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Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Tickets available for annual memorial fund BBQ
(WKBN) — Tickets are still available for the annual Strimbu Memorial Fund Barbeque. Crews were working to set up tents outside Yankee Lake Ballroom for Wednesday's Texas-style BBQ. Organizers expect about 900 people to attend. It's the 36th year for the event, which typically raises at least $175,000 for the Memorial Fund. The fund has given about $5 million back to the community in 'hand-ups' since its inception. 'We're really into educational things,' said Bill Strimbus, with the Fund. 'We give a lot of scholarships away and we've gotten into a lot of vocational training in the last few years. We also build wheelchair ramps for the elderly. We give to a lot of agencies that help people.' Tickets for the event are $175 each and can be purchased at the Nick Strimbu trucking company in Brookfield. 'Our Community Foundation exists so that we can connect donors with the impact they want to have in the community,' said Kyle English. 'This is one arm of it, the Strimbu Memorial Fund, and the annual BBQ, but what they turn around and do with the money is where the real impact happens.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Miracle: The pup who defied all odds
HONOLULU (KHON2) — For Wags 'n Whiskers Wednesday, KHON2 features Miracle, a pup patiently waiting for a permanent, loving home. Double trouble: Two pups seeking fur-ever homes Five-year-old Hound mix, Miracle, has been in and out of the Hawaiian Humane Society since November 2024. According to the HHS, she arrived emaciated and in rough shape, but with lots of love and care, Miracle was able to defy all odds and came back stronger than ever. Officials said those who meet her would have no idea of the hardships she's overcome because of her sweet and affectionate personality.'Her happy taps and rapid tail wags are sure to brighten your day. This special girl is the true embodiment of resilience,' HHS said. The lucky ʻohana who brings Miracle home will not only see her gentle demeanor and curious spirit, but experience warmth, joy and unconditional love. She is a recipient of the shelter's Reid Krucky Memorial Fund, which means her adoption fee is waived and she will go home with special goodies to help settle in. Check out more news from around Hawaii Anyone interested in adopting Miracle can visit her at the Hawaiian Humane Society's Kosasa Family Campus at Hoʻopili daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-04-2025
- Yahoo
Colorado fallen officers added to national memorial in Washington, D.C.
DENVER (KDVR) — A group of fallen officers from Colorado is part of 345 officers that have died in the line of duty from around the country, to be added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund announced in a press release on Friday. Rockies game at Coors Field postponed due to snowy weather The names of the officers will be engraved on the walls of the memorial in Washington, D.C., until the end of April. Then, on May 13, the 37th Annual Candlelight Vigil will be held at the National Mall between 4th and 7th Street at 8 p.m. 'As we gather once more to honor our fallen officers, we're reminded not only of the lives they gave, but of the unwavering devotion that led them to serve,' said William Alexander, CEO of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, in a press release. 'Their courage and selflessness continue to guide us—they embody the very spirit of law enforcement. This solemn moment is a time to grieve, to remember, and to ensure that we carry their legacy forward with gratitude and purpose.' The 2025 Roll Call of the Heroes will feature the names of official Line-of-Duty Fallen Heroes, which includes 148 federal, state, tribal and local law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty in 2024. Other officers from previous years, whose cases were approved by the Memorial Fund's research department, will also be inscribed. The Memorial Fund said that there was a 25% increase in officer deaths in 2024 than the previous year. However, of the total 345 names being added, 197 are from previous years after the research staff confirmed the circumstances of their deaths and that they had a record in law enforcement services. Each year, an estimated 30,000 people will attend the vigil, with family, friends and community members gathering to honor the lives of the fallen officers. After the addition of the fallen officers in 2024's memorial, a total of 24,412 officers' names will be engraved at the memorial site. Lawsuits filed over student visa revocations in Colorado The officers from Colorado include: Stuart E. Holt, Boulder County Sheriff's Office — End of watch: 6/2/2014 Lucien Morgan, Chaffee County Sheriff's Office — End of watch: 5/12/1881 Christine Guerin-Sandoval, Colorado Department of Corrections — End of watch: 9/28/2023 Dale Coski, Denver Police Department — End of watch: 9/26/2024 Evan A. Dunn, Golden Police Department — End of watch: 11/6/2024 George L. Smith, Rico — End of watch: 6/3/1882 A complete list of names of the group to be enshrined in 2024 and more information can be found on the Memorial Fund website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Community readies for St. Patrick's Parade at annual opening ceremony in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Thousands of people are preparing for the St. Patrick's parade in Holyoke this weekend. Dozens of people gathered at Nathan Bill's Thursday night for their annual opening ceremony, eager to celebrate this weekend. Two checks were presented to local organizations, all thanks to the Thomas J. Sullivan Memorial Fund. Checks were able to be presented to Pope Francis High School and the Chicopee Marine Ball Committee. The Memorial Fund continues to honor the life and legacy of the owner's brother who dedicated his life to service as a marine. 'He was a heroic person he had a high moral code and he was all about doing the right thing,' says Joe Sullivan, Owner of Nathan Bill's Bar and Restaurant. Sullivan says that because of the Memorial Fund, students can have the opportunity to receive a private school November, The Pope Francis Scholarship Fund has raised more than $750,000. Nathan Bill's also plans to host the ultimate after-party following the parade with delicious Irish food and live Irish music. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Looking for an adventure buddy? Ahi is your dog
HONOLULU (KHON2) — A Hawaiian Humane Society staff-favorite is this week's Wags 'N Whiskers featured pet. Looking for an affectionate pup? Visit Cleo at the Hawaiian Humane Society Ahi is a sweet and curious one-year-old, 53-pound shepherd/terrier mix who has been waiting for a loving home since December. If you want a friend who is always up for anything, Ahi is the one for you. Hawaiian Humane officials said he is all about fun and adventure, from playing fetch to exploring new places around the Ahi isn't showcasing his heart full of playful energy and affection, he can be seen snuggling up with his humans. The key to Ahi's heart: treats! Officials said treats help Ahi become a quick learner and motivate him to learn new tricks and skills. Take Ahi home without the fees! As a Reid Krucky Memorial Fund recipient, Ahi's adoption fees will be waived and he will also come with goodies to settle in. Check out more news from around Hawaii Meet Ahi at the Hawaiian Humane Society Kosasa Family Campus at Hoʻopili from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
