A generous donation has provided a nice update to the home away from home for cancer patients from all over the world. Jean Nobus is in New York City a month and a half for treatment after her breast cancer returned for a third time. More.
Cancer survivor donates his 9/11 fund award to renovate entire floor for patients at Hope Lodge
After Mass Shooting, Harward Center Hosts Gun Violence Prevention Teach-In
The Harward Center hosted the Lewiston Teach-In to Prevent Gun Violence in Pettengill Hall on Tuesday, Dec. 5, attracting several speakers and an audience of students, faculty and Lewiston community members. More.
Funding for 9/11 health care included in FY24 National Defense Authorization Act
Among the items that were included in the final version of the fiscal year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) last week was $676 million in funding for the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP), providing millions in coverage support for responders to the 9/11 aftermath. More.
Mourners gather at 9/11 Memorial Dedication
An intimate gathering of current and former first responders, public officials and civilians were in attendance at the Dec. 8 9/11 Memorial Dedication ceremony at Memorial Waterfront Park in Mount Pleasant to ensure that those who perished in the attacks 22 years ago are never forgotten. More.
MPTC holds ceremony to celebrate 30 Runs to Remember, honor veterans
Moraine Park Technical College celebrated the West Bend Campus Dean Peter Rettler’s 30-year running streak and how he is using it to raise funds for the Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial in Kewaskum and honored veterans both at their campus and in the West Bend community during a ceremony at the West Bend Campus on Friday. More.
Mt. Pleasant unveils 9/11 Memorial to honor victims and first responders
A new monument honoring the victims of the September 11 terrorist attacks is now open right here in the Lowcountry. It was an emotional morning at Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park as the town unveiled the new 9/11 memorial, and it will serve as a reminder of those who made the ultimate sacrifice that day and every day. More.
Feds fix loophole preventing soldiers from getting 9/11 healthcare
The federal government is fixing a mistake that excluded members of the U.S. armed services who worked at Sept. 11 crash sites and came down with a 9/11 illness from getting pivotal health coverage, the Daily News has learned. More.
Signature on beam brings back 9/11 memories
Mike Brown and his wife visited the National September 11 Memorial & Museum in New York City on Sept. 27. Brown, who is now the Casey County Coroner, has been involved in public service since the age of 18. He has served on EMS and with volunteer fire departments. More.