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Local War News from 1917

The United States was involved in a World War in 1917…

Rededication of Lima DAR Historic Marker

This past Wednesday, 6 November, the Lima Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) rededicated a 70-year-old historic marker in Lima.

Veterans Buried at Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Chatt

There are a number of veteran and military-related holidays, events, and observances in November…

Tombstone Tuesday-Christian & Henriette (Kable) Merkle

This is the tombstone of Christian and Henriette (Kable) Merkle, located in row 18 of Evangelical Protestant Cemetery, Convoy, Ohio. The marker is inscribed:

Tombstone Tuesday-Wreaths across America

You have probably seen a photo like this, Arlington National Cemetery during the Christmas season, when beautiful wreaths with red velvet bows are placed at veterans’ tombstones. It is a beautiful and touching scene.