Veterans

Veterans Banners Return to Eustis and Debut in Umatilla

For local radio personality Billy Matthews, the banner hanging in Downtown Eustis last year to honor his father’s military service was an emotional sight. “I appreciated my dad’s military banner hanging in Eustis last year” says Billy, who hosts the…

Villager hosts Veterans Day book signing to benefit Wounded Warriors

Fenney Grill, 3210 Fenney Way, in The Villages will host Villager Yvonne Combs’ book signing to benefit from 3-5 p.m. Wednesday, on Veterans Day, to benefit Wounded Warriors. Yvonne’s recently published autobiography, “Metisse,” meaning “half-breed” in French reflects on her…

Animal shelter, DAR partner to offer free pet adoptions for veterans in November

As Veterans Day approaches, the Lake County Animal Shelter is offering free pet adoptions for veterans during November. This promotion was made possible by a donation from the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Mary Ellen Robertson…

Free golf for veterans set Nov. 11 at Mount Dora Golf Club

A “Salute to Veterans” golf outing will be hosted 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, at the Mount Dora Golf Club, 1100 S. Highland St., Mount Dora, and it’s being co-hosted by the Mount Dora Golf Association, American…

Local artist paints mural honoring military veterans

A previously blank wall has come to life at the American Legion Post 35, 920 Highland St., Mount Dora, where a local artist has devoted 600 (and counting) hours painting a variety of vignettes of military veterans defending and serving…

Free pet adoptions for military veterans

Veterans Day is Monday, Nov. 11. As the day approaches, the Lake County Animal Shelter is proud to offer free pet adoptions for veterans during the month of November. This promotion was made possible by a $200 donation from the…

Program helps homeless veterans

Lake County Veterans Services will host its first Stand Down event on Saturday, Nov. 16 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 101 East Maud St. in Tavares. Services provided will include health/dental care, meals, basic hygiene care, employment assistance, housing…

Comedians performing in Clermont for veterans and first responders

Laughter helps. Laughter heals. So, the “Funniest Night in America” should go a long way toward healing veterans and first responders. Comedians from the Laughs for the Troops nonprofit organization are scheduled to perform at 8pm Sept. 20 at the…

Former Marine Inducted into Florida Hall of Fame

Thanksgiving is part of George Wanberg’s life every day of the year. He believes in saying ‘Thank You’ loud and often to the veterans who served their country during every war since World War II. With it, he awards an…

War Heroes Share Their Stories

All seven men who appeared recently at Leesburg Library have received the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) for exceptional courage and skill flying combat missions during World War II, Korea, the Cold War, and Vietnam. Some were honored with more than…