Disabled American Veterans, a nonprofit based in Erlanger, will jointly host the National Virtual Veterans Career Fair with RecruitMilitary, a full-service military-to-civilian recruiting firm Taking place on March 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Central Time, this online event is free and open to veterans, spouses, active-duty military personnel and members of the National […]
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SNAP work reporting requirements are expanding: what Kentuckians should know
Even if their SNAP cards don’t work at the grocery store because of a political stalemate in Washington D.C., most Kentuckians receiving federal food benefits will have to start submitting proof of work this month, even as the federal government stays shut down. Effective Nov. 1, veterans, the homeless, recent foster care youth and adults ages […]
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‘We hear you, we want you to stay’ families, veterans speak on suicide prevention
“There’s a culture among veterans,” said Doug Witt, a veteran and peer support specialist at NorthKey Community Care. “I reach out to veterans all the time, and a lot of times the veteran will say, ‘No, I don’t need help because I want to make room for the next veteran.’ Because that’s how we’re taught, […]
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NKY group on a mission to prevent veteran suicide
For some, Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer, but for others like Douglas Witt and Deb Winkler, it’s a day of remembrance. “If you have a veteran in your life, reach out, reach out to them to make sure they’re OK,” said Witt, a peer veteran with the Northern Kentucky Service Members, Veterans, […]
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DAV and volunteers plant 2,500 flags in Erlanger to honor veterans
Thousands of flags were planted in Flagship Park in Erlanger by the DAV and volunteers to honor veterans, with the proceeds from each flag going towards helping veterans.
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Memorial in Florence dedicated to former slaves, Black veterans
Priscilla Chambers has been conducting family history research since she was a teen, so she was pleased to recently learn there was a descendant buried at the Florence Cemetery. Chambers was present on Thursday as the Boone County Public Library hosted a ceremony dedicating a memorial to the 127 Black people buried at the cemetery […]
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Florence establishes veterans commission: ‘He felt there was more we could do’
The Florence City Council has established an advisory panel to provide input regarding veterans programs and related activities. Council member David Osborne initiated the Florence Veterans Commission concept, officials said during Tuesday’s special council meeting session. “Mr. Osborne served in the Army, very proud of his service and his community,” Florence Mayor Julie Aubuchon said […]
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Boone County Garden Club unveils Blue Star highway marker
On the 22nd anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and the crash of United Airlines Flight 93, a group gathered in Florence to pay tribute to armed forces personnel. The Boone County Garden Club, a member of The Garden Club of Kentucky, Inc. and National Garden Clubs, Inc., […]
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DAV to welcome new cohort of veteran entrepreneurs
A three-day entrepreneurship boot camp invites dozens of veterans and business leaders to the Disabled American Veteran’s (DAV) Northern Kentucky headquarters. DAV will welcome a new cohort of entrepreneurs in the military and veteran community for the first DAV Patriot Boot Camp of the new year. In addition to nearly 50 participants, DAV will host […]
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The Witness Tree Event to raise awareness for invisible veteran wounds
The city of Florence is hosting the Witness Tree event to raise awareness of wounded veterans returning to civilian life. The event will be held beginning Nov. 1 and run through Nov. 11 daily at 8 a.m. on the campus of the Florence Government Center at the Boone County Veteran’s Memorial. The program is expected […]