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Yahoo
09-03-2025
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U.S. Coast Guard, WWII Veteran celebrates 100th birthday in Manitowoc
MANITOWOC, Wis. (WFRV) – A local hero is celebrating a remarkable milestone. U.S. Coast Guard veteran Cliff Beupre served in the South Pacific during World War II turns 100 years old on Saturday. Family, friends, and fellow patriots gathered at Angelus Senior Living in Manitowoc to honor his life and service. Wisconsin bus driver given shoutout after running to check on driver who crashed into tree 'Today we are here to help Cliff celebrate his 100th birthday,' said Jenny Matte, co-founder of the Patriot Riders of America WI Chapter 2. 'He's a World War II veteran, served in the Coast Guard. We met Cliff two years ago and he's just a wonderful person.' Beupre has traveled across the world during his service and reflected on his journey. 'I've been all over the world. Through the Suez Canal, the Panama Canal, Salan—I've been just about all over the world. It's been a long trip for me,' he said. Despite witnessing decades of global change, Beupre remains steadfast in his appreciation for his home country. 'We have to remember we live in the best world right here in America. This is the best country in the world,' he said. His positivity and resilience continue to inspire those around him. 'He demonstrates somebody who's living life to the fullest,' Matte added. 'He's always in high spirits, he's always smiling, he's got great things to say.' 2025 United States Cheese Champion announced, nine cheeses in Wisconsin finish in top 20 Surrounded by well-wishers, Beupre expressed his gratitude for the celebration. 'It's amazing to see everybody here. It's really, really nice… this is it.' As Manitowoc honors one of its own, the community celebrates not just a century of life, but a legacy of service and sacrifice that will never be forgotten. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- General
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Green Bay Metro Fire Department reminding residents to check smoke alarms ahead of Daylight Savings
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – As people prepare to 'Spring' ahead on Sunday at 2 a.m. for Daylight Savings, the Green Bay Metro Fire Department is reminding residents to do more than just change the clocks. The Green Bay Metro Fire Department announced on Thursday that they're launching 'Operation Beep Beep,' an initiative to ensure that every resident has properly functioning smoke alarms. Jackson Elementary partakes in cereal box collection, domino challenge to support local food pantries The release says that it's a great time to check smoke alarms for fresh batteries and to test functionality. According to the Green Bay Metro Fire Department, the National Fire Protection Association says that about every three out of five fire-related deaths are in homes without properly functioning or quality smoke alarms. 2025 United States Cheese Champion announced, nine cheeses in Wisconsin finish in top 20 The fire department will provide and install smoke alarms at no cost to Green Bay, Allouez and Bellevue residents, courtesy of a $29,880 FEMA grant. Visit the Green Bay Metro Fire Department website or call the smoke alarm hotline at (920) 448-3303 to participate in 'Operation Beep Beep' for free installation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
