Bar Bingo at 12:30 p.m. and food. Call 655-4007. ...more

July 22, 2008

Here are some of the public celebrations scheduled for Independence Day: • 'Happy Birthday, U.S.A.' The Veterans Council of Highlands County Inc., the Veterans Advisory Board, and the Veterans Committee of the Sebring Elks will host a "Happy Birthday, U.S.A." ceremony at the Sebring Elks Lodge on Friday, July 4, at 10 a.m. ...more

June 29, 2008

Two veterans groups and a cemetery association will honor fallen fighting men and women with Memorial Day observances on Monday. Here are the details: ...more

May 24, 2008

For several years, our business has been asked by the local veterans' council to put up tents for the annual Memorial Day remembrance ceremonies at Oakside Cemetery on First Street in Zephyrhills. We have always been glad to provide this small service to assist our veterans' groups. ...more

May 23, 2008

At a ceremony Saturday at Veterans Memorial Park on U.S. 301, 191 miniature U.S. flags were added to the Operation Field of Honor memorial. ...more

January 13, 2008

SEBRING — The U.S. House of Representatives was expected to approve on Wednesday $406,767 to build a new Highlands County Veterans Service Office, said Congressman Tim Mahoney. The funding was included in the Omnibus Appropriations bill, which passed the Senate Tuesday night. "It's great," said Harry Marsh, president of the Highlands County Veterans Council, a committee which reports to the Highlands County commissioners. "We've been expecting this. It's been an ongoing process." When he was elected a year ago, Mahoney committed to help get the money, and he delivered on the promise, Marsh said. Marsh believes the building will cost about $100,000 more than Congress appropriated, but the county commissioners are expected to provide the rest. ...more

December 20, 2007

SEBRING — What started as a small, goodwill project at one Highlands County school has grown to a big countywide thank you Christmas gesture for U.S. soldiers stationed overseas. ...more

November 21, 2007

SEBRING — Iraq War veteran Joshua Gdovin was pleased and a little surprised when a child greeted him with thanks at a Veterans Day ceremony at Veterans Beach on Monday. The Avon Park Battery "B" 3-116 Field Artillery National Guard member attended the ceremony on the shores of Lake Jackson, along with about 150 others, many dressed in uniform. "The kids came up and shook hands and I was so proud of what's going on," said the 22-year old who joined the service in 2003. "The more people here, the better." Like many with similar thoughts, Gdovin said he was moved to hear "Taps" played at the close of the ceremony. ...more

November 13, 2007

For a few moments this morning, Veterans Memorial Park will be transformed into a battlefield. ...more

November 11, 2007

SEBRING — While the person giving the invocation to start the Highlands County Board of Commissioners meetings changes every week, one thing stays constant. Every meeting begins with expressions of gratitude to and prayers for the men and women serving in the military. At Tuesday's meeting, the commissioners will discuss a proposal to provide up to $900 per year in financial aid to military personnel from Highlands County serving in combat zones in the war on terrorism. Highlands County is likely to become the 14th county in the state to offer such aid through an exemption on property taxes or a stipend to help with expenses. ...more

November 10, 2007