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The Moving Wall, a traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C., helps bring closure and healing to veterans
The Moving Wall is Coming to Chico

Apr 24, 2025 09:43AM ● By The Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 582 News Release

The Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 582 for Butte, Glenn and Tehama counties is bringing The Moving Wall to Chico from June 5 through June 9. The Moving Wall will be located at the Chico Elks Lodge, 1705 Manzanita Ave., and will be open to the public 24 hours a day.

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Welcome Home

Apr 16, 2025 09:19AM ● By Charles Borsos, 9th Reconnaissance Wing

Beale Airmen Return from Leading Expeditionary Operations

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Inviting All Vets to Gridley Museum’s Open House

Mar 28, 2025 09:02AM ● By Gridley Museum News Release

Greetings, Gridley’s Viet Nam era Veterans, you are invited to an Open House at the Gridley Museum, 601 Kentucky Street, in your honor.

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Officer Osmar Rodarte Killed During Major Drug Raid

Mar 27, 2025 04:04PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

The Marysville Police Department identified Officer Osmar Rodarte as the officer who was fatally shot the morning of March 26 during a multi-agency drug raid in Olivehurst. The raid was part of a sweeping operation targeting a transnational drug trafficking organization.

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Manzanita 4-H Helps Wreaths Across America

Nov 21, 2024 11:23AM ● By Connie Voss

Manzanita 4-H club is participating in the nationwide program to honor fallen veterans called “Wreaths Across America.”

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An Empty Table

Nov 14, 2024 09:18AM ● By Seti Long

Gridley Museum Honors Vets

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Veterans Honored with Musical Tribute and Quilts of Valor

Nov 14, 2024 09:06AM ● By Delaina Watson and Cindy Scott, photos by Chris Pedigo

Those attending the Veterans Day Musical Tribute enjoyed the Oroville Community Concert Band as they played several pieces: a somber tribute to the battle at Gettysburg, several marches and, of course, the rousing “Stars and Stripes Forever.”

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Annual Veterans Day Musical Tribute Announced

Nov 07, 2024 01:17PM ● By Gridley-Biggs Military Veterans Court of Honor Committee News Release

The Gridley-Biggs Military Veterans Court of Honor Committee, in association with the Gridley Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5731, American Legion Post 210, cordially invite you to join us to honor all our military veterans on Veterans Day at the Annual Veterans Day Musical Tribute.

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VFW Donates to Moose Lodge

Sep 12, 2024 02:55PM ● By Seti Long

Recently, members of the Gridley Veterans of Foreign Wars post 5731 presented the local Moose Lodge with a token of their appreciation.

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Stiles Named District Commander

Jul 18, 2024 09:48AM ● By American Legion South Butte Post 210 News Release

Owen Stiles, the commander of South Butte Post 210, American Legion, was elected as the Department of California American Legion Area 1, District 4 Commander

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Patriotism Not Cancelled

Jul 11, 2024 03:37PM ● By Seti Long

Despite the sweltering heat, smoky skies and fireworks show cancellations throughout the county, locals wouldn’t forfeit celebrating Independence Day

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California Capital Airshow Returns with Dazzling Night Show

Jul 09, 2024 01:48PM ● By California Capital Airshow News Release

The 18th annual California Capital Airshow, presented by Sacramento County in partnership with the City of Rancho Cordova, runs from 3:30 to 9:30 p.m. July 13 and 14 at Mather Airport in Sacramento

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Honoring Local Vietnam Vets

May 24, 2024 05:08PM ● By Seti Long, photos by Seti Long

The last few years, the windows of the Gridley Museum have been graced with a solemn, yet interesting display featuring local veterans

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Memorial Day Ceremony to Honor Fallen Heroes

May 24, 2024 03:59PM ● By Gridley-Biggs Military Veterans Court of Honor Committee News Release

Gridley-Biggs Military Veterans Court of Honor Committee Invites Area Residents to Annual Memorial Day Ceremony

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Honoring General Bud Anderson

May 23, 2024 11:15AM ● By Aerospace Museum of California News Release

On May 17, World War II Triple Ace Brigadier General Clarence E "Bud" Anderson Passed Away in His Home Peacefully

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Tacos and Tamales Festival Raises Funds for PTSD

May 21, 2024 09:54AM ● By Seti Long, photos by Seti Long

Heavy Rains Couldn't Stop Tacos and Tamales Festival

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Buy a Taco, Support PTSD Awareness

Apr 25, 2024 04:03PM ● By Seti Long

The non-profit hopes to raise enough funds to create a first class, month-long fishing retreat for veterans and first responders suffering from PTSD in the north state area

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Local Middle Schoolers Tour D.C.

