Public Housing Authority, […]
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When people find something they think needs changed, some hope for change and others try to affect change. 71 year old Air Force Veteran William Shuttleworth is putting his foot forward to improve things for Vietnam Veterans. He is, in fact, putting one foot in front of another in his trek from Boston to San Francisco. Shuttleworth was in Chillicothe […]
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