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XinHua Mesenburg with his dad Mitch and stepmom Shannon.
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Edison High School

Father writes heartfelt message after Edison graduate's suicide

XinHua Mesenburg died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot while stationed at Andrews Joint Base.

Jan 13, 2019 at 5:47 PM
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) arrives at a recent hearing of the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs. Brown also serves on the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee. A local activist wants that committee to schedule hearings to hear directly from veterans suffering illnesses caused by toxic exposure while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Military

Sen. Brown urges committee to give a hearing to veterans exposed to poison

Veterans suffering illnesses due to toxic exposure caused by burn pits.

Dec 24, 2018 at 6:00 PM
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Firelands Historical Society

Ohio History Connection project captures untold WWI stories

Two-year project digitizes World War I collections from the Ohio History Connection archives.

Dec 23, 2018 at 8:00 AM

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Wreaths Across America

Photos of Woodlawn Wreaths Across America ceremony

Locals gathered at Woodlawn Cemetery Saturday afternoon for the Wreaths Across America ceremony honoring veterans and those killed. Here is the symbolism of the wreaths: Evergreens stand for longevity and endurance, red bows stand for great

Updated Dec 17, 2018 at 12:56 AM
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National Guard

Deployments, cybersecurity among the Ohio National Guard’s top accomplishments for 2018

The combat reserve for the U.S. Army and Air Force, deployed more than 800 soldiers and airmen in 201 throughout D.C., Estonia and Kuwait.

Dec 11, 2018 at 6:00 PM
Eloise (Zablan) Ritz talks about her experiences on Dec. 7, 1941.
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Pearl Harbor

Close encounter at Pearl Harbor

“Shrapnel hit a coconut tree in our neighbors’ yard and cut it right off.”

Updated Dec 7, 2018 at 10:23 AM
Nate Whaley (second from right) and his family smile Saturday as he shows off his plaque honoring him as the 2018 Huron County Veteran of the Year. From left are his father Daniel, wife Amber and mother Alice.
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Huron County Veteran of the Year

Whaley selected 2018 Huron County Veteran of the Year

‘Veterans organizations will go under’ if the younger generation doesn’t get involved, says U.S. Army vet and Norwalk science teacher.

Dec 3, 2018 at 4:00 AM
Pres. Bush addressing nation fr. WH Oval Office re start of OP Desert Storm, ushering in gulf war. President Bush passed away Nov. 30, 2018. (Photo by Diana Walker/Time Life Pictures/Getty Images/TNS)
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George Bush

George H.W. Bush, 41st president dies at 94

As the nation's 41st commander in chief, Bush presided during the collapse of the Soviet Union and the turning back of an Iraqi invasion of Kuwait, with a deftness honed as a diplomat and CIA chief.

Updated Dec 1, 2018 at 5:56 PM
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Korean War

Remains of Toledoan MIA from Korean War identified

A DNA analysis, chest X-ray and dental records revealed the identity of an area man who went MIA just a few months after turning 18.

Nov 27, 2018 at 6:00 PM
Ray Chavez, 106 years-old, has died. He was believed to be the oldest Pearl Harbor survivor, was the quartermaster on the USS Condor, a Navy minesweeper, on Dec. 7, 1941, when the Japanese Navy attacked Pearl Harbor, Hawaii and surrounding areas.
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World War II

Nation’s oldest Pearl Harbor survivor dies at 106

Since 2015, Ray Chavez was an invited guest at the White House, at numerous commemorative events in California and Hawaii and a frequent local parade grand marshal.

Nov 22, 2018 at 12:00 PM
George Klotz, of Sandusky, hugs his granddaughter, Julianna Klotz, a fifth-grade student at Main Street school, as veterans and their relatives are recognized during the annual Veterans Day program Monday. Julianna is the daughter of Jessie and Allison.
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Main Street School

Main Street School honors vets for 'stepping forward'

“It’s kinda overwhelming that we are honored like this.”

Nov 12, 2018 at 9:00 PM
These five veterans are draped in the handmade Quilts of Honor presented to them Friday morning during a veterans program in the Monroeville Athletic Complex. From left are: Joe Metarko (U.S. Army), Larry Boehler (U.S. Air Force), Raymond Miller Jr. (U.S. Navy), Steve Doerner (Navy) and Roger Tallman (U.S. Marine Corps). Max Opper (Air Force) and James Meyer (Navy) aren't pictured and were unable to attend the program, but had quilts made for them.
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Military

'We can't honor veterans enough'

Several Monroeville-area vets received Quilts of Honor.

Nov 12, 2018 at 8:00 PM
Chuck Summers leans against a jet during his time in the U.S. Marine Corps. He now is the Huron County Jail administrator.
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Military

Military service is traditional in Summers family

Roots in Revolutionary War.

Nov 10, 2018 at 2:00 PM
Bob McDowell is a Vietnam veteran. He was the longtime investigator for the Huron County Prosecutor's Office and prior to that, he worked for the Perkins Township Police Department and Erie County Sheriff's Office.
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Military

Army vet awarded Bronze Star 'V-device' for valor in Vietnam

“When I retired, I was in full-time civilian law enforcement 49 years.”

Nov 9, 2018 at 5:00 PM
Kristen Hall, music teacher for Willard kindergartners through fifth grade, directs students in singing "God Bless the USA" during the Willard City Schools veterans program Wednesday morning in the Robert L. Haas Gymnasium. Sitting in the front row are high school students who were involved in the assembly. Not pictured is Dave Carpenter, music teacher for kindergartners through second grade and Willard Middle School, who also was directing.
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Willard City Schools

Willard veterans assembly is 'impressive display of gratitude'

Retired U.S. Army Col. Daniel Barnett, a 1982 Willard High School graduate, was the featured speaker.

Nov 9, 2018 at 3:00 PM
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