Gary NewsLocal news for Gary, WV continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Museum to help vets get medals- March 30, 2008 "This happened to a lot of guys at the end of World War II with the shortage of brass" ' Over the years, thousands of veterans served their country and were awarded medals they never received and the Mid-Ohio Valley Veterans Museum would like to help them do something about that. via Parkersburg News & Parkersburg Sentinelhttp://www.topix.net/city/gary-wv/2008/03/museum-to-help-vets-get-medals?fromrss=1 Vets mull Iraq anniversary- March 28, 2008 "I've followed this type of issue since 1947 and I can tell you that it's never easy or quick. "We've been in Germany since 1944, going back to World War II, and that's over 60 years. So I don't see why we couldn't stay in Iraq until the job is done" ' Last week, national and international media outlets marked the fifth anniversary of the United State's war with Iraq as well as the deaths of 4,000 American soldiers killed there. via Martinsburg Journalhttp://www.topix.net/city/gary-wv/2008/03/vets-mull-iraq-anniversary?fromrss=1 State Police Probe Fatal Shooting- March 26, 2008 "Once the troopers entered the residence, Creech brandished a pistol at which time he was shot by the troopers." Two West Virginia state troopers are on administrative duty after they shot and killed a suspect in a domestic incident back on Sunday night in McDowell County. via West Virginia Metrohttp://www.topix.net/city/gary-wv/2008/03/state-police-probe-fatal-shooting?fromrss=1 Berkeley commissioners hear last of.....- March 7, 2008 "Our doors are open, but our pocketbooks and budget are very tight" ' Sheriff Randy Smith readily acknowledged to Berkeley County Commission members Thursday that he was submitting a "bare bones, no fluff" budget. via Martinsburg Journalhttp://www.topix.net/city/gary-wv/2008/03/berkeley-commissioners-hear-last-of?fromrss=1 |