Becky Cecil (seated in center) was surprised when the students at Washington-Monroe School threw her a farewell party on Friday. Mrs. Cecil is retiring after a 31-year career at the school. More pictures in Top Stories.

Picture by Mike Fak (Click on picture for larger image.)

             

 

On Monday, May 31, Americans will observe Memorial Day.

This recently written letter from a U.S. Navy nurse reminds us what this day has been set aside to do: remember with honor our fallen and fighting soldiers:

A letter from Afghanistan: 'It was a great day today because nobody died'

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CLOSE UP:  May 28
Extension programs, Mount Pulaski Historical Society, cell phones for seniors, Caitlin Williams, Rachel Marlin, honor rolls for Zion, West Lincoln-Broadwell, Washington-Monroe, and thanks from Cub Scout Troop 111 all in Close Up

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