One Union County student’s patriotism and writing ability has led to a second place finish in a national essay contest.
Madilyn Gawyrch-Turner, an 8th grader from Jonesboro Grade School, won second place in the National Veterans of Foreign Wars Patriot’s Pen Essay Contest.
The contest was open to...
Illinois State Commander W. Dave Stout of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, VFW, Department of Illinois recently announced the kickoff of this year’s VFW’s Voice of Democracy Scholarship competition.
Local high school students have an opportunity to compete for thousands of dollars in scholarships and...