american legion

Local communities are planning abridged ceremonies for Memorial Day this year, with few offering a full, traditional slate of events due to the contin...

Memorial Day in Allegany County will be marked by two celebrations leading up to the day and several more reverent memorials across the county. Due to...

PORTVILLE — A few months after graduation, a young Portville woman left her home to serve her country — and didn’t return. On Saturday, her community ...

WELLSVILLE — With a light rain falling, the American Legion Post 702 honored service men and women on Veteran’s Day in Veteran’s Memorial Park. Despit...

OLEAN — As George Schreiber Jr. sat at his nursing home window Friday, he became emotional as his children and their spouses sang “Happy Birthday” and...

OLEAN — Pandemic nor time could stop the Olean community from remembering those killed in the 9/11 terror attacks. Around a dozen residents and city o...

HINSDALE — A potentially catastrophic fire at the Hinsdale American Legion Friday morning was nipped in the bud when roofers used a fire extinguisher ...

ALBANY (TNS) — New York’s top public health official announced Friday there will be no overnight summer camps in the state this year because of the co...

SHINGLEHOUSE, Pa. — Oswayo Valley Middle/High School held its 113th commencement ceremony Friday, during which time 23 seniors received diplomas. The ...

PORTVILLE — The Sons of the American Legion will host a chicken barbecue 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at the Portville American Legion, 24 S. Main St. ...

BRADFORD, Pa. — In an effort to ensure area veterans receive the services and support they need, Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) is hosting a veter...

OLEAN — The American Legion in Olean hosted its annual Christmas party on Sunday, with Santa and Mrs. Claus delivering presents. Betsy Priester, organ...

The Vietnam War ended in 1975. One decade later, Wes Wertz was born. Spoken word is how the vast majority of people on our planet express their wants ...

OLEAN — The Olean American Legion is joining it’s counterparts this year in celebrating not only the creation of the national American Legion, but its...

A 42-year member of the American Legion from Limestone was honored this month for his life of service — to his country, to his community and to his Le...

WELLSVILLE— The Wellsville community gathered to honor its veterans at their Memorial Day parade Monday. Sunny skies and 65 degree early afternoon tem...

OLEAN — Legionnaires nationwide are marking the 100th anniversary of their organization this year. But in Olean, that anniversary comes a bit closer t...

PORTVILLE — Like many from the class of 2018, Brandon Morrow is off to college now. But he carries something with him he learned in his hometown: the ...