When a Purple Heart recipient named Pat reached out to U.S. Sen. Patty Murray in November to inform her that he couldn’t transfer his GI bill benefits to his children, he wasn’t expecting congressional action to solve the problem.

As Ohioans prepare to observe Memorial Day on May 27 by visiting the gravesites of fallen heroes and honoring their sacrifice, the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing (REPL) encourages individuals to help keep the state’s cemeteries beautiful and safe by reporting maintenance issues.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and first lady Fran DeWine hosted a wreath-laying ceremony today to honor Ohio service members who sacrificed their lives while serving their country, protecting our freedom, and building a brighter future for others.

AAA projects 43.8 million travelers will head 50 miles or more from their homes over the Memorial Day holiday travel period. This year’s total number of travelers is a four-percent increase over last year and comes close to matching 2005’s record of 44 million Memorial Day travelers.

Jim and Leslie Groves fly their Honor and Remember flag every day to commemorate their son James Groves III, who was killed in combat in Afghanistan.

Ronald “Jake” Clark, a U.S. Army veteran of the Cold War era and the California Army National Guard during the post-9/11 era, was the guest speaker for the 2023 Memorial Day observance at the Highland County Veterans Memorial in Hillsboro on Monday, May 29.