Apr 11, 2024 04:16PM ● By Seti Long

22 Manzanita School and Biggs Middle School Students Take a 5-Day Trip to Washington, D.C.

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Maintaining International Partnerships

Mar 28, 2024 12:17PM ● By Senior Airman Alexis Pentzer 9th Reconnaissance Wing Public Affairs

7 SWS is Charged with Monitoring the North American Space Domain, Providing Strategic Missile Warning and Missile Defense

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VFW Recognizes Outstanding Locals

Feb 16, 2024 11:40AM ● By Seti Long, photos by Seti Long

Gridley's Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5731 Honors Julie Busch and Kathrine Hutchison

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Officer of the Year Awarded at American Legion Ceremony

Feb 08, 2024 09:06AM ● By Zandon Stinnett, photos by Zandon Stinnett

Post Commander Owen Stiles Brings Back the First Annual Award Ceremony Since Before Pre-Covid in Hopes of Reinvigorating the Community’s Sense of Trust

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Gridley's Taranto Moves Onward

Jan 24, 2024 03:58PM ● By Owen Stiles

American Legion Contestant to Move to Area Competition in Elk Grove

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Honorary Wreaths and Emerald Stars

Jan 24, 2024 03:29PM ● By Joe Schohr

Manzanita 4-H Members Honor Veterans at the 2023 Wreaths Across America Event

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Call for Chuck Yeager Commemorative Stamp

Dec 19, 2023 04:49PM ● By Office of Rep. Doug LaMalfa News Release

Rep. Doug LaMalfa Recommends Honor for Yeager

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Toys for Tots is Back!

Nov 21, 2023 02:37PM ● By Seti Long, photo by Seti Long

CAL FIRE Assisting in Donation of New Toys for Boys and Girls

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Monday Quilters Honor Area Veterans

Nov 21, 2023 02:24PM ● By Delaina Watson and Cindy Scott

Gridley Group Presents Quilts of Valor to Veterans

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Time to Collect: Operation Christmas Child

Nov 09, 2023 09:57AM ● By Seti Long

Gridley’s OCC Collection Begins Nov. 13

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Gridley-Biggs Military Veterans Court of Honor Committee Presents Musical Tribute

Nov 09, 2023 09:49AM ● By Gridley-Biggs Military Veterans Court of Honor Committee

Concert Features Selections Performed by the Oroville Community Band

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Veterans Day Ceremony Planned at Gridley-Biggs Cemetery

Nov 09, 2023 09:47AM ● By Seti Long

Community Events and Dates this Holiday

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Hall Work Halted for Winter

Nov 09, 2023 09:44AM ● By Seti Long

$2.5 Million from PG&E Settlement Will Help fund Renovations.

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An Honor for Private Becker

Oct 06, 2023 05:28PM ● By Seti Long

Sons of Union Veterans Dedicate Grave of Civil War Veteran

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Not Trailing Behind

Aug 31, 2023 12:00AM ● By By Seti Long

VFW's new travel trailer debuts at Butte County Fair

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A Change in Command

Aug 10, 2023 12:00AM ● By By Seti Long

VFW Post 5731 handed over gavel to new Commander

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Blue Star Museums Offer Free Admission to Military Personnel and Their Families

Jun 08, 2023 12:00AM ● By T-Rock Communications News Release

Active-duty military personnel receive free admissions through September 4

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Military Veterans Court of Honor Invites You to Memorial Day Ceremony

May 26, 2023 12:00AM ● By Gridley-Biggs Cemetery District News Release

featured speaker is Lieutenant Colonel Michael McCarthy, USAR

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