WARSAW — With the passing of World War II and Korean War veterans, Vietnam War vets are quickly becoming the eldest generation of military heroes in this nation. Most Vietnam veterans are in their 70s. Largely vilified upon their return from combat half a century ago, “we are just now really getting the respect we …read more.

WARSAW — Members of the John C. Peterson American Legion Post 49 and James W. Sittler Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1126 conducted the annual Memorial Day service May 27 at Oakwood Cemetery in Warsaw. The service began with a performance of patriotic songs by the Kosciusko County Extension Choir. After the Pledge of Allegiance …read more.

Pictured, from left, Ken Locke, Rhonda Rife, Karen Smith, Deb Swanson, Rex Rife, Kathy Snell, Jill Smith, Marsha Huffman and John Sadler. WARSAW — VFW Post 1126 and American Legion Post 49 hosted the annual Veterans Day event at Center Lake Pavilion Sunday, Nov. 11.  “Today the bell at the Kosciusko County courthouse will be rung …read more.

SYRACUSE — Booths designed for hands-on learning fill the back end of the former Veterans of Foreign Wars building on Chicago Street in Syracuse. Within a couple of weeks students will fill those booths and learn valuable and in-demand skills. Tuesday evening, Jan. 9, in Syracuse the Wawasee school board took a tour of the …read more.

SYRACUSE — What used to be the Veterans of Foreign Wars post at 307 W. Chicago St. in Syracuse will in just a couple of months be transformed into a place where valuable, in demand skills can be learned. In November, the VFW donated the building, originally built in 1966 according to county property records, …read more.

WARSAW — Indiana Business Opportunity Partners held a charity craft event and quarter auction for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana in Warsaw Nov. 14, at the Baker Youth Club. The iBOP group was able to make a $3,272 donation to Big Brothers Big Sisters and wish to thank those that supported the event.

The VFW Post No 1126 in Warsaw will host a cookout steak dinner from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. June 13. The meal will consist of ribeye steak, baked potatoes and a salad for $12 per person. Call (574) 267-2768 to reserve tickets for the dinner. The VFW is located at 1350 W. Center St., …read more.

[weaver_youtube F7gWGK9TybM rel=8] Recognizing the years since the end of World War II, Korean, Vietnam, Gulf War, Afghanistan, Iraq wars, and those veterans present, Ken Locke, Memorial Day speaker, combined seriousness with humor at the John C. Peterson Post 49 and James W. Sittler VFW Post 1126 Memorial Day ceremony in Warsaw Monday morning. Held …read more.