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In her 2026 Freedom Address at the Freedom Fountain rededication, Brig. Gen. Mara M. Hennigan described Jacksonville as a military "hometown" that "adopts" service members and praised local civic support for military families.

At the rededication event and film screening, veterans and attendees debated whether torn-up branch lines can be rebuilt and whether commuter rail has a realistic future in Vermont; speakers cited historical mileage declines and the Champlain Flyer experiment as context.

Residents and railroad veterans gathered to rededicate about 200 feet of original rail in front of the Hardwick Historical Society depot after a VTrans historian located a decades‑old permission letter allowing the tracks to remain; contractors and volunteers described the complex restoration work and a documentary screening followed.

Veterans and active-duty military will be honored for their service around Lancaster County in the days surrounding Wednesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Here are some of the ways county stores and organizations are honoring veterans. Ceremonies — Cocalico High School, 800 S. Fourth St., Denver (auditorium entrance), will host a special veterans tribute and garden rededication at 6:15 p.m. Thursday, rain or shine. Event will feature candlelight performances, laying of a wreath, and concert by the Cocalico band and chorus. — The Marietta Community House, 264 W. Market St., will host a special event to honor all veterans at 2 p.m. Sunday. Local Boy Scout Troop No. 53 Honor Guard will present the colors. Guest speakers are state Rep. Tom Jones and local historian James Landis. Following the ceremony, there will be a dedication of additional bricks to the Community House’s Buy-A-Brick program. — A Veterans Day service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Conestoga United Methodist Church, 71 Sandhill Road, Conestoga. Local veterans from the area will be guest speakers; also, there will be musical performances and presentations. A special offering will be held to benefit Building Bridges Foundation and the Wounded Warrior Project. A social gathering will be held in the fellowship hall following the service. — The New Holland Band will present its third annual Veterans Day Concert at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, in the chapel at Garden Spot Village, 433 S. Kinzers Ave., Earl Township. Tickets can be purchased online. Veterans are eligible for free tickets by entering promo code THANKS at checkout. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit newhollandband.org. — State. Rep. Izzy Smith-Wade-El will host the second “Celebrating Black Veterans: Bound by Courage, Lifted by Legacy: Honoring Our Black Veterans Who Paved the Way” from 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, at Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Lancaster, 450 E. Strawberry St. Program to include keynote speaker the Rev. Stephanie Atkins and local historian Leroy Hopkins, roll call of names buried in cemetery, taps played as the colors are lowered, followed by lunch. For more information or to register, call 717-283-4218. Free meals — A free Veterans Day dinner and concert will be held at 6 p.m. Friday at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 800 Fifth St. Dinner will be provided in the church social hall. Following dinner, Redeemer’s annual Shiloh House Concert Series begins at 7 p.m. in the church sanctuary. For more information or to reserve dinner seats, call the church office, 717-394-0651. — The Columbia 11-11-11 Club’s annual Veterans Day ceremony and lunch will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, at the VFW Columbia, 401 Manor St., Columbia. Guest speaker is Stu Huggens, local country artist and Vietnam veteran. (There is a $20 cost for the sit-down meal of turkey and filling.) Other events, activities — The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, 300 Gap Road, Strasburg, to host its annual Trains & Troops event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Event will feature reenactors, railroad displays and memorabilia, performances and a Civil War fashion show. Cost is $10 for adults (12-64), $9 for seniors (65 and up), $8 for children (3-11) and free for children (0-2). Info: rrmuseumpa.org. Discounts — Applebee’s: Veterans dining in at Applebee’s receive one free entree from a special menu (classic bacon cheeseburger, 6-ounce top sirloin, chicken tenders, double crunch shrimp, fiesta lime chicken, oriental chicken salad or three‑cheese chicken penne). — BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse: Current and former military members with a valid military ID can dine in and enjoy a free Chocolate Chunk Pizookie with no minimum purchase. In addition, veterans will receive a bounce back coupon for a free appetizer to redeem between Nov. 12 and Dec. 31. — Bob Evans: Veterans and active-duty military get a free meal from a select menu on Nov. 11. Dine-in only. — Bonefish Grill: Veterans, active-duty service members and their families get a complimentary order of Bang Bang Shrimp and a nonalcoholic beverage at any Bonefish Grill location on Nov. 11 with valid ID. — Buffalo Wild Wings: On Nov. 11, veterans and active-duty service members get 10 free boneless wings and fries with valid ID. Available for dine-in or, if ordering from a Buffalo Wild Wings GO location, available for walk-in/orders placed at the counter only. Nonprofit local news isn't free! It takes reporters, editors, and resources to do this work right. Your donation keeps that work alive. MAKE YOUR DONATION TODAY — Carrabba’s: From Nov. 8-10, order an entree when you dine-in and take home another entree of equal or lesser value for free. On Nov. 11, order a complimentary dine-in appetizer or dessert paired with a free nonalcoholic beverage. Veterans and active-duty military are asked to show a service ID. — Charleys Cheesesteaks: Active-duty military members and veterans get a free regular-sized gourmet fry on Nov. 11. Military ID or proof of service required. No purchase necessary. — Chili’s: All veterans and active-duty military members get a free meal on Nov. 11 at participating locations. Available in-restaurant only for select items. — Chipotle: On Nov. 11, active-duty U.S. service members and veterans get free chips and their choice of guac, queso blanco or salsa with a $5 purchase. Guests can choose between Chipotle’s classic chips or new chili lime chips. The offer is available all day Nov. 11 at participating locations. Show valid proof of military or veteran status at checkout. — Denny’s: On Nov. 11, veterans and active-duty military personnel get a free Original Grand Slam breakfast from 5 a.m. until noon. Available with a valid military ID. — Dunkin’: On Nov. 11, Dunkin’ is offering active and retired military a free doughnut. This offer is available in-store only and limited to one per guest while supplies last. Not available for orders placed using the On-the-Go Mobile Ordering through the Dunkin’ Mobile App. — Firehouse Subs: On Nov. 11, active-duty military personnel and veterans can purchase any size sub and receive a second sub for free with valid military ID. — Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers: Veterans and active-duty military will receive a free Freddy’s combo meal card. No purchase is necessary to receive this special offer. Cards may be redeemed through Nov. 25. — Golden Corral: Golden Corral is hosting its Military Appreciation Night from 4 p.m. to close Nov. 11. This includes a free “thank you” meal when dining in. — IHOP: Veterans and active-duty military get a free Red, White, and Blueberry Pancake Combo on Nov. 11. Dine-in only, at participating restaurants nationwide. Military ID or proof of service required. — Mission BBQ: Veterans get a free sandwich on Nov. 11. — Olive Garden: On Nov. 11, Olive Garden will offer each veteran and current member of the military who dines in a free entree from a special menu. Show proof of military service. — Outback Steakhouse: Outback is offering a free Bloomin’ Onion and beverage for active-duty military personnel and veterans on Nov. 10 and 11. Enjoy your Veterans Day offer and receive a free Hero’s Meal for a future visit through Dine Rewards. — Red Lobster: Red Lobster is offering free Veteran’s Shrimp & Chips on Nov. 11. Show a valid military ID, WeSalute+ ID Card, or proof of service to redeem this dine-in only offer. — Red Robin: Veterans and active-duty military members get a complimentary Red’s Big Tavern Burger with Bottomless Steak Fries on Nov. 11 for dine-in at participating Red Robin restaurants. Show a valid military ID or proof of service. — Sheetz: On Nov. 11, Sheetz invites all veterans and active-duty military personnel to enjoy a free half turkey sub and a regular size fountain drink at any of Sheetz’s 800-plus store locations. The offer includes extras and add-ons to the sub. Sheetz will also provide a free car wash to veterans and active-duty military. Military ID or proof of service must be presented to qualify. — Sonic: On Nov. 11, guests can sip on half-priced shakes in any size and flavor, including both Classic and Master Shakes. — Starbucks: Starbucks is honoring those who have served with a free tall (12-ounce) hot or cold brewed coffee for veterans, military service members and military spouses at participating U.S. stores and licensed locations on Nov. 11. — Texas Roadhouse: Texas Roadhouse will distribute free meal vouchers to veterans and active-duty U.S. military members on Nov. 11. Vouchers will be available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Guests must provide proof of service, such as a military or VA card or discharge papers. The vouchers can be redeemed through May 31, 2027, for a choice of 10 entrees, along with two made-from-scratch sides and a Coca-Cola product, sweet tea, iced tea, or coffee.

