Watseka Post Office renamed to honor hometown hero
The Watseka Post Office has been renamed to honor a local fallen hero.
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The Watseka Post Office has been renamed to honor a local fallen hero.
Officials held a ceremony for the renaming of Maroa's post office after fallen Illinois Army National Guard Spc. Jeremy Ridlen, who was killed in action in Iraq in 2004.
Bernice Joseph Advocate of the Year The 2020 Bernice Joseph Education Advocate of the Year Award recipient is Michele Stalder, dean of the UAF Community & Technical College. Stalder is closing in on 40 years with the university. The recognition that not everyone has equal access to education spurred Micheleâs commitment to institutions that could change that situation for everyday Alaskans. Her focus on building the universityâs workforce development capacity has resulted in strong industry partnerships as well as support for studentsâ educational goals and industry needs, ...