Ana Maria Ruiz Perea of Winter Haven High became the first Polk County student elected as governor at the annual Girls State ...

The American Legion Auxiliary created the Girls State program ... while also competing in flag football and weightlifting and joining the school’s dance squad. She became an advanced ...

Monday, May 27, is Memorial Day. It is observed on the last Monday of May. While Veterans Day celebrates the service of all U.S. military veterans, Memorial Day honors those who died in service to ...

Nov. 12, 1896 The New Era Band will give a grand ball at Concordia Hall on Thanksgiving evening, music by the Ideal Orchestra. Tickets are 50 cents a couple. Plant to attend. Wm. H.

Donations of quilts, afghans, pictures, tools, small furniture, theme baskets/totes/boxes and more are welcome.

The Apple Valley American Legion Unit 1776 Auxiliary Valentine’s Day Omelette and Bake Sale fundraiser will be Feb. 9 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon. Omelette, toast, fruit cup, juice, ...

At their meeting on Jan. 10, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 360 honored the winners of the American Legion Auxiliary’s ...

Members of Niagara-on-the-Lake Legion Branch 124 can socialize in style thanks to the Ladies Auxiliary. On Monday afternoon, head “pie lady” Margaret McGilvray presented Legion president Al ...

The Michael Steiner Jessup American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 411 donated $500 for a family tragically suffering from a loss ...

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 123 will hold a roasted chicken dinner on Presidents’ Day, Feb. 17, from 4 to 7 p.m. at ...