German World War II veteran speaks at Roane State today
A German veteran of World War II will speak today at Roane State Community College’s Oak Ridge campus and at the main campus in Harriman. Gerhard Hennes will speak in the City Room at the Oak Ridge...
View ArticleA Hero’s Welcome: Community thanks soldier returning from Afghanistan
It might have been the first organized welcome-home ceremony for a veteran returning home from overseas in more than two decades. Organizers hope it won’t be the last. An impromptu, grassroots ceremony...
View ArticleSitel has charity concert for injured vets Saturday, announces 100 new jobs
Sitel is having a fundraising concert to benefit Wounded Warriors and veteran charities this evening (Saturday evening) and offer 100 new full-time jobs in Oak Ridge. The free event starts at 5 p.m.,...
View ArticleWounded veteran finds new way to serve by training for career in 3D printing
New training program prepares veterans, others to enter advanced manufacturing workforce While 26-year-old wounded veteran Joseph Grabianowski has inspired Americans with his harrowing war story,...
View ArticlePhotos: Welcome home for Afghanistan vet
The Oak Ridge community and the Oak Ridge Fire Department welcomed Sgt. Charles Dozema upon his return from a nine-month tour in Afghanistan at the intersection of the Oak Ridge Turnpike on Saturday...
View Article‘Sergeant York: The Play’ to benefit hurricane relief in Puerto Rico
The touring play, “Sergeant York: The Play,” will be presented in Oak Ridge on Friday and Saturday, and proceeds will benefit hurricane relief in Puerto Rico. The play will be presented at 7:30 p.m....
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