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On March 29, American Legion Post 10 in downtown Kissimmee held a memorial ceremony to mark National Vietnam War Veterans Day.

On March 29, American Legion Post 10 in downtown Kissimmee held a memorial ceremony to mark National Vietnam War Veterans Day.

Post 10 honors National Vietnam War Veterans Day

News Staff
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
On March 29, American Legion Post 10 in downtown Kissimmee held a memorial ceremony to mark National Vietnam War Veterans Day. This day honors the men and women who sacrificed for our country and flag during the southeast Asian conflict that the U.S. was involved with in the 1960s and 1970s.
The seven-member VICTOR board held its first meeting last week, in order to provide support and assistance to veterans and their family members in the Osceola community. SUBMITTED PHOTO

The seven-member VICTOR board held its first meeting last week, in order to provide support and assistance to veterans and their family members in the Osceola community. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Sheriff’s Office VICTOR aim: provide Veterans service

Ken Jackson
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
It is a real honor to recognize service Veterans for their service. It is another thing to do something for them in a time of need. The Osceola County Sheriff ’s Office aims to do just that. The first meeting of VICTOR (Veterans Initiating Change through an Organized Response) was held last week.
Kissimmee Police is part of the State Attorney Office's Adult Citation program, with the hope it benefits both police and first-time offenders.

Kissimmee Police is part of the State Attorney Office's Adult Citation program, with the hope it benefits both police and first-time offenders.

KPD part of new first-offender citation program

Ken Jackson
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
The Kissimmee Police Department will join two other local agencies in participating in a program that could keep firsttime offenders of certain lowlevel crimes out of jail.
John Koones, who’s worked for the City of St. Cloud’s Information Technology, Fire and Police Departments for 40 years, was honored at the city’s annual Employee Service Awards program.

John Koones, who’s worked for the City of St. Cloud’s Information Technology, Fire and Police Departments for 40 years, was honored at the city’s annual Employee Service Awards program.

40-year employee highlights City of St. Cloud Service Awards

Ken Jackson
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Spending 40 years working for one company is to be commended. When that company is a city government, and you recall what St. Cloud looked like in 1982 because you worked there, that feat is to be … really commended!
FHP: Motorcyclist, 20, killed in Buenaventura Blvd. crash

FHP: Motorcyclist, 20, killed in Buenaventura Blvd. crash

FHP: Motorcyclist, 20, killed in Buenaventura Blvd. crash

News Staff
Thursday, March 31, 2022
A 20-year-old Orlando man was killed Wednesday night when a van exiting the shopping mall at Buenaventura Boulevard and Osceola Parkway turned into the path of his motorcycle, Florida Highway Patrol reports. At around 7:40 p.m.
Retiring county administrator Dave Tomek (third from right, was honored with a proclamation by county commissioners and staff at the March 21 meeting. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

Retiring county administrator Dave Tomek (third from right, was honored with a proclamation by county commissioners and staff at the March 21 meeting. PHOTO/KEN JACKSON

County’s ‘Fix-it guy’ Dave Tomek retiring

Ken Jackson
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
You’ve read very few county news articles about Dave Tomek, Osceola’s Community Development Administrator. In that role, he’d oversee vital departments like Building and Permitting, Code Enforcement, Community Resources, Customer Care, Development Review and Planning & Zoning.
Photos by Terry Lloyd

Photos by Terry Lloyd

St. Cloud Police Department honored at 2021 awards ceremony.

News Staff
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
Thirty-nine department members, including volunteers, communications dispatchers and school crossing guards received awards, ranging from sustained yearly performance awards to recognition for service to the community and acts of valor at the St. Cloud Police Department Awards Ceremony on March 11.
Nurse reenactor describes the medical practices of the day

Nurse reenactor describes the medical practices of the day

28th Annual Battle of Narcoossee Mill

Terry Lloyd
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
Cannons crashed, hooves thundered, and muskets boomed as Union “blue bellies” and Confederate “rebs” clashed last weekend at St. Cloud’s Ralph Chisholm Park.
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