The Maryland Division Color Guard and Honor Guard stand near the Benjamin Welch Owens Monument after its rededication at Confederate Memorial Park in St. Mary’s County. Baltimore rejected the park’s offer to publicly display the city’s four Confederate monuments. The Owens statue, honoring a Confederate soldier from Anne Arundel County, previously stood at Mt. Calvary Anglican Church in Lothian, where it was vandalized during the 2020 George Floyd protests. (Kim Hairston/Baltimore Sun) This week we have this article from Baltimore, Maryland. "Baltimore has rejected an offer to put its four Confederate monuments on public view in Southern Maryland, according to emails obtained by The Baltimore Sun.

The Louisa Swain Foundation rededicated the newly renovated courtyard of the Wyoming Women’s History House Friday in downtown Laramie, honoring three of the

A special ceremony has been held to mark the rededication of benches and plaques commemorating the life of one of Scotland’s nurse leaders.

Florida Southern College recently celebrated the dedication of the Ben and Missy Albritton Citrus Complex and the Miller Planetarium, marking important advancements in education and historic preservation.

Red Earth Blue Sky. View from the bottom of the cave we visited during Muladhara Day.

The public is invited to the free Idaho Liberty Bell rededication ceremony at noon on Nov. 23 at the Idaho State Capitol in Boise.

The Public Library of Enid and Garfield County will host a rededication ceremony for the World War I Doughboy statue at noon Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026.

The Edward J. Smith VFW Post 3428 held the ceremony to honor a major milestone.

The Trumbull County Historical Society and Bristolville Township Historical Society held a rededication ceremony on Saturday morning for the restoration of one of the nation’s oldest Civil Wa…

The public is invited to the free Idaho Liberty Bell rededication ceremony at noon on Nov. 23 at the Idaho State Capitol in Boise.