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Yahoo
16-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Air Force Viper team launching from Peoria for air show this week
PERU, Ill. (WMBD) — An annual tradition of honoring veterans takes to the sky this week. The 10th annual TBM Avenger Gathering and Salute to Veterans event in Peru will be held at the Illinois Valley Regional Airport. This includes air shows and displays of planes from different wartime eras. The Viper Demo F-16 jets arrived in Peoria on Thursday in preparation for the air show. They will be launching from the 182nd Airlift Wing remotely. Staff Sergeant Grayson Reams is the Electrical & Environmental Systems Specialist for the F-16 Viper Demonstration Team. 'The air show is a very unique skill set,' Reams said, 'because instead of flying an airplane at maybe 10,000 feet in air combat maneuvering, we're trying to showcase that air combat maneuvering at the surface for the crowd to see.' The possible path for Archbishop Fulton Sheen to become a Saint Reams talked about why he does this job, and the inspiration he hopes to spark for future pilots. 'Ever since I was a little boy, I always imagined the dream of becoming a fighter pilot. I don't remember wanting to do anything else,' he said. 'I know that every show that we go to, there's a young person there who would like to do that. So if I can inspire them to want to serve their country in this way, then that accomplishes the mission.' The Viper team will be launching remotely from the 182nd Airlift Wing in Peoria. To read all about the events, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Carthage Chamber of Commerce to host annual expo
CARTHAGE, Mo. — The Carthage Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Carthage Chamber Biz Expo from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, March 29, at Memorial Hall, 407 S. Garrison Ave. Admission is free. Chamber President Julie Reams said the event will feature 'a full day of networking, prizes and opportunities to connect with local businesses.' 'This is one of our favorite events to bring to the community,' Reams said in a written release. 'We have an incredible variety of local businesses featured, offering something for everyone to enjoy. With this year's board game theme, attendees will have the chance to participate in fun games throughout the event and win exciting prizes from our vendors.' Reams said a variety of businesses, including home improvement, banking and health care, will be on display at the expo. 'Dozens of local businesses will be on site, ready to showcase their services and products,' the chamber said in a statement. 'Whether you're looking to shop local, explore new services or simply enjoy the lively atmosphere, the Biz Expo has something for you.' Reams said one of the evening's highlights will be a scavenger hunt sponsored by American Media. Attendees can collect stamps at participating booths for a chance to win prizes. Booth spaces are sold out for the event. More details about the Carthage Chamber of Commerce and other upcoming events can be found at
